Nopal Omelet

10 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons corn oil
  • Filling
  • 3/4 cup nopales, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons anaheim chilies, finely chopped
  • 1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

Directions

  1. 1
    Steam nopales and anaheim chiles about 5 minutes or until tender.
  2. 2
    Beat 6 egg whites until stiff but not dry.
  3. 3
    In another bowl, beat 3 egg yolks until lemon-colored.
  4. 4
    Add the milk and salt to the beaten yolks and gently fold the yolks into the beaten egg whites.
  5. 5
    In a bowl, combine the nopal, green chiles, tomatoes, and seasonings.
  6. 6
    Cook filling in 1 Tablespoon of oil for 2-3 minutes over medium high heat.
  7. 7
    In a skillet cook the eggs in 1 Tablespoon of oil until the top is dry.
  8. 8
    Spread the filling over half the omelet and fold the other half over the filling.
  9. 9
    Press to seal and cook until heated through but not dry.
  10. 10
    Divide into 5 portions and serve with salsa.

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