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Omelet
Number of Servings 1   Serving Size 2 eggs
Preparation Time 20 minutes   Cooking Time NA
         
Quantities Ingredients
1 tablespoonwater
2eggs
 vegetable oil spray
 Fillings: choose any of the following:
 shredded cheese
 diced ham
 diced green pepper
 diced onion
 sliced mushrooms


Equipment Instructions
  • sharp knife
  • cutting board
  • frying pan
  • small bowl
  • pancake turner
  • grater (if cheese is used)

  1. Spray pan with spray
  2. Mix eggs with water.
  3. When pan is hot, add beaten egg and water mixture to pan. As edges of the eggs set, lift edges to allow the uncooked egg mixture to flow to the bottom of the pan, tilt as necessary. Cook until mixture is set but top is cooked.
  4. Sprinkle with desired fillings on 1/2 of omelet.
  5. With pancake turner, loosen edge of omelet and fold in half. Slide omelet unto serving dish. Serve hot.

NOTES: Variation: To decrease fat and cholesterol, the yolk of one egg can be discarded.One ounce shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon ham and one tablespoon onion were used in the nutrient analysis.
Nutrition Information
Calories 330
Total Fat 23g
Saturated Fat 10g
Protein 25g
Carbohydrates 3g
Fiber 0g
Sugar 3g
Vitamin A 25%
Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 25%
Iron 10%
 
     

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