Interesting facts about omelette:It is not known exactly where and when the dish with this name appeared. There is a legend that tells how the Roman Emperor, having lost his way while hunting, became hungry. The road led him to the house of a poor man, who, without losing his head, treated the important guest to what he had in his house. He mixed chicken eggs in a bowl, added milk and baked it in the oven. The Emperor really liked this dish, and he ordered the court chefs to cook it in the palace. Over time, culinary masters improved this recipe, adding new components to it. Soon, the omelet became very popular throughout Europe, especially in France and Italy. It is also well known in Asia, the Japanese complement it with rice. An omelet consisting of only proteins is a slightly unusual dish for everyone, but at the same time very tasty. But protein omelet is very respected by nutritionists. It is characterized by a reduced content of fats and carbohydrates, and, on the contrary, it gives an abundance of proteins. This dish is suitable for both adults and children, and in general for all those who are contraindicated in the diet of whole eggs, both fried and hard-boiled. This omelet can be cooked in the oven, in a frying pan, in a steamer. Even if you do not have the latter at home, we will tell you how to make a steam omelet without it at home.
Protein omelet for breakfast
Agree, sometimes such a situation arises,when you have some egg whites left after cooking. For example, after baking. What to make with them? Nothing else comes to mind except eggnog or meringue. We will give you a fresh idea: why not make a wonderful, light, melt-in-your-mouth egg white omelette? Ingredients:
- 30 milliliters of milk
- butter - 20 grams
- 5-6 proteins
- salt, spices to taste
- greenery
Method of preparation:Beat the egg whites until stiff. Then gradually pour in the milk in several portions, add salt and spices. Finely chop the greens, preferably dill, with a knife and add to the omelette dough. Mix everything thoroughly. Melt a piece of butter in a frying pan and then pour in the egg white mixture. Fry this omelette for about three minutes on one side and the same on the other. It is better to cover the frying pan with a lid, so the egg whites will be fluffier. When the omelette becomes golden brown, put it on a plate, divide into portions and serve. Sour cream, mayonnaise or any creamy sauce will go well with it.
Sweet omelet from egg whites in the oven
We recommend that you pay attention to this recipe -it will be a real find for mothers who care about their children's nutrition and want to make their breakfasts tasty, nutritious and varied. It's hard to believe, but an omelette can also be sweet. The recipe will also be useful for people who care about their health or those who are losing weight on a protein diet. The omelette can be cooked in the oven with a minimum amount of oil, and then there will be no fat in it at all. Ingredients:
- ½ cup strawberry or apricot jam
- egg whites - 4 pieces
- sugar - 2 tablespoons
- butter - a teaspoon
- powdered sugar - 1 tablespoon
Method of preparation:Beat the egg whites with a mixer until thick. Add sugar and half a glass of fruit or berry jam. Since the omelette will be small and intended for two people, take a small baking dish. Grease it with butter, put the jam and egg whites into it and put it in the oven. The standard temperature is 1800 C, the oven time is 20-25 minutes. After cooking, take out the baking sheet, divide the omelette into parts, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar. Serve this dish with sweet sour cream, yogurt, vanilla sauce or hot milk.
Protein Omelette with Vegetables and Cheese
Oven-baked omelette and justfried in a frying pan, as usual - these are, as they say, two different dishes. And the difference between them is very significant. If you have never cooked an omelette in the oven before, be sure to try this recipe. We assure you that in the future you will often make the dish this way. Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- butter - a teaspoon
- 30 milliliters of milk
- flour - 1 tablespoon
- cherry tomatoes - 5 pieces
- sweet pepper - 1 piece
- salad leaves - several pieces
- greenery
- salt and black pepper
- cheese hard - 50 grams
Method of preparation:Beat the egg whites with a fork or mixer. When the mass increases significantly in volume and thickens, add milk little by little, carefully add flour, salt, add spices. Put the protein dough on a baking sheet covered with paper and bake in the oven for 15 minutes at 180 C. The recipe for this omelette includes vegetables, so now is the time to prepare them. So, cut the cherry tomatoes in half, and the sweet pepper into strips, do not forget to remove the seeds and tail. Finely chop the greens with a knife. When the omelette is ready and evenly baked, take it out, put the filling of vegetables and greens on one side, cover with the other side - like in a sandwich. Sprinkle with grated cheese on top and keep in the oven for about 5 minutes until the cheese begins to melt. Cut this envelope into several portions and serve on plates lined with lettuce leaves, garnished with sprigs of greenery. This oven-baked omelette goes well with tomato or vegetable juice.
Dietary steam omelette
If you are faced with a situation wherea gentle diet is necessary, then one of the most desirable dishes for you will be an omelet of proteins, cooked in a steam. It is best to eat it with buckwheat porridge in water without oil - then you get a portion of amino acids that a person needs per meal. The recipe for this omelet will be useful for those people who are forced to limit themselves in nutrition. It can be cooked in a steamer, or you can make a water bath and make it in a saucepan with steam. Ingredients:
- 3 egg whites
- 50 milliliters of water
- a pinch of salt
- butter - 10 grams
- 1 small vegetable marrow
Method of preparation:Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, add water and salt. Grease a small glass or ceramic dish with butter and leave to cook in a steamer for no more than 15 minutes. The egg white mass should thicken. If your dish is deep, stir the omelette periodically. After the allotted time, put a small cube of butter on the hot dish, which will instantly melt and give your omelette a special tenderness and creamy aroma. At the same time, steam the zucchini right there in the steamer: just cut it and put it in the container. Serve with the omelette.
Omelet without yolks with corn
A great solution for breakfast or lunch is an omelette.in a steamer. A simple egg dish is always healthy and very tasty. However, not all people can eat yolks, as they have a high calorie content and contain a lot of cholesterol. Also, sometimes there is an allergy to yolks. But there is always a way to stick to a diet and at the same time not part with your favorite dish. We suggest you cook a steam omelet. And if even more specifically, we present for your consideration an interesting recipe for a protein omelet with corn. Ingredients:
- milk - 200 milliliters
- flour - 1 tablespoon
- canned corn - 1 pot
- 5 eggs
- salt, spices
- greenery
Method of preparation:The recipe for this dish is designed specifically for creating a culinary masterpiece in a steamer. Therefore, find a form suitable in size for cooking in your steamer in advance, grease it with butter. In a separate bowl, lightly beat the eggs, when the mass increases in volume and thickens, add milk, salt and carefully add a tablespoon of flour. Pour into the prepared form for steam processing. Open a can of corn, put it in a colander to drain excess liquid. Then put it in the same form, where the omelet mass is already waiting. Send your future masterpiece and in 25 minutes in the steamer everything will be ready. When you take it out, do not forget to decorate with chopped herbs. An omelet, cooked in any way - in a frying pan, in the oven or steamed - is one of the best options for breakfast or lunch. It can also be used as a full-fledged meal for any diet, especially if it has strict restrictions. Although this dish is low in calories and contains little fat, it is quite dense, provides the body with a boost of energy and keeps you full for the whole day.
