Western Omelet Recipe

Name: Western Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon water; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 large eggs; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1/2 cup (1-inch) slices onion; 1/3 cup (1-inch) slices red bell pepper; 1/3 cup (1-inch) slices green bell pepper; 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme; 2 ounces chopped 33%-less-sodium ham; 1 ounce shredded Swiss cheese (about 1/4 cup), divided

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1/2 cup (1-inch) slices onion
1/3 cup (1-inch) slices red bell pepper
1/3 cup (1-inch) slices green bell pepper
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
2 ounces chopped 33%-less-sodium ham
1 ounce shredded Swiss cheese (about 1/4 cup), divided

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
2
Heat an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Stir in onion, bell peppers, thyme, and ham; saute 4 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove vegetable mixture from pan; set aside. Clean pan.
3
Return pan to medium-high heat. Add 1 teaspoon oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add half of egg mixture to pan, tilting pan to spread evenly; cook 1 minute or until edges begin to set. Lift edge of omelet with a rubber spatula, tilting pan to roll uncooked egg mixture onto bottom of pan. Repeat procedure on opposite edge of omelet. Cook 1 minute or until center is just set. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons cheese evenly over omelet. Sprinkle half of vegetable mixture over cheese. Run spatula around edges and under omelet to loosen it from pan; fold in half. Slide omelet onto a plate. Repeat procedure with remaining oil, egg mixture, cheese, and vegetable mixture.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon water, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 4 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Western 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.

Western Omelet

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