Heart-Healthy Chorizo Omelette

Start your day on a flavorful and nutritious note with this Heart-Healthy Chorizo Omelette, a light yet satisfying twist on a classic favorite. Made with protein-packed egg whites and spiced turkey chorizo, this low-fat dish is brimming with vibrant vegetables like red bell peppers, spinach, and cherry tomatoes for a boost of vitamins and antioxidants. A touch of shredded low-fat cheese adds creaminess without the extra calories, while olive oil enhances heart health. Perfectly seasoned and ready in just 30 minutes, this quick and easy omelette is ideal for a healthy breakfast or brunch that doesn’t skimp on bold flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs worth Egg whites
• 4 oz Turkey chorizo sausage
• 0.5 cup, diced Red bell pepper
• 1 cup, chopped Spinach
• 0.5 cup, halved Cherry tomatoes
• 0.25 cup, diced Red onion
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 0.5 cup, shredded Low-fat cheese
• 0.25 tsp Salt
• 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a non-stick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add diced red onion and red bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are softened.

Step 3

Add turkey chorizo sausage to the skillet, crumbling it with a spatula as it cooks. Cook for about 5 minutes until browned.

Step 4

Stir in chopped spinach and cherry tomatoes, and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, whisk the egg whites with the salt and black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.

Step 6

Pour the egg whites evenly over the ingredients in the skillet, gently tilting the pan to spread them out.

Step 7

Sprinkle shredded low-fat cheese on top of the egg mixture.

Step 8

Cook the omelette on medium-low heat for about 4-5 minutes until the egg whites are set and cheese is melted.

Step 9

Use a spatula to carefully fold the omelette in half and slide it onto a serving plate.

Step 10

Divide the omelette into two portions and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(712.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	711.4

Total Fat 30.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.4g
Cholesterol 101.4mg	0%
Sodium 2586.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 23.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.4g	0%
Total Sugars 9.9g
Protein 87.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 941.3mg	0%
Iron 3.8mg	0%
Potassium 1338.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 38.1%

Protein: 48.6%

Carbs: 13.3%