Healthier Hearty Omelet
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 1/2 oz. turkey ham
- 1 tbsp. Chopped flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 2 tsp. canola oil
- 1/4 c. diced onion
- 1/2 c. frozen diced potatoes
- 1 tsp. unsalted butter
- 1 oz. shredded low-fat sharp cheddar cheese (1/4 cup)
- 2 tbsp. fat-free sour cream (optional)
- In a bowl, whisk eggs, whites, turkey ham, parsley, and salt.
- In an 8-inch nonstick skillet or omelet pan, heat 1 teaspoon of the oil over medium heat.
- Add onions and cook, stirring, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add remaining oil, then add potatoes and cook, covered, stirring every few minutes until potatoes start to brown, about 5 to 6 minutes.
- Transfer mixture to a plate.
- In the same skillet, heat butter over medium heat, until just hot enough for a drop of water to sizzle.
- Pour in egg mixture; it should set immediately at the edges.
- Tilt pan to let uncooked egg run onto the hot skillet.
- Continue to cook until surface of omelet is no longer liquid.
- Place onion mixture across center of omelet.
- Top with 2 tablespoons of the cheese.
- Fold egg in half over the filling and transfer to a plate.
- Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Serve with a mixed green salad and sour cream, if desired.
- Makes one omelet; repeat to make enough for the whole family!
eggs, egg whites, turkey ham, flatleaf parsley, salt, canola oil, onion, potatoes, unsalted butter, cheddar cheese, sour cream
Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/redbooks-hearty-omelet-recipe-rbk1011 (may not work)