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Veggie Mug Omelet

Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min

There is truly no excuse to not enjoy a healthy breakfast once you’ve tried this incredibly easy, delicious ‘one-mug’ omelet!

Makes

1 serving

Serving size

1 cup

Ingredients

Cooking spray (or ⅛ teaspoon butter)

1 large egg

⅛ teaspoon pepper, freshly grounded

1 tablespoon water

1 tablespoon tomato, diced

¼ cup zucchini, grated

1 tablespoon cheddar cheese, grated coarsely

A pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Spray a microwave safe mug with cooking spray or lightly coat with butter.
  2. Crack egg into the microwave safe mug. Sprinkle the salt and pepper. Beat until combined.
  3. Add the water, tomato, zucchini and grated cheese.
  4. Mix everything together in the mug.
  5. Microwave for 1 minute and stir. Microwave for an additional minute or until egg mixture is completely set.
  6. Cool for a few minutes and enjoy!

Cooking Tip

Vary the vegetable in this recipe to add variety – great summer veggie substitutes are chopped bell peppers, snap peas, and spinach or corn.

Recipe contributed by FamilyCook Productions

Nutrition Info

Nutrition Info

Makes: 1 serving  Serving size: 1 cup

Calories

214

Fat

16 g

Saturated Fat

8 g

Trans Fat

<1 g

Cholesterol

218 g

Carbohydrates

5 g

Sugar

2 g

Fiber

1 g

Protein

14 g

Sodium

272 mg

Calcium

247 mg

Phosphorus

248 mg

Potassium

243 mg