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Menu title: 5 A Day



5 A Day Fruits and Vegetables

Recipes
Breakfast

Spanish Omelet
Ingredients Directions

2 baked potatoes, diced
2 cups fat-free egg substitute
1 large tomato, seeded and diced
2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. olive oil
1 large onion, minced
2 tsp. margarine

  • In a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, cook the potatoes, onions, tomatoes, parsley and garlic in the oil until most of liquid has evaporated from the tomatoes
  • Transfer to a large bowl and stir in eggs.
  • Wipe out the frying pan then place it over medium-high heat and let stand for about 2 minutes.
  • Add 1 tsp. margarine and swirl the pan to distribute.
  • Add half of the egg mixture; lift and rotate pan so that the eggs are evenly distributed.
  • As the eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath.
  • Turn the heat to low, cover the pan and cook until the top is set.
  • Invert onto a serving plate.
  • Cut into wedges.
  • Repeat with the remaining 1 tsp. margarine and egg mixture.
  • Makes 4 servings.


This is an official 5 A Day recipe.
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving: Calories, 211; Fat, 3.3g; Fiber, 3.6g; Cholesterol, 0mg; Sodium, 174mg; percent calories from fat, 14%.



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