Weight Watchers Vegetarian Omelet Recipe
Weight Watchers Vegetarian Omelet Recipe. This recipe brings together onions, peppers, mushrooms, spinach, and a sprinkle of thyme, all nestled in a perfectly cooked egg.
It’s not just about tossing these ingredients together; it’s about creating a meal that’s full of flavors and textures that complement each other.
Whether you’re a seasoned chef or just starting out in the kitchen, you’ll find this omelet recipe to be a crowd-pleaser. It’s simple, it’s satisfying, and it’s packed with the good stuff. No need to worry about fancy techniques or hard-to-find ingredients here.
Just grab your veggies, crack some eggs, and you’re on your way to a fantastic start to your day.
Weight Watchers Points
1 Point (2022/2024 Plan)
MyWW Points: 1 Blue Plan and 8 Green Plan
1 WW Freestyle Point and 8 WW Smart Points
Tips and Tricks
Preparing Vegetables
For the best flavor and texture, ensure your vegetables are uniformly sliced. This helps them cook evenly, preventing some pieces from being over or undercooked.
Cooking Eggs
To achieve a perfectly cooked omelet, keep the heat on medium. Too high a temperature can make the eggs cook too quickly, resulting in a rubbery texture.
Adding Spinach
Add the spinach towards the end of cooking the vegetables. This ensures it retains a bit of its texture and vibrant color. Overcooking spinach can make it too wilted and mushy.
Folding the Omelet
Use a flexible spatula to gently fold the omelet. This tool helps prevent the egg from tearing and ensures a clean fold over the vegetable mixture.
Seasoning
Taste and adjust the seasoning of your vegetables before adding them to the omelet. A properly seasoned filling can elevate the overall flavor of the dish.
Cooking Spray
Using cooking spray helps reduce the amount of oil needed and ensures the omelet doesn’t stick to the pan. This makes flipping and folding the omelet much easier.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your omelet with a side of whole-grain toast or a light salad to make it a complete and satisfying meal.
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Weight Watchers Vegetarian Omelet
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ½ cup red onion thinly sliced
- ½ cup bell pepper thinly sliced
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- kosher salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- ½ cup fresh baby spinach
- ¼ teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
- 2 large eggs whisked with a pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil over medium heat in a small omelet pan.
- Place onions, peppers, mushrooms, salt, and pepper in the pan.
- Cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are slightly soft but still have a bit of a crunch, which should take about 3-5 minutes.
- Add spinach and thyme to the pan.
- Toss everything together just until the spinach starts to wilt, which will take about 20 seconds.
- Move the cooked vegetables to a bowl and set them aside for later.
- Use a paper towel to wipe the pan clean.
- Without turning on the heat, spray the same pan with cooking spray.
- Turn the heat to medium.
- Add the egg to the pan, gently swirling the pan to spread the egg evenly.
- Cook until the bottom of the egg is solid and the top is almost fully cooked, about 3 minutes.
- Place the vegetable mixture over the half-cooked egg.
- Carefully fold the omelet in half over the vegetables.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes, until everything is heated through and the egg is fully cooked.
Notes
Nutrition
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