Fresh Herb Omelet

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Fresh Herb Omelet

This one-dish meal is loaded with fresh herb flavor.

Number of Servings: 6
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
Ingredients
Name Measure Weight
olive oil 1 tbsp ---
diced red pepper 1 cup ---
mushrooms, fresh sliced 1 cup ---
scallions, sliced 1 cup ---
garlic clove, minced 2 ---
whole-wheat bread, crusts removed (3 oz. total) 4 slices ---
low-fat cottage cheese 1 cup ---
eggs 4 ---
egg whites 8 ---
evaporated (fat-free) skim milk 3/4 cup ---
minced fresh basil 1 tbsp ---
minced fresh rosemary 1 tbsp ---
minced fresh chives 2 tsp ---
minced fresh parsley 1 tbsp ---
fresh ground pepper and salt to taste pinch ---
Preparation Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Saute the pepper, mushrooms, and scallions for 6 minutes. Add the garlic and saute for 3 more minutes.
2. Place the bread slices in a large casserole dish. Combine the remaining ingredients and pour the egg mixture on top of the bread. Add the cooked vegetables. Bake for about 25-40 minutes until the omelet is slightly puffed and set.
Exchanges Per Serving


1 Starch
1 Vegetable
2 Lean Meat

Nutrition Information


Amount per serving
Calories 222
Calories from Fat 62
Total Fat 7 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 144 mg
Sodium 483 mg
Total Carbohydrate 18 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Sugars 8 g
Protein 22 g