Protein Artist

Category: Eggs

  • Marinated Mozzarella Omelette, 14 grams protein

    Marinated Mozzarella Omelette, 14 grams protein

    marinated mozzarella ballsHave you seen these containers of marinated mozzarella balls at the gourmet cheese isle in your supermarket?  Here’s one quick way to add 4 grams of protein to your meal with just one ounce of mozzarella.

    Ingredients:

    • 1 ounce (or two small balls) marinated mozzarella (4)
    • 1 egg (6g)
    • 1 ounce shredded mozzarella (4g)
    • Salt & Pepper to taste.


    Directions:

    • IMG_1780Spray small frying pan with oil spray.
    • Heat the mozzarella balls on a medium flame until half melted.
    • Pour in one egg, scrambled.
    • Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and shredded mozzarella cheese.
    • Flip over to thoroughly cook eggs.
    • Do not overcook, or it will be hard to chew the mozzarella when crispy.
  • Tuna Omelette, 16.5 grams of protein per 4 oz meal

    Tuna Omelette, 16.5 grams of protein per 4 oz meal

    tuna omelette Before RNY, I prepared portions of tuna blended with pickle juice and greek yogurt.  It totaled to 10g of protein per 2 oz portion.  Here I used one portion of the tuna puree to make a breakfast omelette by mixing it up in a pot with 1 tablespoon of shredded cheese and one ounce eggbeaters. The results: A yummy pureed meal with 16.5 grams of protein!

  • Egg-n-Cheese Omelette, 14 gram protein per 4 oz breakfast meal

    Egg-n-Cheese Omelette, 14 gram protein per 4 oz breakfast meal

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    Ingredients:

    • 1 egg (6g)
    • 2 ounce shredded cheese  (8g)
    • ¼ ounce sauteed onions (one cube sliced into four slivers)
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Yields: One Egg-n-Cheese  Omelette at 14 gram protein per 4 oz breakfast meal.

  • Tuscan Omelette, 20 grams protein per 4 oz meal

    Tuscan Omelette, 20 grams protein per 4 oz meal

    Tuscan Omelette, 20 oz. protein per 4 oz meal

    Ingredients:

    • 1 egg (6g)
    • 1 ounce feta cheese (6g)
    • 1 ounce shredded cheese (8g)
    • 1 teaspoon bruschetta from jar
    • ¼ ounce minced onions (1/4 slice from one ounce cubes)
    • salt & pepper to taste

    Directions: 

    • DirectionsSpray small frying with oil.
    • On medium heat, combine feta cheese, minced onions and bruschetta, cook until bubbling.
    • Add egg, salt, pepper, and shredded cheese
    • Mix or flip until cooked, about two minutes.

    Yields:  One portion of Tuscan omelette at 20 grams protein.