Recipe: Veggie omelet in a mug

Love an omelet but don’t have time to make one? Try this easy microwave version that’s done in a flash.

Serves 1.

Ingredients

• 2 eggs 
• 2 tablespoons low-fat or nonfat milk
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped vegetables (any type) 
• 2 tablespoons shredded cheese (any type)

Directions

1. Lightly grease the inside of a 12-ounce microwave-safe mug.
2. Add the eggs, milk, salt and pepper to the mug and stir well. Mix in the vegetables and cheese.
3. Microwave for 45 seconds. Stir. Return to the microwave and cook until the mixture has puffed and set, 60 to 90 seconds. The omelet may look wet on the top but will dry as it cools.
   
    

Nutrition per serving: 220 calories, 15 g fat, 390 mg cholesterol, 400 mg sodium, 5 g carbohydrates, 3 g sugars, 17 g protein.

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This recipe was republished from The Circle magazine, a monthly publication of Geisinger’s Silver Circle program. Subscribe now.

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