WEEKEND WESTERN OMELET


Whether eggs are prepared in the microwave or in a cast iron skillet, I love to eat them for their simplicity, nutritious boost, and flexibility to incorporate vegetables.

NET CARBS 3G
SERVES 4
PER SERVING:
CALORIES 593
FAT 46G
PROTEIN 32G
SODIUM 1,193MG
FIBER 1G
CARBOHYDRATES 4G
SUGAR 2G
TIME
PREP TIME:10 MIN
COOK TIME:39 MIN 

Ingredients
8 large eggs
10 ounces smoked ham, finely chopped
4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 small green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese, divided

Method
1 In a large bowl, whisk eggs and mix in the ham and cream.
2 In a medium microwave-safe bowl, microwave the onion and pepper for 3 minutes.
3 In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter and quickly pour one-quarter of the egg mixture into skillet before it separates.
4 After 4–5 minutes, when entire bottom of egg mixture has cooked, add one-quarter of onion and pepper to center of omelet.
5 Use spatula to fold egg mixture in half onto itself. Let omelet finish cooking another 3–4 minutes.
6 Slide the fully cooked omelet onto a warmed plate. Top with one-quarter of shredded cheese.
7 Repeat process three more times for the remaining three omelets.

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