Denver Omelet

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Diet types:
  • CKD non-dialysis
  • Dialysis
  • Diabetes

Recipe submitted by DaVita dietitian Helen from Colorado.

Portions: 1

Serving size: 1

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon canola oil
  • 1/4 cup bell pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 1/2 ounce ham, diced
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 ounce extra-sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

Preparation

  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced pepper, onion and ham. Sauté for 2 minutes.
  2. Beat egg and egg white.
  3. Pour egg mixture into skillet.
  4. Cook until the omelet firms up and then loosen both sides of the omelet with a spatula. Roll it over onto a serving plate and sprinkle cheese on top.

Nutrients per serving

  • Calories  228
  • Protein  17 g
    •
  • Carbohydrates  7 g
    •
  • Fat  15 g
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  • Cholesterol  233 mg
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  • Sodium  360 mg
  • Potassium  275 mg
  • Phosphorus  226 mg
  • Calcium  142 mg
  • Fiber  0.9 g
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Renal and renal diabetic food choices

  • 2-1/2 meat
  • 1 vegetable, low potassium
  • 1 fat

Carbohydrate choices

1/2

Helpful hints

  • Add additional egg white if you need a higher protein breakfast.
  • Double ingredients to make an omelet for two.

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5 Comments | Average User Rating:
Denver Omelet
Riojt4KidneyTransported says:
5

I've definitely tried that a couple of times , and I'm going to tried that omelette again real soon at home this time not at the IHOP restaurant, for real though, you know!

Mar. 22, 2016, 12:24 PM
Denver Omelet
Smookie says:
5

Was very good. I use turkey instead of ham. But very good with both.

Nov. 05, 2014, 6:34 AM
Denver Omelet
Melissa007 says:
5

This is one great Omelet it taste great. my family enjoyed one with me and loved it.

Apr. 09, 2012, 5:12 AM
Denver Omelet
stelbisc says:
5

Loved for two reasons - tastes great and has a low potassium rating. We used canola oil spray to cut down on the oil and "Better N'Eggs" product instead of real eggs. Hopefully our efforts made it that much healthier! This is one of my husbands favorites.

Nov. 25, 2009, 8:43 AM
Denver Omelet
says:
5

I am afairly new Renal Failure Patient and I must say that your recipes are GREAT!!! Iknow that if I stick to these wonderful recipes I will prolong that dreaded Dialyis Stent. Thank you so very mutch. Myrtle_lee Young

Jul. 29, 2009, 12:41 PM

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