Recipe of the month: A hearty and healthy protein-rich breakfast “Sports Omelet”

With this sports omelet recipe, you will get your day off to a good start. It is a hearty and healthy protein-rich breakfast that is ideal for athletes and people who lead an active lifestyle. This omelet is rich in protein, which is essential for muscle recovery and building after an intense training session. Additionally, protein helps provide a long-lasting feeling of satiety, meaning you will be less likely to feel hungry during the morning.

By adding vegetables such as spinach, tomatoes, and bell peppers to the omelet, you also get a good dose of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. These important nutrients contribute to a healthy immune system and overall well-being.

It is important to remember that a balanced diet and regular physical exercise is essential for a healthy lifestyle. This tasty recipe A sports omelet can be a good and nutritious addition to your morning routine to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Ingredients for 1 person:

• Brown rice (40 grams)
• 3 eggs (50 grams each) 
• 1 tablespoon (10 ml) olive oil
• ½ (40 grams) finely chopped red onion
• ½ (50 grams) red bell pepper, diced
• 1 tomato (70 grams) diced
• 2 handfuls (50 grams each) of fresh spinach
• 2 sprigs (2 grams each) finely chopped parsley
• salt and pepper (to taste)

Preparation method:

1. Cook the brown rice according to the instructions on the packaging. 
2. Mix the eggs in a bowl and set aside. 
3. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. 
4. Add the onion, bell pepper, tomato, and spinach and stir well for three minutes. 
5. Add the egg mixture, the rice, and the parsley. 
6. Turn the heat down a bit and put a lid on the pan. 
7. After five minutes, remove the pan from the heat, tilt the pan, and fold the omelet in half. 
8. Put the pan back on the heat, place the lid on, and let the omelet continue cooking for another minute. 

Enjoy your meal! 🙂

Nutritional value Sports Omelet (466 grams)  

Kilocalories: 417 kcal
Carbohydrates: 21.2 grams (EN% 20.3)
Proteins: 24.3 grams (EN% 23.3)
Fats: 24.7 grams (EN% 53.3)
Fiber: 4.9 grams

NOTE! To make it easy to log in to this dish, we have once again included this recipe in our RWIJK GYM nutrition app. You can find the dish under “My meals” under the name “RWIJK GYM Sport Omelet”. 

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