Desi Egg White Power Omelette
A light, high-protein omelette made mostly with egg whites, spinach, tomato and green chilli — a favourite desi gym breakfast with very little oil.
Ingredients
- 4 egg whites
- 1 whole egg
- 1 small tomato, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red chilli flakes
- 1 tsp cooking oil
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method
- Whisk the egg whites and whole egg together with salt, pepper and chilli flakes.
- Heat 1 tsp oil in a non-stick pan on medium heat.
- Add onion and green chilli; cook for 1 minute.
- Add tomato and spinach; cook until the spinach wilts.
- Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables and spread evenly.
- Cook on low heat for 2–3 minutes until set, then fold in half.
- Serve hot with fresh coriander and a slice of whole wheat bread if you like.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).