Zucchini and Cheese Omelet
A few years ago, I got pretty hooked on a high-protein diet. Wow, Did the pounds peel off! I dropped close to 40 pounds in three months by making wiser food choices and revving up my exercise program. As all accomplishments, I had so much background support. A friend to go to the gym with, a husband who enticed with sexy little purchases for me from Victoria’s Secret, Billy Banks shouting for one more abdominal crunch, and a cook named Gregoria.
Gregoria was one of my cooks at the hospital I worked at. She has seen me pack weight from one year to the next year ending at 180 pounds at my heaviest. Fat people are happy. Sure I was. On most days, that is. But not when I am panting trying to zip the pants I just have to have at Macy’s. Not when the soles of my feet are crying with carrying too much of me. And certainly not when my husband’s eyeballs furtively dart to the corner to take a peek at a passing trim gal. No cause for divorce, just a mean fact of life. When I made the conscious decision to take control, Gregoria was way too happy to help. Every morning, I’ll have a waiting breakfast of omelet, warm tortilla and salsa at my desk!
Makes 1 serving
3 egg whites
2 tbps fresh zucchini, sliced to matchsticks
1 tbsp mozzarella cheese
1 tsp onions, finely chopped
Vegetable oil
Aerosol oil spray
Saute onions in pan with a little vegetable oil until translucent.
Add zucchini strips. Do not overcook. Remove from pan.
Whisk egg whites.
Spray pan with aerosol oil spray. Pour egg to pan. Wait until the sides set a little bit.
Add zucchini and onions onto eggs. Sprinkle cheese.
Flip egg to form omelet.Top with tomato salsa or hot sauce for extra kick.
Serve with a warm corn tortilla on the side.
Tips:
1) Make sure skillet is hot so you’ll require less oil to keep eggs from sticking.
2) I love the zucchini recipe, but sliced fresh mushrooms, diced bell peppers, and shredded carrots are also amazing variations.
3) You can use another type of cheese-cheddar, monterey etc. I prefer the mozzarella as I find it less salty and it melts faster. I also enjoy the gooey texture when the omelet is warm.
4) Note that portions of ingredients are small. You are cooking for one. I think that’s the best key for weight management. No deprivation, just moderation.
