Atkins Southwestern Omelet Recipes

ATKINS SOUTHWESTERN OMELET

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add 3/4 cup chopped red bell pepper and 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion; cook until vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in 3/4 cup diced ham; cook until all ingredients turn light golden, about 3 minutes.
• Use 1/4 of this filling for each omelet, preparing recipe according to instructions.
• Whisk eggs, water, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Melt 1 teaspoon of the butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add scant 1/2 cup of the egg mixture and cook 1 minute until slightly set. Lift edges of omelet with a heatproof spatula; tilt pan to let uncooked egg flow underneath. Cook just until eggs are set, about 2 minutes.
• Sprinkle 1/4 cup of the cheese over half of the omelet. Fold the omelet to enclose the cheese; transfer to serving plate. Repeat with remaining egg mixture, butter and cheese.
• ALTERNATIVE COOKING OPTION:.
• Pour entire contents into pan after mixed. Once cooked, divide into four equal pieces. Seems less time consuming this way.

SOUTHWESTERN OMELET

Steps:

• Mix together eggs, water, and salt.
• Stir in chiles and onion.
• For each omelet, melt 1 T, butter in a heavy skillet until hot enough to sizzle.
• Pour in one-fourth of egg mixture.
• As mixture begins to cook, lift edges of omelet and tilt pan to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath.
• When egg mixture is set and no longer flows freely, sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over half of omelet.
• Fold omelet in half, and place on a warm platter.
• Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.
• Serve with taco sauce.

SOUTHWESTERN OMELET

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute onion and jalapeno in oil until tender; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour eggs into the same skillet; cover and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes. , Sprinkle with the onion mixture, bacon, tomato, avocado and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. , Fold omelet in half over filling. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with salsa if desired.,