Egg White & Herb Omelette
A light egg-white omelette folded around herbs and tomato — high in protein, low in fat, gentle to start the day.
Ingredients
- 6 Egg white
- 1 tsp Extra-virgin olive oil
- ¼ tsp Salt
- 1 Tomato (optional)
- 40 g Spinach (optional)
- 1 tbsp Chives (optional)
- ¼ tsp Black pepper (optional)
Method
- Dice the tomato and chop the chives.
- Whisk the egg whites with the salt and pepper until a little frothy.
- Wilt the spinach in the oil in a nonstick pan over medium heat, then spread it out.
- Pour in the egg whites, let them set at the edges, then add the tomato and chives and fold the omelette over.
- Slide onto a plate and serve.
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About Egg White & Herb Omelette
The egg white and herb omelette is a lean, deliberately light breakfast: egg whites cooked in a nonstick pan and folded around wilted spinach, diced tomato, and fresh chives. Skipping the yolks strips out the fat and most of the calories while keeping the protein, which is why this style of omelette is a fixture of high-protein and lower-fat morning routines. It is gentle and clean-tasting rather than rich, the whites setting into a soft, pale fold that lets the vegetables and herbs come forward.
Egg whites are less forgiving than whole eggs because they toughen fast, so the method matters: whisking them until slightly frothy incorporates air for a lighter set, and cooking over medium heat in a nonstick pan with just a little olive oil keeps them tender and prevents sticking. The spinach is wilted first so it does not weep water into the omelette, and the tomato and chives go in near the end to stay fresh. Ready in about ten minutes for one, it is an easy, low-calorie start to the day, and a crumble of feta or a slice of toast alongside rounds it out without undoing its lightness.
Egg White & Herb Omelette: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Egg White & Herb Omelette?
A serving has about 184 calories — 24.1g protein, 8.2g carbs, 5.7g fat, 2.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Egg White & Herb Omelette gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Egg White & Herb Omelette has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Do I need every ingredient to make Egg White & Herb Omelette?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out tomato, spinach, chives — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Egg White & Herb Omelette make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.