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# Healthy Recipes: Herbed Spanish Omelet
- URL: https://www.foodconsumer.org/healthy_recipes_0402130819/
- Published: 2013-04-02T21:18:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-22T16:18:29.000Z
- Description: A brunch omelet of potatoes, red onion and garlic with fresh parsley, basil and chives folded into four whole eggs and two whites, cooked in a skillet and browned on top if you like. Four servings at 260 calories each.
- Author: Food Consumer
- Tags: Healthy Recipes from AICR, Recipes & Dining, #vivvo-import

Beneficial Brunch

# Herbed Spanish Omelet

This week’s recipe is a delicious brunch favorite that packs protein, B-vitamins and cancer-protective phytochemicals. Eggs are an inexpensive protein source, and only contain about 70-80 calories each. This omelet features potatoes, fresh, spring herbs and red onions. Onions, garlic and chives are allium vegetables that contain quercetin and allixin, compounds being studied for their role in cancer prevention.

**Makes 4 servings.**

**Per serving:** 260 calories, 12 g total fat (2 g saturated fat), 28 g carbohydrate,   
11 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 106 mg sodium.

| 1 lb. potatoes, peeled and diced or shredded 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1/2 cup diced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh parsley 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil and chives |  | 4 large whole eggs, lightly beaten 2 egg whites, lightly beaten Salt to taste Sprigs of fresh herbs to garnish (optional) |
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## Directions

1. Place potatoes in large pan. Cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook uncovered for 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for about 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender, not mushy. Drain well.
2. Heat oil in deep 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook for about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add potatoes and cook an additional 5 minutes.
3. Add parsley, basil and chives to beaten eggs and egg whites. Season with salt if desired. Pour mixture over potatoes in hot skillet. Reduce heat and cook uncovered for about 10 minutes or until bottom of omelet is golden.
4. If desired, brown top under toaster oven. Garnish with fresh herb sprigs. Serve immediately.