Using egg-whites lends way for a little Brie! Stuffed with fresh baby spinach sautéed in heart-healthy olive oil, this is a fresh & fit start to your morning!
Start your day off right with protein packed egg-whites & fresh baby spinach – with a little treat of creamy brie. Yessss!!!
I’m not a huge “breakfast” person. I mean, I LIKE breakfast foods – don’t get me wrong, but I workout in the morning and prefer something fast and light. This omelette isn’t as fast to make as an overnight-chia seed bowl, but it’s so delicious and fast enough to warrant a little extra time every once in a while!
Here’s why you’ll love it:
+ Egg whites contain about 12g of protein in a 1/2c serving (about 4 large eggs). Protein is key in maximizing the benefits of your workouts!
+ Fresh Spinach is a Superfood, containing more nutrients than virtually any other vegetable. Important for skin, hair & bone health.
+ Extra Virgin Olive Oil is loaded with antioxidants & contains inflammation fighting nutrients.
Spinach & Brie Egg-White Omelette
Ingredients
- ½ tbsp olive oil & cooking spray
- 2 tbsp yellow onion, chopped
- 1-1.5 cups fresh baby spinach leaves (spinach will cook down a LOT!)
- ½ cup egg whites
- 1 oz brie cheese (substitute low-fat feta if preferred)
Instructions
Spinach Mixture
- Heat the olive oil in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion. Season with salt & pepper. Sauté until tender (about 2-3 min).
- Add in the spinach, season with salt & pepper. Sautee until the spinach begins to wilt.
- Add 1TB of water – turn heat down to low & cover for about 1 minute. This allows the spinach to wilt down quicker. I’m not patient.
- Remove to a plate, while you make the omelette.
Omelette
- Over medium heat, add the egg whites to the non-stick pan (a little cooking spray may be needed). As eggs cook, gently push sides towards center of pan, tipping the pan to allow excess liquid to flow underneath.
- Once the top of the omelet is just a little liquid-y, flip it. Remove from heat and add your fillings: Brie + spinach mixture. The remaining heat will melt the brie & warm the fillings.
- Serve with fresh honeydew melon, cantaloupe or your favorite citrus fruit!
