Casual Omelet

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 (8 ounce) carton refrigerated fat-free liquid egg product or 1 (8 ounce) carton frozen 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
• 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese (1 ounce)
• 1 cup spinach leaves
• fresh fruit (optional)
• 2/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 in a bowl combine sweet pepper, onion, vinegar, and black pepper. set aside.
• 2 use an 8-inch nonstick skillet with flared sides or a crepe pan. spray cold skillet with cooking spray. heat skillet over medium heat.
• 3 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.
• 4 pour mixture into prepared skillet. cook, uncovered, over medium heat without stirring for 4 to 5 minutes or until eggs begin to set. as eggs set, run a spatula around edge of skillet, lifting eggs so uncooked portion flows underneath. when eggs are set but still shiny, sprinkle with cheese. top with 3/4 cup spinach and 2 tablespoons red pepper mixture. fold one side of omelet partially over filling. top with remaining 1/4 cup spinach and 1 tablespoon red pepper mixture. reserve remaining red pepper mixture for another use. transfer omelet to a plate. serve with fresh fruit, if desired.