Omelets combinations?

Francl27
Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
in Food and Nutrition
Getting bored with egg whites, peppers, onion and cheese.

Any other tasty combination? I don't like mushrooms. I've done tomato/mozzarella but it gets too watery for my taste.

Replies

  • KayJaMikel
    KayJaMikel Posts: 341 Member
    Do you have to lose the yoke part? I am very new at this so please take my question with a grain of salt, but for me, eggs are not eggs without the runny yoke.
  • jackjb2
    jackjb2 Posts: 83 Member
    Try spinach or plain low fat cheese. Also Turkey bacon is good
  • oldmanrivererik
    oldmanrivererik Posts: 28 Member
    Greens:spinach, kale, etc etc
    salsa
    chicken
    onions
    red and green peppers
    garlic
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Do you have to lose the yoke part? I am very new at this so please take my question with a grain of salt, but for me, eggs are not eggs without the runny yoke.

    Nah, I do both, I only do egg whites and I'm trying to save calories, lol.
  • nicor44
    nicor44 Posts: 26 Member
    Whenever I have black beans for dinner, I save a serving for my breakfast the next day. I attempt an omelette with them, but it usually turns into more of a scramble. Then I top it with salsa so it's not so watery.
  • KayJaMikel
    KayJaMikel Posts: 341 Member
    Do you have to lose the yoke part? I am very new at this so please take my question with a grain of salt, but for me, eggs are not eggs without the runny yoke.

    Nah, I do both, I only do egg whites and I'm trying to save calories, lol.

    Ah, okay so like you want to save more of your daily calories for dinner or a special lunch or something. I get it. Again, very new to me, and although I eat way below what my calorie thingy says to eat, I am trying to figure it all out and learn how to eat. I am so afraid to eat lately, but I am working on it.
  • KayJaMikel
    KayJaMikel Posts: 341 Member
    I guess I should try it out, but what do scrambled look like with just the whites, white?
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Chorizo, manchego, piquillos

    Duck confit, herbs

    Chives, caviar, creme fraiche
  • nicor44
    nicor44 Posts: 26 Member
    Once in a while, I'll do a sweet version by adding a splash of vanilla extract and dash of cinnamon to the eggs. I'll cook it in coconut oil or butter, then top with some chopped nuts and/or sliced fruit. Pecans and banana are my favorite combo. So I suppose that's more like a crepe than an omelette, but a nice change of pace once in a while.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I guess I should try it out, but what do scrambled look like with just the whites, white?

    Yes it's white. I actually like it better with peppers with just whites than with whole eggs for some weird reason.
    Once in a while, I'll do a sweet version by adding a splash of vanilla extract and dash of cinnamon to the eggs. I'll cook it in coconut oil or butter, then top with some chopped nuts and/or sliced fruit. Pecans and banana are my favorite combo. So I suppose that's more like a crepe than an omelette, but a nice change of pace once in a while.

    Can't. Any kind of egg with sugar or vanilla makes me gag now ever since I tried to make a microwave custard and failed (unless obviously it involves flour too, lol).
  • MamaFunky
    MamaFunky Posts: 735 Member
    Whenever I have black beans for dinner, I save a serving for my breakfast the next day. I attempt an omelette with them, but it usually turns into more of a scramble. Then I top it with salsa so it's not so watery.

    Black beans is a great idea! I am going to do this soon!

    I like to slice some avocado and then top it with salsa. Goat cheese and asparagus is also a great combination.
  • Mygsds
    Mygsds Posts: 1,564 Member
    Whenever I have black beans for dinner, I save a serving for my breakfast the next day. I attempt an omelette with them, but it usually turns into more of a scramble. Then I top it with salsa so it's not so watery.

    Black beans is a great idea! I am going to do this soon!

    I like to slice some avocado and then top it with salsa. Goat cheese and asparagus is also a great combination.

    That sounds so good... And healthy..
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    I have no idea how to cook asparagus or I'd give it a shot, lol!

    Thanks for all the ideas.
  • Anonycatgirl
    Anonycatgirl Posts: 502 Member
    The easiest way to cook asparagus is rinse it, snap the coarse bottom part of the stalks off and microwave it for about 3 minutes. The tastiest way, IMO, is on a grill bathed in olive oil, but the microwave way is fine for adding to an omelet and it's very low in calories cooked that way.

    As for omelet combos...what leftover veggies do you have on hand? Right now I'm eating a frittata with tomato and green beans, because I'd stewed them together the other night and had leftovers, but not quite enough to be a good serving on its own. Surprisingly good, though the green-bean texture is a little odd.
  • ohiotubagal
    ohiotubagal Posts: 190 Member
    I have no idea how to cook asparagus or I'd give it a shot, lol!

    Thanks for all the ideas.

    Asparagus is easy to roast! Just rinse and trim the ends, lay out on a foil covered cookie sheet, and brush with olive oil and/or balsamic vinegar. Roast at 400 degrees for at least 10 minutes or longer, depending on how "dead' you like it.

    Other omelet ideas:

    --Mexican style, topped with salsa, a dab of sour cream and cilantro or green chiles

    --Italian style, topped with pasta sauce and basil

    --Indian style, with garam masala, cumin and curry powder

    --Mediterranean style, with taboule salad and feta cheese

    --Include broccoli slaw mix with your onions, peppers, etc.

    I always think of my omelets as a super veggie mix with a bit of egg.
  • Renneke
    Renneke Posts: 70 Member
    My favorite omelets are:

    cheddar and asparagus. Cut fresh asparagus up into small pieces and blanch in boiling water and then drain before putting in the omelet.

    Avocado, and tomato. Add them both after the egg is essentially cooked, with just enough time to warm them, otherwise it gets watery.

    Broccoli slaw also makes a really good omelet. And it's so easy. Just pull the chopped broccoli out of the bag and put it in the omelet before folding. I put cheese with mine.

    And of course, ham, peppers and onions.
  • ABeautifulDistraction
    ABeautifulDistraction Posts: 348 Member
    I like roasted red peppers with diced avocado. Fresh spinach, onion, black olives and goat cheese is great , too.
  • LifeWithPie
    LifeWithPie Posts: 552 Member
    An East Indian friend taught me this one: Tomatoes and shredded coconut. Trust me on this...DELISH!
  • NCSteveVH
    NCSteveVH Posts: 85 Member
    Shrimp! I get one of those frozen bags of peeled shrimp, thaw them, and then throw a handful in my omlette with some cheddar cheese and various veggies.
  • FancyPantsFran
    FancyPantsFran Posts: 3,687 Member
    I like spinach with little swiss cheese and onion

    Also have put diced in asparagus...
  • NinjaUnicornPirate
    NinjaUnicornPirate Posts: 43 Member
    I do mine with shredded turkey, artichoke hearts, and sun-dried tomatoes!
  • rpyle111
    rpyle111 Posts: 1,060 Member
    Spinach and Feta is my Sunday morning go-to. They also have sauteed onions and tomatoes in there. I ask for heavy veggies, light Feta.

    Great stuff.
  • RinnyLush
    RinnyLush Posts: 389 Member
    Shred up some sweet potato and saute that in a pan before adding the eggs! I really like sweet potato, feta cheese, and green onion.

Categories