Turkey and vegetable omelette with herbs

Why This Works for Intermittent Fasting

This omelette delivers over 35g of protein and a solid dose of healthy fat, creating the satiety that keeps hunger locked away for hours after your eating window closes. The combination of turkey and eggs provides a complete amino acid profile to support muscle retention during extended fasts. It digests cleanly with no sugar or starch to spike insulin, making it an ideal first meal after a 16–18 hour fast.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 80g cooked turkey breast, finely chopped or shredded
• 1 tbsp butter or ghee
• 40g baby spinach
• 50g mushrooms, thinly sliced
• ¼ red bell pepper, finely diced
• 2 tbsp full-fat cream cheese (optional, for richness)
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh chives, chopped
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme, and beat well until fully combined.
2. Heat a 20–22cm non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the butter or ghee and let it melt until it begins to foam.
3. Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden. Add the diced bell pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Add the spinach and stir for 30 seconds until just wilted. Push all vegetables to one side of the pan.
5. Pour the beaten eggs evenly over the pan, tilting to coat the base. Let the eggs cook undisturbed for 60–90 seconds until the edges are set but the centre is still slightly runny.
6. Scatter the chopped turkey across one half of the omelette. If using cream cheese, dot small spoonfuls over the turkey.
7. Fold the omelette in half over the filling and slide onto a plate.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and chives. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

Fasting Compatibility

Best for: 16:8, 18:6, OMAD. This omelette is an ideal meal to break a 16–18 hour fast — it is light enough to avoid overwhelming a resting digestive system while providing ample protein and fat to sustain energy and suppress hunger for several hours without triggering an insulin spike.

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