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Western Omelet In A Jar – Easy Low Carb Breakfast You Can Make In The Microwave!

August 29, 2018 by Denise Leave a Comment

Make a batch of this low carb western omelet in a jar and you will have breakfast for 4 days. Just grab and cook for a minute or two in the microwave. Each jar has just 4.3g net carbs and tastes delicious!

More low carb jar recipes! maple bacon no bake cheesecake or 5 salads in a jar.

Make a batch of this low carb western omelet in a jar and you will have breakfast for 4 days. Just grab and cook for a minute or two in the microwave. Each jar has just 4.3g net carbs and tastes delicious!
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I like eating out of jars and mugs. I needed a low carb breakfast I could quickly pop in the microwave and eat all week. So I came  up with this western omelet in a jar. You just prepare the mixture, store it in a few jars, then microwave for a minute or two and you have a great low carb breakfast! Make a few jars at one time and breakfast is a breeze.

I also have a very popular recipe that is a sausage, pepper and spinach omelet in a jar which is very similar but they are made in the oven. This recipe is purely for a quick on the go low carb breakfast in the microwave. 

What Is In A Western Omelet

A western omelet is also sometimes called a Denver omelet and typically it has diced ham, onions and peppers. You can also add some cheddar cheese which of course I have. They are very simple but I personally love the flavor combination. You can mix it up a bit by using different peppers or cheeses, however the standard ingredients are fine with me.

Make a batch of this low carb western omelet in a jar and you will have breakfast for 4 days. Just grab and cook for a minute or two in the microwave. Each jar has just 4.3g net carbs and tastes delicious!

Western Omelet In A Jar Recipe

You start by cooking the onions and peppers and then add the ham. While that mixture is cooling, put a few eggs and a bit of cream in the blender and whip up your eggs. Then assemble a couple of jars by pouring in the eggs, then a few tablespoons of pepper mixture and top with some shredded cheese. Screw a lid on and refrigerate until ready to eat. 

Make a batch of this low carb western omelet in a jar and you will have breakfast for 4 days. Just grab and cook for a minute or two in the microwave. Each jar has just 4.3g net carbs and tastes delicious!

What Kind Of Jars Should I  Use?

In this recipe I used some 8 oz jars like this. This recipe perfectly made 4 omelet jars. However it was tricky cooking them in the microwave because they spill over if you don’t watch them while they are cooking. Eggs in the microwave will puff up a lot and then fall when you are done cooking and even though I only filled them about ⅔rds of the way I think I should have used a 12 oz jar like this. 

Make a batch of this low carb western omelet in a jar and you will have breakfast for 4 days. Just grab and cook for a minute or two in the microwave. Each jar has just 4.3g net carbs and tastes delicious!

How Long Should I Cook These In The Microwave?

First of all you want to take off the metal lid. You probably knew you can’t put metal in the microwave but just in case. Shake well before cooking and the start with 1 minute. Watch to make sure it doesn’t over flow. Then put it in for another minute and open it when it looks like it might over flow. You might have to do this a few times if you are using the 8oz jar. All in all it might take up to 2 minutes and that’s all. 

Make a batch of this low carb western omelet in a jar and you will have breakfast for 4 days. Just grab and cook for a minute or two in the microwave. Each jar has just 4.3g net carbs and tastes delicious!

Notes For This Recipe

    • I pointed out that I used an 8oz jar but I think 12oz would be better for when you are cooking them.
    • You can vary the recipe by trying different peppers and cheese. Try red peppers and gruyere or chiles and Monterey Jack.
    • Make sure you watch them when you are cooking them in the microwave because they might over flow.
    • Only make at most 4 at a time. The egg mixture will get watery and separate if they sit in the refrigerator too long.
    • Make sure to shake well before cooking if they have been sitting in the refrigerator for a few days.

Enjoy! The nutrition for 1 jar is:

280 cals / 20.6g fat / 4.9g carbs / 0.6g fiber / 18.6g protein = 4.3g net carbs

 

 

Make a batch of this low carb western omelet in a jar and you will have breakfast for 4 days. Just grab and cook for a minute or two in the microwave. Each jar has just 4.3g net carbs and tastes delicious!
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Western Omelet in a Jar - Low Carb Breakfast Prep

Make a batch of this low carb western omelet in a jar and you will have breakfast for 4 days. Just grab and cook for a minute or two in the microwave. Each jar has just 4.3g net carbs and tastes delicious!

Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Keyword breakfast, eggs, ham, jars, low carb, omelet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 280 kcal
Author Denise

Ingredients

  • 2 oz ham, diced
  • ½ cup onion, diced
  • ½ green pepper, diced
  • 1 tablespoons olive oil
  • 8 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large saute pan.  Add in the onions and peppers and saute until soft.  Then add in the pepper and cook for a few more minutes.

  2. While the ham mixture is cooling, add the eggs and cream to a blender and blend on high for a few seconds. Season with salt and pepper and mix once more. 

  3. Add the meat mixture to 4 jars. Pour the egg mixture over top and then sprinkle ¼ cup of cheese on top. 

  4. Add lid and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

  5. To cook, shake up jar and then take off the lid. Place in microwave and cook for 1 minute. Then cook for 15 seconds at a time while watching that the eggs don't overflow until cooked through. Let cool a few minutes before eating. 

 

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Nutritional information for the recipe is provided as a courtesy and is approximate only. You should always do your own calculations if you are concerned about the accuracy of this or any recipe. I use the Lose It app for all of my nutritional information because I have for years.

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