Creamy Goat Cheese Pesto Omelet (ww 10 Pointsplus)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 1/2 cup edamame, frozen shelled (organic preferred)
• 4 large organic egg whites
• 1/2 cup organic fat-free cottage cheese (horizon or friendship brand)
• 1/4 cup goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 1/2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 4 slices whole- wheat bread, toasted
• organic fruit preserves (optional)

Recipe

• 1 heat a large nonstick skillet coated lightly with cooking spray over medium heat until hot. add the edammame and cook until beginning to brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• 2 in medium bowl beat together the egg whites and cottage cheese; add to the skillet and stir in the edammame. continue to cook without stirring for 2 minutes or until set on bottom. using a spatula, gently lift the edges of the omelet to allow the uncooked portion of eggs to settle to the bottom and edges and set. continue cooking for 2 minutes or until the center is almost set.
• 3 combine the goat cheese and pesto; spoon the mixture down the center of the omelet. using a large spatula, fold half of the omelet over the filling.
• 4 reduce heat to low; cook for 2 minutes or until the cheese melts and the center is set.
• 5 use the large spatula to cut the omelet in half; transfer to serving dishes and top with basil.
• 6 serve with toast, and, if desired, preserves.