Mediterranean Omelette

12 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 each sweet red bell peppers yellow, (or green or red) seeded and chopped
  • 1 each tomatoes medium diced
  • 2 each garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup black olives pitted and sliced
  • 2 each scallions, spring or green onions - chopped
  • 4 large eggs large or 1 cup egg substitute
  • 2 tablespoon milk skim
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil extra-virgin
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice prefer fresh
  • 1 tablespoon herbs basil, oregano, thyme
  • 1 tablespoon parsley leaves
  • 2 ounces feta cheese crumbled

Directions

  1. 1
    In a small mixing bowl, combine well the pepper, tomato, garlic, olives, olive oil, lemon juice, scallions (green onions) and parsley.
  2. 2
    Set aside for as long as you can wait to let the flavors mingle, (at least 20 minutes).
  3. 3
    In another small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and herbs.
  4. 4
    Heat a lightly sprayed nonstick skillet or omelette pan and pour about one-half of the egg mixture into the skillet.
  5. 5
    Swirl to the edges of the pan.
  6. 6
    Reduce the heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes; then slide a spatula underneath the omelette to ease the excess mixture onto the pan's surface.
  7. 7
    When the omelet is light brown around the edges and the top surface is barely moist, add one-half of the vegetable mixture to one-half of the omelette, forming a half moon.
  8. 8
    Add about 1 ounce of the cheese to the mixture and gently fold over the other half of the omelet.
  9. 9
    Cover the pan and cook for about 1 minute more; then turn off the heat.
  10. 10
    Let the omelet sit in the pan for another minute or two until heated throught then slide onto a warm plate.
  11. 11
    Re-season the pan with vegetable spray and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
  12. 12
    Serve with Rosemary Roasted Sweet Potatoes or Spinach Spuds.
  13. 13
    Makes 2 large omelletes, good for 2 hungry people or 4 people with side dishes.

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