Artichoke Omelette Recipes

ARTICHOKE OMELETTE

Steps:

• Saute onions in butter in 12 inch fry pan.
• Beat eggs in bowl with artichoke hearts, olives, milk, salt and pepper.
• Pour mixture over onions in pan and cover.
• Cook over medium heat until the bottom of the omelette is golden brown, carefully lift edge with spatula to check.
• Lay cheese over half of omelette.
• Flip other half of omelette over cheese half.
• Wait about 1 minute.
• Slide out of pan and serve hot.

ARTICHOKE HEART FRITTATA

Steps:

• If using fresh artichokes, steam until tender or boil gently in a pot of generously salted water, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, refresh with cold water and quarter the artichokes. Thaw frozen artichokes as directed, and drain off any liquid in the bowl.
• Beat the eggs in a medium bowl. Whisk in the milk, about 1/2 teaspoon salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.
• Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a 10-inch, heavy nonstick skillet, and add the artichokes. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown, about five to eight minutes. Add the garlic, and cook for another 30 seconds to a minute until fragrant. Stir in the herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the egg mixture. Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs and filling evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the omelet with a spatula in your other hand, so that the eggs run underneath during the few minutes of cooking.
• Turn the heat down to low, cover (use a pizza pan if you don't have a lid that will fit your skillet) and cook 10 minutes, shaking the pan gently every once in a while. From time to time, remove the lid and loosen the bottom of the omelet with a wooden spatula, tilting the pan so that the bottom doesn't burn. Instead it should turn a deep golden brown. Meanwhile, heat the broiler.
• Finish the omelet under the broiler for one to two minutes, watching very carefully to make sure the top doesn't burn. (It should brown slightly, and it will puff under the broiler.) Remove from the heat and immediately sprinkle on the Parmesan or pecorino. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.

ARTICHOKE & ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUFFLé OMELETTE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, lightly beat together the 5 egg yolks and 2 whole eggs. In a separate bowl, use an electric whisk to beat the egg whites until stiff. Add whites to the yolks and fold together carefully, keeping it light and fluffy. Fold in the artichokes, pepper, half the cheese, the basil, salt and pepper.
• Heat grill to high. Heat a medium non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the butter and oil. When the butter has melted, add the omelette mixture and spread evenly. Cook until golden underneath, about 5 mins. Scatter over remaining cheese, then place the pan under the grill and cook for a further 2 mins. Slide the omelette onto a board or serving plate. Cut into wedges and serve.

ARTICHOKE CHEESE OVEN OMELET

Steps:

• Spread salsa in a greased 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Top with the artichoke hearts and cheese. In a bowl, whisk the eggs and sour cream. Pour over the cheeses. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let stand for 5 minutes before cutting. Garnish with tomatoes, olives and chives if desired.

MUSHROOM, ARTICHOKE, AND BASIL EGG-WHITE OMELET

Steps:

• In an 8-inch nonstick skillet cook mushrooms, roasted garlic, garlic salt or sea salt, and crushed red pepper flakes, in 1 teaspoon hot olive oil for 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender, stirring occasionally.
• Stir in artichoke hearts; transfer mushrooms mixture to a small bowl; set aside.
• Cool skillet slightly.
• In a small bowl whisk egg whites with a fork just until frothy.
• Wipe out skillet with a clean paper towel; coat skillet with nonstick spray or brush with additional olive oil.
• Sprinkle basil ( we used parsely & chives - personal preference - don't like basil) in the center of skillet to within an inch of skillet edge.
• Slowly pour egg white mixture around edge of the basil or parsely-chive mixture and then over top of basil or parsely-chive mixture.
• Place skillet over medium heat.
• As egg starts to set, use a heat-proof spatula to gently lift edges of set egg, tilting pan to let liquid egg mixture run under set egg.
• Continue this process until egg is set but still shiny.
• Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the cheese across center.
• Top with mushroom mixture.
• With spatula, lift and fold one side of the omelet up over the filling.
• Repeat with remaining side of omelet.
• Remove from heat; carefully transfer to a plate.
• Top with sweet red pepper, remaining cheese, and black pepper.
• Serve with dressed salad if desired.