Ham & cheese omelet
4
Points®
Total time: 20 min • Prep: 10 min • Cook: 10 min • Serves: 2 • Difficulty: Easy
This omelet is as versatile as it is easy to make. Try it with roasted turkey or baked tofu. And you can vary the cheeses as well; mozzarella or cheddar would be great options. If you have any fresh herbs on hand, chop some up to sprinkle on the cheese.
Ingredients
Egg whites
4 serving(s), large
Egg
2 large
Scallions
2 tsp(s), minced
Table salt
⅛ tsp(s)
Black pepper
⅛ tsp(s)
Hot sauce
⅛ tsp(s), or to taste
Canola oil
¾ tsp(s)
Cooked lean ham
½ cup(s), finely diced
Shredded parmesan cheese
¼ cup(s)
Instructions
1
In medium bowl, beat egg whites, eggs, scallion, salt, black pepper, and hot sauce together.
2
In large nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm oil. Pour in egg mixture and tilt skillet so bottom is covered with egg. Cook, occasionally lifting edges of egg in skillet to let uncooked egg flow underneath, until omelet is almost set, 3 to 5 minutes.
3
Over omelet, sprinkle ham and Parmesan. Using rubber spatula, ease up edges of omelet and gently fold in half; cook until heated through, about 1 minute. Slide onto platter and cut in half.
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