High-Protein Zucchini Omelet

About This Recipe

This easy High-Protein Zucchini Omelet, for one, is a healthy way to start the morning. It’s a huge meal with over 36 grams of protein and 1 cup of veggies!

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/4 cup red onion (chopped)
• 1 cup zucchini (diced into matchsticks)
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup egg whites
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• fresh black pepper (to taste)

Instructions

1. Over medium-low heat, heat oil in a medium nonstick skillet.
2. Stir in onion and cook until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add zucchini and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and black pepper, to taste and cook 3 to 4 more minutes stirring occasionally, until tender.
4. In a medium bowl, whisk egg, egg whites, Parmesan, 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper.
5. Add eggs to the skillet making sure eggs cover all the vegetables. Cover and cook until the eggs set, about 5 minutes.
6. Flip it over onto your plate and serve with hot sauce, or sriracha if desired.