Weve all seen them, a pale white floppy omelet with little appeal and no flavor.
But it is easy to remake a classic omelet that is satisfying and still heart healthy.
Since my husbands heart attack last year, weve been cautious about saturated fat and cholesterol in our diet.
The hot sauce adds flavor and color, both necessary.
Since he loves eggs for breakfast, I thought a redux of a classic omelet would be in order.
No matter how healthful, its got to taste good!
My number one rule when making healthful swaps in dishes is that it has to taste good!
But looking good is also important.
Eye appeal
First of all, the color.
Pallid, cooked egg whites are not appealing unless there is a bright orange yolk sitting in the middle.
The hot sauce adds flavor and color, both necessary.
I knew that was the first step, or the omelet wouldnt even be tried.
The yolks also add flavor and richness.
I experimented, and mixed in some salsa to the whites, but that was just lumpy and weird.
Cook just until starting to set, add filling, and pop in a warm oven while you make the toast. Vegan cheese takes a bit longer to melt.
However, the color was closer.
I finally settled on one of my favorite hot sauces Cholula Chili Lime Sauce with its vibrant orange color.
you might also use a vegan butter.
One of our personal favorites is sauteed mushrooms and onions.
Dont forget the cheese
Of course, there needs to be cheese.
Most of the vegan cheeses are not good at melting, and dont really taste that great.
My husband likes a pepper jack, also packed with lots of zing.
Whats on hand?
Dont overcook and scorch the omelet for the best flavor, and to keep it tender.
The bottom line
The result are quite amazing, with little sacrifice in flavor.
Egg white omelet: 271 calories, 4 grams of saturated fat, zero cholesterol.
Egg White Omelet with Watercress and Cherry Tomatoes
Preheat oven to 250 degrees.
Separate the eggs(save the yolks for another use or freeze them).
Place the whites in a small bowl and add the hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
Beat the whitestogether well.
Do this just until it starts to set, the top will still be quite loose.
Remove from the heatand add the filling ingredients evenly, then top with cheese.
Place in the warm oven until the cheese melts, then invert the omelet onto a warmed plate.
Garnish, and serve with a lovely slice of wholegrain bread.
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