A lighter New Orleans Breakfast

Eggwhite Omelette and Café Du Monde Coffee

 

A lighter side of NOLA

 

New Orleans is one of my favorite cities in the US . Sadly, this will be the first year in nearly 10, that I will not be visiting.  It's funny how something as simple as coffee can  so I have been enjoying Café Du Monde coffee with breakfast once a week to make up for the absence.

EGGWHITE OMLETTE

2 Egg Whites
1T Greek Yogurt
Cumin
Paprika
Cayenne
Fresh Veggies (salsa is a great addition too)
Salt & Pepper
Cooking Spray

In a bowl whisk together eggs and yogurt.  In a small skillet on medium heat spray with cooking spray and lightly dust the pan with the spices, salt and pepper.  Add eggs and cook until set.  Add veggies and lightly fold in half. 

Café D'Amande
(Café Au Lait with Almond Milk)

Although there is nothing like sitting at the famous Café Du Monde café with the scent of beignets and powdered sugar traveling through the air.  The rich taste and scent of chicory coffee always perks me up and gives me the opportunity to daydream and allow my mind to take me to somewhere "I'd rather be"....

The sun is just rising, tourists are lining up, street cars are hobbling by and just as the scent of beignets begins to fill the air your nose is tickled by powdered sugar that has escaped from your neighbor's (not-so-gluten-free) pastry. 

I enjoy heating 1/4 cup of almond milk and adding freshly brewed coffee for a "lighter" but flavorful version of the classic.