This classic Denver omelette brings it all together with sweet peppers, onions, smoked ham and gooey melted cheddar cheese.
Preparation:
To cook:
Level: Easy
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Olive oil
- ¼ cups Onion, finely chopped
- ½ Red pepper, finely chopped
- ½ Green pepper, finely diced
- 5 slices (about 0.8 oz. size) Lean ham, chopped
- 4 large eggs
- 4 Egg whites
- 2 tablespoons Fresh water
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- ½ cups Grated white cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and peppers. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes or until the vegetables begin to brown around the edges. Add the ham and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and keep warm.
Whisk the eggs, egg whites and water,
Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add half of the egg mixture to the skillet. Cover the pan and cook until the eggs set, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add 1/4 cup of cheese, turn off the burner and let the cheese melt. Add half of the vegetables and fold the omelette closed, bringing one side to the other.
Repeat the procedure with the rest of the egg mixture, cheese and vegetables.
