In the Rimkus household we made it through the Thanksgiving holiday without gaining a pound.
That’s not to say that we didn’t eat well Thanksgiving day! Â After all, who could resist deep fried turkey, Grandma’s stuffing, deviled eggs, fruit salad, and pumpkin pie.
Not to mention the Bailey’s and coffee!
We’ve committed to keeping our meals lean in-between all the holiday parties and festivities, and so far the buddy system is working thanks to low calorie meals like this spinach omelette.
Spinach Omelette with Dijon Sauce
It was easy to skinny up the typical omelette recipe by replacing half the eggs with egg whites, then packing the middle with shallots, garlic and spinach.
But what about the cheese you say?
Spinach Omelette
Thanks to a creamy Dijon sauce, we didn’t miss the cheese. Not a bad way to eat lean in-between, right?
Happy, healthy cooking!
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 4 large egg whites
- 4 cups spinach, packed with stems removed
- ¼ cup shallots, thinly sliced or minced
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- ¼ cup low sodium vegetable broth
- ½ cup grape tomatoes, quartered
- 4 teaspoons low fat mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup parsley, minced
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add shallots and vegetable broth. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes to soften. Add more broth or water to keep the pan from becoming too dry. Add spinach and garlic and cook another 2 - 3 minutes to wilt spinach. Remove to a bowl.
- Put eggs in a bowl and whip until well combined.
- Combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and parsley to make a sauce.
- Wipe the skillet and spray with a cooking spray. Heat over medium heat and add half the eggs. Cook gently until eggs are just set. Place half the spinach mixture over half the cooked egg, then flip the other half of the eggs over the top. Season with salt and pepper.
- Place on a serving plate and top with sauce and half the tomatoes.
- Repeat the process for the second omelette.
Notes
Food energy: 183kcal Weight Watchers PointsPlus 5 Saturated fatty acids: 2.33g Monounsaturated fatty acids: 3.13g Polyunsaturated fatty acids: 3.08g Total fat: 8.53g Calories from fat: 76 Cholesterol: 208mg Carbohydrate, by difference: 9.06g Total dietary fiber: 2.22g Protein: 16.94g
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Wow loved this omlet. All the flavors I like to start my day
sangeeta khanna recently posted…Fingsya ; the Tibetan soup that has everything for a meal..
All is forgive for Thanksgiving eats! This is great morning after meal.
So true – I loved your article on school lunches by they way. I work for a school district, and I’m proud to say they are working on changing kids attitudes towards food.
This sounds fantastic. Thanks for the recipe! We have eggs for dinner all the time. It’s an addiction…..
The Candid RD recently posted…FAQ Friday: Is Coconut Oil Really As Great As They Say?!
And why not? Eggs are so versatile and healthy too.
Kristin, your Spinach Omelette with the Dijon Sauce looks fabulous. I agree, it does make sense to eat lean and healthy “in-between” – it is your type of healthy and delicious recipes that we should all keep on file and turn to on a regular basis. And I love your pretty and elegant presentation too!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Thank you Andrea. I had noticed that my recipes and waistline were increasing in size, so I’m happy to be skinning them up a bit!
I love omelette and your Dijon sauce sounds wonderful! I’d love to try this sauce next time when I make omelette.
Nami | Just One Cookbook recently posted…Taiwan Trip 2012
The fresh parsley and fresh squeezed lemon juice make the sauce if you should give it a try. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
A great plan! I love veggies with eggs and I always do one whole egg and two egg whites for each person.
Anita at Hungry Couple recently posted…Lemon Meringue Martini
I love the one egg for the egg yolk and all it’s nutrients, and two eggs for add protein and bulk in a recipe. Still, I’m thinking your lemon meringue martini sounds infinitely more exciting!
Seriously I would pay big money to get something like this in any restaurant! you should open your own healthy breakfast place. I adore this omelet. I order a spinach one that doesnt come close to this beauty.. going to try it.. one meal that I normally skip but who could resist this one! GREAT JOB!!
claudia@What’s Cookin Italian Cuisine recently posted…Chocolate Cake Pecan Bourbon Balls
Thank you Claudia – what a wonderful compliment! Wouldn’t it be fun to open a restaurant focused on delicious, healthy meals? I think I’d have to win the lottery first.
Your spinach omelette looks heavenly! This is exactly what I love….delicious and satisfying.
Angie@Angie’s Recipes recently posted…Wholewheat Bread with Walnuts
My husband adores a ham and cheese omelette, but was perfectly happy with this alternative. I must admit I was surprised.
Great flavors! And I particularly like the rich flavor of Dijon. One of the nice things about using this is the flavor is so up-front, that you can actually serve less food but feel really satisfied. Good stuff – thanks.
kitchenriffs recently posted…The Aviation Cocktail
Great idea to add a sauce in place of the cheese!
kristy @ the wicked noodle recently posted…hot caramelized onion dip with bacon & gruyere
I wasn’t sure it would pass the husband test, but he didn’t ask for cheese, so I guess it worked.
Yes, the festivities come and go and they left you with a few kilos more! This omelette is a good way to control your meals in between!
Katerina recently posted…Chocolate Kourabiedes
It’s certainly helping us stay on track in-between friend and family gatherings!
Trying to eat healthy between the holidays really works for my husband and I as well. That way you get to enjoy holiday meals without guilt.
Karen (Back Road Journal) recently posted…Chicken Piccata With Spaghetti
I’m with you. I’m glad we started our healthy eating plan a month before Thanksgiving. We lost the weight we needed to, and now have that mindset to get through the holidays.
I have been on a spinach kick recently. I like that the spinach is layered separately, rather than in the eggs, although I love that too.
Why do we need a Popeye to sell spinach when it is delicious?
Chaya recently posted…Menu Plan Monday
You are so right – and it’s so cheap too. I can buy a huge bag for less than $3!
such a lovely omelette, and that sauce sounds so flavorful!
Jenn and Seth recently posted…Latkes with Clarified Butter, Cotija Cheese and Truffled Ketchup
The sauce did the trick, or it might have been a bit bland.
You’re so strong willed
Great idea to use a Dijon sauce in place of the cheese to give it that extra special something. I’m not sure if I could have resisted through a tablespoon or two of Parmesan in.
Food Jaunts recently posted…Simplified Garlic Chicken
I wouldn’t say strong willed, just in a weight loss competition with my husband and determined to win. I agree about the Parm too. Can’t wait to add a little cheese back into the diet.