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Ham and Cheese Omelet
A classic omelet favorite the low-carb way.
Per Serving: 250 caloreis, 34.5 g protein, 10.5 g fat, 1.5 g carbohydrates, 349.5 mg cholesterol, 714 mg sodium
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients
- 3 whole eggs
- 3 egg whites
- 2 Tbs. water
- 3 slices extra-lean ham
- 3 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese
- Chopped chives or thinly sliced scallions
Instructions
- Beat eggs and egg whites with water in a medium bowl until blended.
- Spray a large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat over medium heat.
- Add eggs and cook over medium heat until bottom is set, gently pushing edges of omelet towards center to allow uncooked eggs to flow underneath.
- Place ham and cheese slices on one half of omelet. Fold other half over top.
- Remove from heat and let stand 1 minute or until cheese melts. Cut in half to serve and sprinkle with chopped chives if desired.
Recipe reviewed and nutritional analysis completed by Terry Grieco Kenny for DietsInReview.com
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(Page 1 of 1, 3 total comments)DEANNA
The carb count is wrong on this recipe.....eggs have 0.6 carbs each....multiply that times 6 and its 3.6and then add all the other carbs. It still is a great low carb meal though!
posted Jun 20th, 2011 10:17 pmhope
+Iloveyour recipes,they make life easy,for working people.
posted Jan 5th, 2009 5:11 pmSpike
+"A classic omelet favorite the low-carb way"? Stop me if I'm missing something here, but is there any other to prepare "a calssic omelet" EXCEPT low-carb?!
posted Dec 27th, 2008 11:23 am