High-Protein Zucchini Omelette Recipe for Quick Summer Meals, Life in canada

Make the most of your garden zucchini harvest with a quick Zucchini Omelette recipe ideal for any summer meal.

A simple, easy summer dinner or lunch recipe begins with freshly picked zucchini and farm-fresh eggs.

Whenever I grab a knife from the kitchen, Mrs. CBB knows I’m headed out back to pick more zucchini.

Oh no, not more is what I always hear from Mrs. CBB because she is currently inundated with them.

I plant zucchini in large pots in our backyard every year and watch as they take over the space in two months.

We harvest the orange blossoms to make Italian Fried Zucchini Fritters, and then it hits the onslaught of zucchini all at once.

If you grow zucchini, then you know exactly what I’m talking about, come mid to late July when they are ready to pick.

There’s no shortage of zucchini; most people who grow them often gift them to family, friends, and neighbors.

Benefits Of Eating Zucchini

My wife, Mrs. CBB, is anemic and has undergone many iron infusions over the past two years.

Her doctor asked her to eat iron-rich foods such as meats, fish, poultry, fruit, nuts, vegetables, and legumes.

Her favourite vegetables are zucchini and spinach, which have 9.2 milligrams per 100 grams.

Although not as rich as spinach, 100 grams of zucchini is also suitable for preventing anemia, as it contains 370 micrograms of iron.

According to Healthline, eating zucchini has numerous benefits as it is rich in nutrients, regulates blood sugar, and promotes heart health.

• Heart Health
• Rich in nutrients, minerals, Vitamin C, B6, and Potassium
• Weight Management
• Eye-Health
• Anemia Prevention
• Improved Digestion
• Blood Sugar Regulation

Garden-fresh zucchini is packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin, suitable for vision. Zucchini is also high in fiber and low in calories, potentially aiding in weight management and improving digestion.- Healthline

Quick 33 Grams Of Protein

Everyone knows eating eggs is acceptable for any meal, whether breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Sometimes I make a pot of hard-boiled eggs and snack on them throughout the day.

The nutritional numbers below for my Zucchini Omelette may differ based on the brands and amount you use to make my recipe.

Overall, this zucchini omelette has 33 grams of protein and 365 calories.

• 3 large eggs have 18 grams of protein and 210 calories
• 1 cup 1/4 inch sliced zucchini, 1 gram of protein, and 21 calories
• 1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese, 14-16 grams of protein, and 92 calories
• 1 teaspoon of Avocado oil has 42 calories

Popular Zucchini Recipes

Each season, I like to create a new recipe with fresh, baby zucchini.

I prefer to pick my zucchini when they are smaller because they are so tender.

When I first tried zucchini in the UK, I wasn’t a huge fan, but since my father-in-law reintroduced me to it, I’ve been growing it myself.

Some of my favorite zucchini recipes are on this blog because when you have load after load growing, you find ways to use them up.

How To Make A Zucchini Omelette With Cottage Cheese

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup 1/4 inch sliced fresh zucchini
• 1/2 cup 1% cottage cheese
• 1 tsp Avocado Oil
• Salt, Pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions

1. Wash one small zucchini and slice it into 1/4 inch rounds.
2. Add one teaspoon of avocado oil to a non-stick frying pan on medium heat.
3. Once heated, add the slices of zucchini arranged flat in the pan.
4. Fry until lightly browned on each side (about 5 minutes)
5. Crack 3 large eggs in a bowl, add herbs (I used basil, chives, and parsley), salt, pepper (optional), and whisk.
6. Pour the egg mixture over the top once the zucchini is golden brown on each side.
7. Move the frying pan around to ensure the egg mixture covers each zucchini slice.
8. Add 1/2 cup of cottage cheese in dollops over the eggs.
9. Let the omelette cook until the bottom is a light brown and flip it over to form an omelette.
10. Flip the entire omelette half over and cook for another 3-5 minutes to allow the top portion to brown.
11. Serve with buttered toast or your favourite grains.

Tips For Making A Zucchini Omelette

You can use the air fryer to make the zucchini rounds instead of the frying pan.

Lightly coat the zucchini with the avocado oil before air frying.

Take the protein a step further, make a cottage cheese wrap in the oven, add the omelette once it’s done, and roll it into a tortilla. (Doing so will increase the protein and calories.)

Other serving options include a tortilla, bagel, crumpet, muffin, etc.

If you don’t like cottage cheese, leave it out and use a different type of cheese or no cheese at all. Adjust the protein amount accordingly.

Put any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to two days.

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