Trader Joe’s once again made it possible for me to enjoy one of my old favorite deli meals - Pastrami and Swiss.  Just how did they do that for me?  They now have uncured pastrami that is as lean as can be, and 2 ounces of it are 100 calories and 15 grams of protein.  Add some Jarslberg Lite Swiss Cheese, some deli mustard, and I am in heaven. 

I made our Sunday morning breakfast with the pastrami and cheese in an omelet, and it rocked! 

Here is how I did it- just a few ingredients and a few simple steps for an omelet for 2:

Ingredients:

• 1 whole egg
• 5 egg whites
• 3 ounces Trader Joe’s pastrami
• 1 slice Jarslberg Lite Swiss Cheese
• Deli mustard if desired as a condiment

Directions:

1. In a preheated 10 inch skillet that has been lightly sprayed with non-stick spray (I currently use coconut oil spray) place the pastrami, add 2 tablespoons of water, cover and let steam for a minute
2. Stir and cover for another minute to evaporate the water and thoroughly heat the pastrami.  Remove the pastrami to a plate, spray the skillet again
3. Whisk together the 1 egg and 5 egg whites (I add a drop of water to this) and pour into your prepared skillet on medium heat
4. Cover and cook eggs until almost set
5. Add pastrami first, and then strips of the cheese to ½ of the omelet
6. With a spatula, fold in half covering the pastrami and cheese
7. Lower heat, add a few drops of water to the pan and cover to finish the cooking and melt the cheese
8. Slide onto a plate, cut in half with the spatula and enjoy

Nutrition:  This makes 2 servings, each with around 180 calories and 27.25 grams protein.

Serve with a dollop of deli mustard on the side and enjoy your Sunday, New York breakfast, for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Just want pastrami and cheese with no eggs?  Heat the pastrami in a skillet as per the directions above, place on sprayed cookie sheet, foil or parchment paper, and broil for a minute or so until cheese has melted.

Place on lettuce or just enjoy as is with a fork and knife.

Who said I can’t enjoy my New York Delicatessen Foods after Weight Loss Surgery?