Easy Spinach & Egg White Omelette | a delicious and super easy clean eating omelette that makes the perfect healthy breakfast!
What did you have for breakfast today?
Hahahahahaha!!
I love me some eggs for breakfast! Growing up, my mom had this freaking amazing omelette maker. It had a handle like a regular saucepan but it had two half circles in the shape of a circle that were hinged in the middle. You would fill both half circles with egg and let it cook until almost done. You could add whatever toppings you like and then flip one of the sides over to meet the other side and a few seconds later – omelette supreme!
And then I grew up and moved away and I never saw that amazing omelette maker again! (Mom, do you still have that thing?!) So I sort of put omelette’s out of my head for awhile because I was pretty sure there was no way to make one without using that handy dandy little omelette machine.
And then a couple years ago, I saw a recipe in Everyday Food magazine and it changed my omelette world. How silly that I thought you couldn’t make an omelette without a special pan! It is SO easy!
This recipe is extremely healthy and guess what guys – it’s clean! No, I don’t mean clean as in, “my house is clean” or “my laundry is clean” – this is clean as in, “healthy-no-processed-junk-in-my-food” clean.
Since clean eating is pretty new to me, I did some research and found out it’s not a new concept. It’s actually been around for a long time. Dr. David Katz, director of the Yale University Prevention Research Center described clean eating as: “food that’s for the most part real food and not encumbered with things that compromise health: artificial flavorings, artificial colorings, sugar substitutes”.
There really aren’t strict rules to follow, just eat more natural foods that haven’t been processed. And it’s surprisingly not hard to make great meals using those guidelines. The result is a healthier body!
So here’s the super awesome news – I’ve teamed up with some fabulous bloggers to bring you clean eating recipes every Saturday for the next month! This is all just in time for bathing suit season, too. 😉
I’ve really been focusing on eating clean for the last week, and I can’t even begin to tell you how much better I feel. My stomach is less bloated and I feel more clear-headed and happier. Most of my cravings for junk food have disappeared and instead, I crave healthy foods. There just might be something to this clean-eating thing! I’m so excited to get more clean eating recipes from some of my favorite bloggers!
Have you tried eating clean before? If so, did you like it? Either way, you’ll love this easy 5 minute omelette! It’s such a healthy way to start your day!
Easy Spinach & Egg White Omelette
Ingredients
- 3 egg whites
- 1 Tbsp. water
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1 tsp. olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1/4 cup low-fat cottage cheese
- sprinkle of freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired
- diced tomatoes for serving
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and water. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add spinach and season with salt and pepper. Stir for a minute, until leaves are wilted and tender.
- Add in egg whites and cook until almost set. Using a spatula, lightly lift up sides around the outside of the omelet and let any uncooked egg whites run underneath.
- Spread cottage cheese on top of the omelette in the middle, and sprinkle with parmesan. Fold each side of the omelette over onto itself, covering the cottage cheese.
- Serve with some diced tomatoes, if desired. Enjoy!
Check out what the rest of the Eat Clean 2014 Challenge group made:
- Garlic Greens from Rick•a•bam•boo
- Rosemary Pita Bread with Roasted Red Pepper Hummus from Clarks Condensed
- Roasted Sweet Pepper Dip from Keep it Simple, Sweetie
- Clean Cobb Salad from Cooking with Curls
- Blueberry Almond Chia Seed Pudding from Delightful E Made
- Fire Ants on a Log Recipe from Project Domestication
- Taco Stuffed Avocado with Avocado Salsa from YoursAnd Mine Are Ours
- Paleo Biscuits Recipe from My Natural Family
- Grilled Zucchini from Bite of Delight
- Orange Chicken with Chickpeas Stirfry from My Daylights
- Tropical Smoothie Bowl – Je suis alimentageuse
- Greek Salad~ Tips From a Typical Mom
- Stir Fry Tofu and Vegetables in Chile Sauce from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Lazy Summer Salsa Recipe from Everyday Southwest
Looking for more breakfast ideas? Check these out:
Oatmeal Coffee Cake
Funfetti Sprinkle Pancakes
Blueberry Oatmeal Muffins
I love this because it’s my favorite way to eat eggs. Egg whites with onion and spinach. Oh so good and healthy too!
I haven’t had eggs for breakfast in a long time! I’ve had them for lunch a lot – I’m going to have to give my sweet tooth (aka granola!) a break and try this protein packed recipe soon. Haha, you wouldn’t believe how nervous I was, making omelets for the first time – they get easier with practice 😉
This looks almost too pretty to eat (almost being the key word.) Can’t wait to try it out.
This omelet is perfect for healthy breakfast!
This looks so yummy! I’ve recently discovered cooking with spinach. I never thought I liked it, but I really do. I first learned how to make an omelet when we were on our honeymoon at Sandals in Jamaica. I watched that omelet guy make them everyday, and I couldn’t wait to get home and try them.
I haven’t been completely eating clean (Truvia), but I’ve cut most sugar out of my diet. Then two days ago I had regular pasta. Big mistake! I felt awful. Totally trying these omelettes, they look so good and I love how healthy they are!
Oh yum! This looks great! I’m so making some for breakfast tomorrow!
I just made this omelette, but altered it slightly. I added grill chicken and white cheddar. It was awesome!!!! Thanks for the morning inspiration and health tip on a breakfast idea.
Yay! I’m so happy you liked it! Love the addition of grilled chicken and white cheddar – perfect!
Thank you so much for this killer recipe!! I would’ve never thought that cottage cheese could taste good in an omelette! WOW…very yummy just like it says and healthy too! I feel great after eating this….not stuffed and sluggish but satisfied and light…thanks again for sharing.
Thank you, Lori! I love that the omelette has cottage cheese which adds more protein to it. It’s so good! Thanks for the comment!
Delicious!! I have this a few times a week !