Casual Omelet Recipe

Name: Casual Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Breakfast
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; ¼ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (1 ounce); 1 cup spinach leaves; fresh fruit (optional); ⅔ cup finely chopped sweet red pepper; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions; 1 tablespoon cider vinegar; ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

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
¼ cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
1 cup spinach leaves
fresh fruit (optional)
⅔ cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Casual Omelet falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Casual Omelet

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