Morning "Mom"let

 

This is one of my favorite breakfasts.  I am a big breakfast food lover, and eating a hearty and filling breakfast is very important to my psyche (and the safety and well-being of my family who have to deal with a grouchy and hungry Momma!).

Start by sautéing whatever veggies you happen to have on hand with a tiny spray of Pam or a spritz of olive oil.  Remember to throw in the "harder" veggies first, as they take longer to cook.  I like to sauté a large pan of vegetables and have them ready for me to eat the rest of the day (or the next few days).  Personally, my favorite combination has zucchini, onions, kale, peppers, a dash of healthy sea salt, and freshly ground black pepper.  If the pan looks dry add a bit of water to help the veggies cook until they're soft but not mushy.



Move the green goodness to a bowl or plate, and then make your "Mom-let".  Depending on the size of your hand, you should whisk up  3-4 egg whites and add them to a sprayed, medium warm pan.  (You can also keep an egg yolk for the fat if you don't care for avocado).  Sprinkle (sprinkle, not drench!) some cheese.  Since we're not using much cheese, I think a nice tart cheese like cheddar or Gouda gives you tons of flavor.

Move it to a plate, add your side of veggies, and place your sliced avocado on top.  I love Sriracha hot sauce on top, but you can use some ketchup as long as you don't go nuts with it.  Add a slice of toasted whole wheat bread for your carb, and you have a huge plate of delicious food for under 300 calories!

(Remember, you can always "tweak" meals to suit your tastes.  Usually I add 3/4 cup of cooked quinoa to my vegetables instead of having a side of toast, but I didn't have any on hand when I was hungry and waiting to eat wasn't a tempting option.)

What sort of omelets do you like to eat in the morning?  I'd love to get some new ideas!

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