Spinach Omelette with Leftover Mashed Potatoes

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This recipe came together from some leftover ingredients. I've made omelettes with various veggie ingredients, but the addition of leftover mashed potatoes as a base turned this breakfast dish into a main course meal.

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 omelette

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

  • 1 medium Spanish sweet onion, chopped

  • 2 cups fresh spinach

  • 2 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 ounce shredded mozzarella cheese

  • 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes

  • 1 tablespoon salsa

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and beaten eggs and mix together to coat. Add cheese and cover the pan with a lid.

  2. Lower heat and steam until eggs are set, about 5 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile, microwave leftover mashed potatoes until heated through, about 1 to 2 minutes.

  4. Lay out cooked omelette over potatoes and top with salsa. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cook's Note:

You can use any cheese you prefer.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

500 Calories
21g Fat
52g Carbs
27g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 500
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g 27%
Saturated Fat 11g 56%
Cholesterol 391mg 130%
Sodium 1126mg 49%
Total Carbohydrate 52g 19%
Dietary Fiber 7g 24%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 27g 54%
Vitamin C 38mg 43%
Calcium 395mg 30%
Iron 4mg 24%
Potassium 1303mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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