Canned asparagus is fine for this, but you may cook some up if you prefer, or use leftover asparagus, should you have any.
Yield: 1 serving, with 3 grams of carbohydrates and 1 gram of fiber, for a total of 2 grams of usable carbs and 25 grams of protein.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup shredded Gruyere cheese
- 1 ounce boiled or baked deli ham (or sliced leftover ham)
- 3 asparagus spears, cooked
INSTRUCTIONS
- Make your omelet according to Dana’s Easy Omelet Method, placing the Gruyere, ham, and asparagus over half of your omelet when you get to step 6.
- Cover, turn the burner to low, and cook until the cheese is melted (2 to 3 minutes).
- Follow the directions to finish making the omelet.



