Name: Mexican Egg White Omelet Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 tsp olive oil; 1 small jalapeno; ½ cup red onion; 1 garlic clove; grape tomatoes; salt and pepper; 6 egg whites; avocado; fresh cilantro; cotija cheese

How To Make Mexican Egg White Omelet

This seasoned egg white omelet is the perfect light meal to start your day! It’s got a spicy kick from the jalapenos and a nice bite from the veggies.

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

2tspolive oil
1small jalapeno,thinly sliced and seeded
½cupred onion,diced
1garlic clove,minced
grape tomatoes,or cherry tomatoes, halved
salt and pepper
6egg whites,whisked
avocado,peeled, pitted and diced
fresh cilantro,chopped
cotija cheese ,crumbled

Instructions

Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat.
Add the jalapeno and onion, then sauté for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic and tomato, then continue sautéing for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Season to taste with a pinch of salt and pepper, then transfer the mixture to a separate plate.
Return the pan to the stove, then reduce the heat to medium.
Add the whisked egg whites and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the eggs are set and the bottom of the egg is golden.
Remove from heat.
Add the onion mixture, diced avocado, cilantro and cotija cheese to the egg white, then fold over to form the omelet.
Serve warm, garnished with extra cilantro and cheese if desired, and enjoy!