Are Omelettes healthy?

linzibean

Myself and OH are mostly veggie, eating meat only twice a week or so, so that we can buy good quality. I am, however, running low on good veggie ideas. Are Omelettes healthy? I wouldn't use cheese, but put in veggies and maybe prawns. I'm trying my best to lose weight and wouldn't want to derail that be eating something really bad!! I realise it's probably the cooking in oil or butter that's the worst par,t but you don't need much do you? If anyone had an ida of calorie and fat content that would be great (for a plain omelette).

chocolate.orange_2

If i can remember correctly from my days of dieting.

Its the yolk of the egg where the calories are.
So if making a plain omlette use 1 whole egg and 1 egg white or 2 whole eggs and 2 egg whites

HTH

mrcow

There's no such thing as an unhealthy food. Just an unhealthy diet.

Omelettes are good for you.....as is cheese.

Veggie omelette......you're probably looking at about 350 calories depending on what you put in it and how much oil you use (you can get a low cal oil spray, but I never think they're up to much).

lindab15

I'd say omelettes are pretty healthy - I've done Slimming World in the past, and if you're using Frylight and a decent non-stick pan, you're getting away with minimum calories etc in the form of fat. No limit with Slimming World - as you say, it's the add-ons which can make the difference. Weight Watchers 'charge' for eggs in their points system, I think ? (Knowledgeable MSE'rs will advise - I hate counting food so never took to the WW system).

I love mushrooms, fresh chopped tomatoes and basil with mine.

Might depend on any existing health conditions which could limit the number of eggs you should eat per week (don't ask me - no idea why, but have heard several people say they can't have more than 5 eggs a week, etc).

Spanish Omelettes are a good variation - with loads of pre-cooked, sliced potatoes, onions and veggies like courgettes and tomatoes. Flash under the grill to brown on top and then slice it up into wedges.

chuckles1066

linzibean wrote: »

Myself and OH are mostly veggie, eating meat only twice a week or so, so that we can buy good quality. I am, however, running low on good veggie ideas. Are Omelettes healthy? I wouldn't use cheese, but put in veggies and maybe prawns. I'm trying my best to lose weight and wouldn't want to derail that be eating something really bad!! I realise it's probably the cooking in oil or butter that's the worst par,t but you don't need much do you? If anyone had an ida of calorie and fat content that would be great (for a plain omelette).

Follow the chinese example, a good, solid Foo Yung.

Mushrooms, prawns, peas, beansprouts, a few bits of ham, cheese.............delicious :T

tracyburt

chuckles1066 wrote: »

Follow the chinese example, a good, solid Foo Yung.

Mushrooms, prawns, peas, beansprouts, a few bits of ham, cheese.............delicious :T

Mmmmmmmm, now you're making me really hungry. Have made a quiche for tea using left over pepper and bacon (and lots of eggs as we have overproducing chickens!) but would much rather go with your idea, however would need Chinese chips from the local takeaway so then would not be very health or moneysaving , guess I better stick to the quiche :rolleyes:

champys

chuckles1066 wrote: »

Follow the chinese example, a good, solid Foo Yung.

Mushrooms, prawns, peas, beansprouts, a few bits of ham, cheese.............delicious :T

Yes and remember a good Foo Yung comes with a nice HM tomato sauce, simply made with some stock, tomato puree, a little sugar and flavoured with soy sauce. I think I'll make one tomorrow - mine will have leek as filling, and a tin of crab as that what's in the house! Thanks for reminding me.

Penny-Pincher!!

We normally do ours with onion, mushroom, ham/bacon and some grated cheddar on the top..then grilled for 2 mins....yummy!!

I have also used peppers, leek, sweetcorn and peas.

PP
xx

Charis

chocolate.orange wrote: »

If i can remember correctly from my days of dieting.

Its the yolk of the egg where the calories are.
So if making a plain omlette use 1 whole egg and 1 egg white or 2 whole eggs and 2 egg whites

HTH

But if you're really OS you won't be able to discard the excess yolks, especially if you are buying free range. If you use them in something else, of course the extra calories will just end up there. Better to have a smaller omelette and fill up with bread, like in the 'good' old days .

liz545

You could always do a souffle omlette, because they're finished under the grill you don't need so much oil, and because they're fluffy they feel more satisfying? http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4500/summer-souffle-omelette.jsp
I'd serve that with a big pile of salad/steamed veg and maybe a small granary roll, and you've got a pretty filling dinner!

pavlovs_dog

frittata is another (similar) idea - basically an unfolded omlette