Spinach, broccoli and pesto open omelette with lemon ricotta
This delicious, healthy one serve omelette, is simply delicious, quick to make, a super satisfying meal for one!
Serves: 1
Time to make: 10 mins
Total cost: $4.15
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- spray oil
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons skim milk
- 1 cup bite-sized broccoli florets, lightly steamed
- 1 tablespoon basil pesto
- 1 cup baby spinach
- ½ cup peas
- 2 tablespoons ricotta
- 1 tablespoon finely grated zest of lemon
- squeeze of lemon juice
- black pepper
- chilli flakes, to serve (optional)
- 2 slices toasted grainy bread, to serve
Instructions
1 Spray a small pan with oil and set over a medium-high heat. In a small bowl combine eggs and milk then pour mixture into pan. Pull mixture away from edges of pan using a spatula and let uncooked egg flow into the space. After a minute, scatter over broccoli and push gently into egg mixture. Dollop over pesto, then scatter spinach and peas on top.
2 Place a lid over pan and let omelette cook another 2 minutes, or until top is set and spinach is wilted.
3 While omelette is cooking, in a bowl combine ricotta, lemon zest and juice.
4 Serve omelette garnished with lemon ricotta and seasoned with black pepper and chilli flakes (if desired) and toast on the side.
Variations
Make it gluten free: Use gluten-free bread and check pesto is gluten free.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 579cal
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Kilojoules 2420kJ
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Protein 34g
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Total fat 29g
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–Saturated fat 7g
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Carbohydrates 40g
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–Sugars 9g
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Dietary fibre 13g
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Sodium 570mg
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Calcium 300mg
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Iron 6mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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