Tangy Omelette

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classic american diner serving omelettes

simple tangy omelette


appliances

mixing bowl
fork
non-stick frying pan
spatula

ingredients

2 eggs
about 2 shots of milk
1 teaspoon olive or canola oil

2-3 tablespoons pico de gallo, drained
shredded medium to sharp cheddar cheese

seasonings

sea salt, freshly ground black pepper

procedure

1. beat eggs and milk with fork until well mixed.

2. heat pan with added oil on a low medium heat.

3. add egg, then quickly distribute pico de gallo throughout omelette, topping with shredded cheese.

4. add salt and pepper.

5. as omelette cooks, move the tip of the spatula along the edges of the omelette, and tilt the pan so that any uncooked egg runs off the edge to the bottom. 

6. when omelette seems ready, and you have sufficiently loosened it from the bottom of the pan, turn about 1/3rd of it over towards the center of the pan. 

7.  then fold it again towards the end of the pan, and then flip fully, allowing it to cook another 20-30 seconds or so, longer - then serve.


top with a dash of non-fat yogurt, an olive, freshly ground black pepper, and a sprig of cilantro or italian parsley.  a slice of avocado is a possibility, too.

courtesy of wikipedia

the ancient near east,

and birthplace of the omelette

additional thoughts

food of antiquity, omelette is an all-time american favorite, tasty with a wide range of vegetable and cheese combinations.  other ideas include fried zucchini, baked tomatoe with basil, mixed sweet peppers, fresh or frozen spinach, mushrooms, eggplant, and of course, onion.  your imagination is the limit! 

(these vegetable combinations can be sautéed or baked with seasonings before you add the eggs and cheese.)



omelette can be served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and is pleasant as a light supper with a glass of well chilled white wine.

serve with oven fries, in wraps or sandwiches, crusty bread, or accompanied by rice dishes and salads.

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photographer: Free Flower

Jane Street Vegetable Market, Toronto

Omelettes are tasty

with many vegetables.

- o.s.r.