Casual Omelet

12 ingredients
16 steps

Ingredients

  • nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 (8 ounce) cartonrefrigerated fat-free liquid egg product or 1 (8 ounce) cartonfrozen fat-free liquid egg product, thawed or 4 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon snipped fresh chives or 1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley or 1 tablespoon fresh chervil
  • 1 dash salt
  • 1 dash ground red pepper
  • 14 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
  • 1 cup spinach leaves
  • fresh fruit (optional)
  • 23 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a bowl combine sweet pepper, onion, vinegar, and black pepper.
  2. 2
    Set aside.
  3. 3
    Use an 8-inch nonstick skillet with flared sides or a crepe pan.
  4. 4
    Spray cold skillet with cooking spray.
  5. 5
    Heat skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6
    In a bowl beat together egg product or eggs, chives, salt, and ground red pepper with an electric mixer on medium speed or a rotary beater until frothy.
  7. 7
    Pour mixture into prepared skillet.
  8. 8
    Cook, uncovered, over medium heat without stirring for 4 to 5 minutes or until eggs begin to set.
  9. 9
    As eggs set, run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting eggs so uncooked portion flows underneath.
  10. 10
    When eggs are set but still shiny, sprinkle with cheese.
  11. 11
    Top with 3/4 cup spinach and 2 tablespoons red pepper mixture.
  12. 12
    Fold one side of omelet partially over filling.
  13. 13
    Top with remaining 1/4 cup spinach and 1 tablespoon red pepper mixture.
  14. 14
    Reserve remaining red pepper mixture for another use.
  15. 15
    Transfer omelet to a plate.
  16. 16
    Serve with fresh fruit, if desired.

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