An omelet makes a power-packed supper, especially if you combine it with the greens and proteins that lend your fast day a bit of stamina. The 2-egg recipes will work equally well as a substantial breakfast. If you want to cut back on calories, a 1-egg omelet is still a very fine thing. Or a 1-yolk, 2-white omelet can give you a bit more substance without the calories.
Fresh Pea, Smoked Trout, and Dill
CALORIE COUNT: 219
2 medium eggs
Scant 1 ounce/25g blanched shelled fresh peas
1 ounce/30g smoked trout, flaked
1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
Pepper
Spray oil
Beat the eggs. Stir in the peas, trout, and dill and season with pepper. Spray your pan and heat over low heat. Pour in the eggs and cook till just set.
Zucchini, Goat Cheese, and Red Onion
CALORIE COUNT: 284
2 medium eggs
1 small zucchini, grated (squeeze out excess water)
1 ounce/30g minced red onion
Salt and pepper
Spray oil
1 ounce/30g soft goat cheese
Beat the eggs. Stir in the zucchini and onion and season with salt and pepper. Spray your pan and heat over low heat. Pour in the eggs and cook till just set. Top with the cheese and broil for 3 to 4 minutes to melt.
Wilted Spinach, Fava Beans, and Pecorino
CALORIE COUNT: 297
2 medium eggs
31/2 ounces/100g shelled fresh or frozen fava beans, blanched
21/4 ounces/60g baby spinach leaves, blanched (see note)
Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon grated pecorino cheese
Salt and pepper
Spray oil
Beat the eggs. Stir in the beans, spinach, parsley, and cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Spray your pan and cook the eggs over low heat till just set. This can be eaten hot or cold, and it’s very good for picnics and lunch boxes.
Swiss, Tomato, and Arugula
CALORIE COUNT: 300
2 medium eggs
1 medium tomato, diced
Salt and pepper
Spray oil
1 ounce/30g grated Swiss cheese
A large handful of arugula leaves
Beat the eggs. Stir in the tomato and season with salt and pepper. Spray your pan and heat over low heat. Pour in the eggs and cook till just set. Top with the cheese and broil for 3 to 4 minutes to melt. Serve topped with arugula.