Veggie Omelet in a Mug

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

2 eggs
2 Tablespoons low-fat or nonfat milk
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
¼ cup finely chopped vegetables (any type)
2 Tablespoons reduced-fat grated cheese (any type)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. Lightly grease the inside of a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
  4. Use a fork to combine the eggs, milk, salt and pepper in the mug and stir well.  Mix in the vegetables and cheese.
  5. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds. Stir. Return to the microwave and cook on HIGH until the mixture has puffed and set, 60 to 90 seconds. The omelet may look wet on the top but it will dry as it cools.

Notes & Tips:

Recipe courtesy of FoodHero.org

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Recipe Category

30 minutes or less

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Veggie Omelet in a Mug

Servings: 1

Ingredients:

2 eggs
2 Tablespoons low-fat or nonfat milk
1 dash salt
1 dash black pepper
¼ cup finely chopped vegetables (any type)
2 Tablespoons reduced-fat grated cheese (any type)

Directions:

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Rinse or scrub fresh vegetables under running water before preparing.
  3. Lightly grease the inside of a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
  4. Use a fork to combine the eggs, milk, salt and pepper in the mug and stir well.  Mix in the vegetables and cheese.
  5. Microwave on HIGH for 45 seconds. Stir. Return to the microwave and cook on HIGH until the mixture has puffed and set, 60 to 90 seconds. The omelet may look wet on the top but it will dry as it cools.

Notes & Tips:

Recipe courtesy of FoodHero.org

Nutrition Facts

1 serving per container

Serving size 1 omelet

Amount Per Serving
Calories 190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 375mg 125%
Sodium 430mg 19%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 17g
Vitamin D 2mcg 10%
Calcium 154mg 10%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 275mg 6%

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.