Description
A light, airy, and low-calorie breakfast omelet made by whipping egg whites to soft peaks and folding in spinach, garlic, and feta cheese for a fluffy texture and rich flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (240ml) cold liquid pasteurized egg whites
- 2 cups (60g) fresh spinach, washed and dried
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (30g) crumbled feta cheese
- 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables: Wash and thoroughly dry the spinach. Mince the garlic and crumble the feta cheese. Have all ingredients ready near the stove.
- Whip the egg whites: Pour cold egg whites into a clean, dry bowl. Whip with a whisk or fork until soft peaks form (glossy, voluminous, peaks curl over when lifted). Do not over-whip.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add olive oil or spray. Add spinach and garlic, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until spinach just begins to wilt.
- Pour and fold: Gently pour whipped egg whites over the spinach. Use a spatula to gently fold the whites over the veggies, preserving air bubbles. Cook on medium-low for about 2 minutes until edges set but top is slightly jiggly.
- Add cheese and finish: Sprinkle feta cheese over one half of the omelet. Fold the other half over the cheese. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until cheese is slightly melted and bottom is golden brown.
- Serve: Slide onto a plate. Top with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately while hot and fluffy.
Notes
Ensure egg whites are cold for better whipping volume. Use a completely clean and dry bowl to prevent the whites from failing to whip. Cook on medium-low heat to avoid rubbery texture. Fresh spinach is preferred over frozen to prevent sogginess. This recipe is naturally gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large omelet
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 4
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 15
Keywords: egg white omelet, fluffy omelet, low calorie breakfast, healthy breakfast, spinach omelet, feta cheese, gluten-free, high protein