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WW Recipe of the Day: Salmon Omelette in a Mug
Mug meals are some of the best, as there is basically no clean up except the cup! They are also mighty tasty and can be made in advance for smooth serving.
Good to know all you have to do is remove this from the fridge, cook for 2 minutes in the microwave (affiliate link) and press the coffee button.
When time is tight, this morning omelette in a mug is the way to go for a high protein, low calorie, low carb breakfast.
But there’s no reason to limit this delicious salmon omelet in a mug to breakfast. It works equally well as a nourishing lunch or simple supper. If you’re looking for 1 person portions, mug meals like this are ideal.
This time I used hot pepper jack and canned salmon which really makes a good combo. Looking forward to Italian, Spanish and Greek version in the days to come.
How Many Calories and WW Points in this Microwave Salmon Mug Omelette?
According to my calculations, each omelette has 233 calories.
To see your WW Points for this recipe, track it in the WW App!
(You must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.)
6 SmartPoints (Green plan)
1 SmartPoints (Blue plan)
1 SmartPoints (Purple plan)
6 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Recipe Notes
Pay attention to stopping the microwave (affiliate link) every 20 seconds or so, to avoid the eggs exploding in the microwave. This tip comes from experience!
Spraying or brushing the cup with oil is essential. A very slight spray is all that you need to avoid the eggs sticking to the cup and making clean up tedious.
Any leftover veggies from last night that fit in an omelette will work here. Try mushrooms, spinach, broccoli.
Also try goat cheese and any other good breakfast melting cheese.
Tuna or smoked salmon can replace the canned salmon.
A spoonful of salsa is a colorful addition.
Serving Suggestions
Serve your favorite morning brew and a small bowl of berries or other fruit. A slice of whole grain toast rounds out everything nicely.
Ways to Use Leftovers
If you have leftovers in your mug, simply cover and store and enjoy as a snack.
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Salmon Omelette in a Mug
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canned water-packed salmon
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper
- 1 tablespoon shredded jack cheese
- 1 chopped scallion
Instructions
- Spray a medium-size coffee cup, or mug, with non-stick spray.
- Spoon salmon into the mug.
- Season the eggs lightly with salt and pepper and pour over the salmon.
- Top with the shredded cheese and scallion.
- Microwave for up to 2 minutes, in 20 second increments, until the eggs are thoroughly set.
- Serve hot in the mug.
Notes
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 6 SmartPoints (Green plan) 1 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 1 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 6 PointsPlus (Old plan) Pay attention to stopping the microwave every 20 seconds or so to avoid the eggs exploding in the microwave. This tip comes from experience! Spraying or brushing the cup with oil is essential. A very slight spray is all that you need to avoid the eggs sticking to the cup and making clean up tedious.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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I’m always skeptical of cooking anything in a mug, but this omlette was wonderful, Martha. I used some leftover smoked salmon I had and it turned out beautifully.