Spanish Omelette
Ingredients
- 5 small potatoes, peeled and sliced
- vegetable cooking spray
- ½ medium onion, minced
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 1½ cups green/red peppers, sliced thin
- 5 medium mushrooms, sliced
- 3 whole eggs, beaten
- 5 egg whites, beaten
- 1 cup spinach
- pepper and salt
- ½ cup low fat mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon reduced-fat parmesan cheese
Preparation
- preheat oven to 180°c.
- cook potatoes in boiling water until tender. in a nonstick pan, add vegetable spray and warm at medium heat.
- add onion and sauté until brown. add vegetables and sauté until tender but not brown. add onion and sauté until brown. add vegetables and sauté until tender but not brown.
- in a medium mixing bowl, slightly beat eggs and egg whites, pepper, salt, spinach and low-fat mozzarella cheese. stir egg-cheese mixture into the cooked vegetables.
- in a pie pan or ovenproof skillet, add vegetable spray and transfer potatoes and egg mixture to pan.
- sprinkle with low-fat parmesan cheese and bake until firm and brown on top, about 20–30 minutes.
- remove omelette from oven, cool for 10 minutes, and cut into five pieces.
Nutrition Profile
GI: 50 (Medium)* Estimated per serving. Values may vary based on exact brands used.
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