Heart Healthy Recipes for Seniors

Rise and Shine Breakfast Omelet

This protein-rich breakfast is an easy heart healthy recipe made with egg whites, lean turkey, and fresh vegetables. This recipe helps prevent heart conditions like high cholesterol and high blood pressure and fits naturally within recipes for coronary heart disease awareness as part of everyday meal planning.

Ingredients

• ¼ cup liquid egg whites (or 2–3 large egg whites) • 2–3 oz cooked turkey (deli slices or ground turkey sausage) • ¼ cup chopped onion • 1 cup fresh baby spinach, packed

• 6–8 cherry or grape tomatoes, halved • 1 teaspoon olive oil or cooking spray • Kosher salt and ground black pepper, to taste • Optional: feta or Swiss cheese

Instructions

1. Chop all vegetables and turkey to ensure even cooking. 2.Heat olive oil or cooking spray in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. 3.Add onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. 4.Add tomatoes and cook for 1–2 minutes, then stir in spinach until wilted. 5.Season lightly with salt and pepper. 6.Whisk egg whites in a small bowl until slightly frothy. 7.Reduce heat to medium-low and pour egg whites into the skillet. 8.Add turkey and vegetables evenly over the eggs. 9.Sprinkle with cheese if using, fold omelet, and cook until set. 10.Remove from heat and serve warm.

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