How to make the perfect healthy omelette

How to make the perfect healthy omelette (Image courtesy: Anjali Shah)

Eggs can be prepared by several methods, but the trick is to not over cook it. Anjali Shahexplains how to prepare one of her favourite breakfast recipe, an omelette - in a healthy way!

Ingredients 

3 egg whites, and a tiny bit of yolk (maybe 1/4 of the yolk)
1 tbsp low fat organic milk
Sprinkle of salt (to taste)
Sprinkle of black pepper (to taste)
1 tsp olive oil
1/4 teaspoon brown mustard seeds
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup diced tomato
1/4 cup diced bell pepper
Optional: handful diced baby spinach 

Directions 

Step 1: Combine salt, pepper, eggs and milk in a small bowl. Stir with a whisk until just blended (do not overbeat). 

Step 2: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add mustard seeds and turmeric; cook 30 seconds or until seeds pop, stirring frequently. Add onions; cook 30 seconds or until soft, stirring frequently. Add tomato, bell pepper and spinach; cook 1 minute or until very soft, stirring frequently. 

Step 3: Lower heat to medium. Pour egg mixture into pan; spread evenly. Cook until edges begin to set (about 2 minutes). Slide front edge of spatula between edge of omelette and pan. Gently lift edge of omelette, tilting pan to allow some uncooked egg mixture to come in contact with pan. Repeat procedure on the opposite edge. 

Step 4: Continue cooking until center is just set (about 2 minutes). Loosen omelette with a spatula, and fold in half. Carefully slide omelette onto a plate. Enjo
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