Recipe earns Cranston girl trip to White House

CRANSTON, R.I. (AP) — A 12-year-old from Cranston is headed to the White House for the first-ever "Kids' State Dinner" after being named a winner of the first lady's healthy recipe contest.

Caroline Cowart's broccoli and cheese egg white omelet was named one of 54 winners in the "Healthy Lunchtime Challenge." There were more than 1,200 entries.

The White House in May invited children ages 8 to 12 and their parents to submit an original recipe. The contest is organized by Michelle Obama's "Let's Move!" anti-obesity campaign.

Caroline, a seventh-grader at Western Hills Middle School, says she almost didn't enter but took a risk. Caroline's mom, Jennifer Cowart, writes a blog at thewholebagofchips.com.

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed's office announced the award on Tuesday. The White House dinner is Aug. 20.

 

Broccoli and Cheese Egg White Omelet by Caroline Cowart

INGREDIENTS

-3 large egg whites, separated

-1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

-3/4 cup broccoli, cooked and chopped (you may use either fresh steamed or frozen broccoli florets)

DIRECTIONS

-Separate eggs, place whites into a small bowl.

-Preheat non-stick frying pan, lightly coated with cooking spray, over medium heat.

-Pour egg whites into frying pan.

-When whites are semi-solid, place cooked, chopped broccoli onto one half of the pan of whites, leaving the other side of the omelet empty.

-Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over broccoli.

-Place entire frying pan under the broiler for about five minutes or until cheese is melted and egg whites are solid. Edges of omelet will be lightly browned.

-Remove pan from broiler and place the omelet on a serving plate, folding the omelet in half so that the empty side now covers the side with broccoli and cheese.

-Serve with a side of wheat toast, mixed fruit and orange juice.

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