Contributed By: EatingWell
Recipe by: Eating Well, Picture by: Ken Burris
Whip up this simple, tasty omelet on those nights when it seems the refrigerator is bare. Frozen hash browns are perfect for such occasions--just look for a brand with little or no fat. And while the cheese adds some fat, it also provides almost a third of your daily calcium needs.
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Total Preparation Time: Less than 15 minutes
Ingredients: Egg & Cheese
Actual Cooking Time: Less than 15 minutes
Number of Servings: 2
Origin: Mexican & Spanish
Special Features: Kids Love It
Kids can help make it
Make Ahead
Nutrition Content: Good Source of Calcium
Meal Type: Breakfast & Brunch
Lunch
Entree
Ingredients
2 teaspoons Extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1 cup Frozen hash-brown potatoes or diced cooked potatoes
1 4-1/2-ounce Can chopped mild green chiles
4 Large eggs
1/2 teaspoon Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1/4 teaspoon Salt, or to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup Grated pepper Jack or Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup Chopped scallions
1/4 cup Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Preparation
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook until golden brown, shaking the pan and tossing the potatoes from time to time, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chiles and transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
Blend eggs, hot sauce, salt and pepper with a fork in a medium bowl. Stir in cheese, scallions, cilantro (or parsley) and the potato mixture.
Set a rack about 4 inches from the heat source; preheat the broiler.
Brush the pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil; heat over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and tilt to distribute evenly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the bottom is light golden, lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Place the pan under the broiler and cook until the top is set, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Slide the omelet onto a platter and cut into wedges.
Cook's Notes
Make ahead: Prepare tortilla as directed and refrigerate. Serve cold omelet wedges on baguettes for lunch or a light dinner.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 342
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Total Fat: 24g
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Saturated Fat: 9g
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Carbohydrates: 11g
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Protein: 21g
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Calcium: 284
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Sodium: 753mg
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Fiber: 2g