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HEALTHY RECIPE-OF-THE-MONTH
* Feta Omelet with Breadcrumbs
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  5 tablespoons water
  1/4 teaspoon salt
  4 large eggs
  4 large egg whites
  1 tablespoon olive oil
  3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs
  1/2 cup (2 ounces) crumbled feta cheese
  1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
  2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried oregano

1. Preheat broiler.

2. Combine first 4 ingredients in a bowl; stir well with a whisk.

3. Heat oil in a 9-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add breadcrumbs; cook for 1 minute or until lightly browned.

4. Spread egg mixture evenly in pan; top with cheese. Broil 15 minutes or until omelet is firm. Sprinkle with onions, parsley, and oregano. Cut into wedges.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 1 wedge)

Nutritional Information per Serving:
Calories: 163
Carbohydrates:11.4g
Cholesterol: 156
Fat: 8.5g
Sodium: 400 mg
Protein: 9.7g
Calcium: 104mg
Iron: 1.6mg
Fiber: 0.5g

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