Lunch: Smoked Mozzarella, Spinach, and Pepper Omelet Sandwiches

Recipe by Michele Powers Serve with fresh fruit salad drizzled with berry or vanilla yogurt.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Spinach

Health benefits of Smoked Mozzarella, Spinach, and Pepper Omelet Sandwiches

Spinach is a nutrient-dense leafy green vegetable that is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, as well as iron, magnesium, and antioxidants. The high iron content in spinach helps combat anemia, which is common in women with PCOS. Magnesium helps reduce inflammation and improve insulin sensitivity. The antioxidants in spinach can help lower oxidative stress, which is beneficial for managing PCOS symptoms. Including spinach in your diet can support overall health and well-being.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons fat-free milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
6 large egg whites
3 large eggs
Dash of hot pepper sauce
Cooking spray
1 cup finely diced red bell pepper
3/4 cup prechopped onion
4 sourdough English muffins, split
1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded smoked mozzarella cheese
1 1/2 cups bagged baby spinach leaves

Instructions

Preheat broiler.
Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk until combined; set aside.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add bell pepper and onion; sauté 4 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium. Pour egg mixture into pan; let egg mixture set slightly. Tilt pan; carefully lift edges of omelet with a spatula to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath cooked portion. Cook 3 minutes. Wrap handle of pan with foil; place pan under broiler. Broil 1 minute or until set and lightly browned.
Arrange muffin halves in a single layer on a baking sheet. Sprinkle muffin halves evenly with cheese, and broil 1 minute or until cheese begins to brown.
Divide omelet into 4 portions; place 1 portion on bottom half of each muffin. Top evenly with spinach leaves; top with remaining muffin halves.