Black Truffle Omelets

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   Cut truffles into slices slightly less than 1/8 inch thick with slicer.

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   Whisk eggs in a bowl until foamy, then add truffles and gently stir until combined.

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   Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill 1 hour to allow eggs to absorb truffle flavor.

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   Add salt and pepper.

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   Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 200F.

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   Heat 1/2 tablespoon butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat until foam subsides.

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   Stir egg mixture gently, then pour 1/2 cup egg mixture into skillet and cook, lifting up cooked egg around edge occasionally with a heatproof plastic spatula to let raw egg flow underneath, until omelet is set but top is still slightly moist, about 2 minutes.

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   Fold omelet in half using spatula, then transfer to an ovenproof plate.

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   Cover omelet loosely with foil, then transfer plate to oven to keep warm.

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    Make 3 more omelets in same manner, transferring to plate in oven as cooked.

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    *Available at AQUIPROfoods (571-278-4766; fresh truffles available December to March).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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