Description
This high-protein zucchini omelet is quick, healthy, and perfect for busy mornings. Packed with veggies and over 30g of protein, it’s ideal for a balanced breakfast.
Ingredients
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
1 cup zucchini (cut into matchsticks)
1 large egg
3/4 cup egg whites
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Fresh black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
1. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-low heat.
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden, 2–3 minutes.
3. Add zucchini, season with salt and pepper, and cook 3–4 minutes more.
4. In a bowl, whisk egg, egg whites, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, making sure it covers the vegetables evenly.
6. Cover and cook on low until the eggs are set, about 5 minutes.
7. Flip onto a plate and serve with optional hot sauce.
Notes
You can omit the cheese for a dairy-free version.
Use vegetarian Parmesan if avoiding animal rennet.
Add bell peppers or mushrooms for more variety.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelet
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 844.5mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10.5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 194.5mg
Keywords: zucchini omelet, healthy omelet, high protein breakfast