Omelet In a Mug Recipe With Spinach & Feta Is Breakfast Genius (5 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) Mediterranean Diet Recipes High Protein Recipes Breakfast Budget Recipes Low Carb Recipes Snacks Gluten-free Menopause Recipes

We've all heard that breakfast is considered the most important meal of the day. But we also know that it can be difficult to make a healthy breakfast on busy mornings. What to do? Make an omelet in a mug! With just five ingredients and in only about 10 minutes, you can have a warm, high-protein meal to start your day. I'd go so far as to say this omelet in a mug recipe with spinach and feta is breakfast genius!

This easy high-protein breakfast recipe powers you up with delicious Mediterranean flavors while offering the health benefits of spinach and the health benefits of bell peppers. It also includes feta cheese, which is considered one of the world's healthiest cheeses.

Photo credit (all photos): Elisa Schmitz

To make this gluten-free egg recipe, here's what you need to gather: eggs, milk, feta cheese, fresh spinach and red bell pepper. You combine the ingredients in a mug then microwave it until cooked through. So simple! 

You can swap in your favorite vegetables, cheeses or cooked meats to customize your omelet in a mug. You can garnish the eggs with fresh herbs for added flavor (I topped mine with fresh parsley). It's a genius way to start your day!

Cuisine: Mediterranean / American
Prep Time: 6 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 9 minutes
Servings: 1

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 2 tablespoons feta cheese, crumbled
• 1 ounce fresh baby spinach, torn into pieces
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Here's how to make it:

1. Spray a mug with cooking spray. Add the eggs and milk. Season with sea salt and black pepper then whisk with a fork to blend.
2. Add the feta, spinach and red peppers. Stir to combine.
3. Microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and stir. Cook for 1 more minute or until eggs are cooked through.
4. Serve immediately. Top with fresh herbs or your other favorite toppings. This recipe is best eaten fresh, but any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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