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Black Bean and Cheese Omelette

black bean cheese omelette
Ingredients:
  • (2 Tbsp.) fresh cilantro, chopped
  • (1/4 tsp.) salt
  • (4 large) egg whites
  • (1 large) whole egg
  • (1/2 cup) canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • (1/4 cup) green onions, chopped
  • (1/4 cup) reduced-fat shredded cheddar cheese
  • (1/4 cup) bottled salsa
Servings
2
Breakfast

Black Bean and Cheese Omelette

A fluffy egg white omelette filled with creamy black beans, cheddar cheese and salsa.

Preparation Time
About 10 minutes
Cook Time
About 5 minutes

    Instructions

  1. 1Place a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat. Spray with cooking spray.
  2. 2In a medium bowl, whisk together cilantro, salt, egg whites and whole egg, pour into pan. As it sets, tilt pan around to spread mixture. Cook 3 minutes.

  3. 3In a separate medium bowl, combine beans, onions, cheese and salsa. Flip omelette, add beans to one side. Carefully fold omelette in half over beans.

  4. 4Cook another minute or until cheese is melted. Cut in half and serve.

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 1/2 of omelette

Amount Per Serving:
  • Calories 181
  • Total Fat 5.5 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 13.8 g
  • Protein 20.2 g
  • Cholesterol 116 mg
  • Sodium 822 mg
  • Fiber 6 g

Additional Information

Recipe Category: Breakfast

Recipe Subcategory: Eggs and Omelettes

Recipe Ethnicity: Mexican/Southwestern

Dietetic Info:
  • Glycemic Index:
  • Gluten Free: Yes

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Eggs, Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.