Cheese has a lot of saturated fat so compromise and buy skim milk cheese. It will probably taste like dried gelatin but you will still get your favorite food.
Bell Pepper and Cheese Omelet
Because cheese tends to provide calories and saturated fat that no one needs, we use it only in moderation in the Flavor Point Meal Plan. That said, cheese is delicious, and when used thoughtfully, it's a flavorful, high-calcium addition to the diet. As for eggs, they're an ideal protein source, and more and more research suggests that in the context of a healthy diet, cholesterol content isn't a real worry. So enjoy!
Serves one.
Ingredients:
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon fat-free milk
Pinch of salt
Pinch of garlic powder
1 tablespoon grated part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 ounces Mancini roasted sweet peppers
Directions:
1. Coat a non-stick skillet with olive oil spray and place over medium heat.
2. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, salt, and garlic powder.
3. Pour the eggs into the skillet. As they start to set around the edges, use a spatula to lift the edges and tilt the pan so the uncooked egg in the middle flows around the edges. Continue until the eggs no longer flow freely.
4. Spoon the cheese and peppers onto one half of the omelet, then fold in half and cook on both sides until golden.
Per serving: 184 calories, 10 g fat (4 g sat fat), 14 g protein, 7 g carbohydrate, <1 g fiber, 364 mg cholesterol, 573 mg sodium
Variations
Asparagus and Dill Cheese Omelet: Wash and slice 3 asparagus spears. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes in the heated skillet, then remove and set aside. Cook the omelet as directed, then add the asparagus and a pinch of dried dill (or 1 teaspoon fresh) instead of the peppers in step 4.
Per serving: 181 calories, 11 g fat (4 g sat fat), 15 g protein, 3 g carbohydrate, <1 g fiber, 365 mg cholesterol, 437 mg sodium
Green Scallion and Cheese Omelet: Add 1 chopped scallion instead of the peppers in step 4.
Per serving: 170 calories, 10 g fat (4 g sat fat), 15 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 364 mg cholesterol, 319 mg sodium
Mushroom, Thyme, and Cheese Omelet: Wash and slice 4 fresh medium mushrooms. Sauté for 2 to 3 minutes in the heated skillet, then remove and set aside. Cook the omelet as directed, then add the mushrooms and a pinch of dried thyme instead of the peppers in step 4.
Per serving: 183 calories, 11 g fat (4 g sat fat), 16 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, <1 g fiber, 365 mg cholesterol, 437 mg sodium
Spinach and Feta Omelet: Add 2 teaspoons feta cheese instead of the mozzarella and 1/2 cup loose-leaf raw baby spinach instead of the peppers in step 4.
Per serving: 167 calories, 10 g fat (4 g sat fat), 14 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate, <1 g fiber, 366 mg cholesterol, 518 mg sodium
Tomato, Basil, and Feta Omelet: Add 2 teaspoons feta cheese instead of the mozzarella and 1/2 chopped tomato and 5 rinsed and dried fresh basil leaves instead of the peppers in step 4.
Per serving: 173 calories, 10 fat (4 g sat fat), 14 g protein, 4 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 363 mg cholesterol, 480 mg sodium
2007-03-03 02:50:11
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answered by QuiteNewHere 7
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Well, a lot of cheese is a lot of fat, which probably isn't very good for you. Also, if you are like most adult humans, you may not be able to digest it all that well and could experience flatulence...aka gas. Of course, you said you eat a lot, and that's a relative term. How much is a lot?
2007-03-03 02:48:47
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answered by arianna 3
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