Artichoke, Goat Cheese, And Potato Omelet

Artichoke, Goat Cheese, and Potato Omelet

Total Antioxidant Capacity: 2,247. Russet potatoes and artichoke hearts both made the top 20 list. Oregano ranked as one of the highest in the spice rack.

Health Note

To limit your portion sizes, cut this recipe in half to make just one omelet, if it's for just one person. Using only egg whites will cut back significantly on saturated fat and cholesterol, which is especially important because goat cheese is high in both as well. Try adding other veggies to boost your fiber intake.

Ingredients

  • 1 small unpeeled Russet potato
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil, divided
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 4 drained canned artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup (1 ounce) crumbled goat cheese

Preparation

1. Pierce potato with a fork, and arrange on paper towel in microwave oven. Microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until done, turning potato after 1 1/2 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Peel and coarsely chop potato.

2. Heat 1/2 teaspoon olive oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and potato; sauté 3 minutes or until tender. Add artichoke; cook 2 minutes. Add oregano, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Remove from heat, and set aside.

3. Combine egg whites, whole eggs, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.

4. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1/4 teaspoon olive oil and half of egg mixture, and cook until edges begin to set (about 2 minutes). Lift edges of omelet with a spatula, tilting pan to allow uncooked egg mixture to come in contact with pan. Cook 2 minutes or until set. Spoon half of potato mixture onto half of omelet; sprinkle with half of crumbled goat cheese. Loosen omelet with spatula; fold in half. Cook 2 minutes. Repeat procedure with 1/4 teaspoon olive oil, egg mixture, and potato mixture.

 

Health, MARCH 2005

Yield & Time

2 servings (serving size: 1 omelet)

Nutritional Info

  • CALORIES 264
  • FAT 10g (sat 4g, mono 4g, poly 1g)
  • PROTEIN 20g
  • CARBOHYDRATE 21g
  • FIBER 2g
  • CHOLESTEROL 218mg
  • IRON 3mg
  • SODIUM 512mg
  • CALCIUM 71mg