Omelette

A tasty light lunch, that is virtually cholesterol free (heart healthy) due to it only using egg whites.  Make sure you have a small, non-stick frying pan!

Serves 1 | 3 ProPoints/170 Calories (approx)

Ingredients

3 egg whites
Milk (only a dash of)
Mixed herbs (pinch)
5g fat free spread
Mushrooms (sliced)
Ham (wafer thin, 3 pieces shredded)
Tomato (thinly sliced)
Cheese (1 slice of processed, torn) (optional) or
Cheese (10g, ready grated)
1/2 red pepper (finely chopped) (optional)
Spring onion (thinly sliced) (optional)
Salt & pepper

Method

1) Turn on your grill to maximum ready for the final steps.

2) In a jug, whisk the egg whites, milk, mixed herbs and a pinch of salt and pepper vigorously until frothy and light.

3) Use some kitchen paper to rub the fat free spread around a medium sized frying pan. Place on a medium heat and pour in the egg white mix. Swirl the pan gently to make sure the egg reaches all edges of the pan.  Cook for about 1 minute, lifting the edge to see if the underside of the omelette is firm.

4) Add the mushrooms, ham, tomato, red pepper and spring onion to the omelette. Place the pan under the grill; be careful if you have a plastic handled pan.

5) Once the eggs have almost set on top, which should take 3-4 minutes, add the cheese and return to the grill until melted.

6) Use a spatula to release the omelette from the side of the pan and shake gently until the omelette slides around.  Carefully slide the omelette onto a plate to serve.

Notes/Ideas

If you find the idea of an egg white only omelette a little strange, you could add a few drops of yellow food colouring, at the whisking stage, to 'fake' the egg yolk look.  It's really not necessary though...