9 Ways To Make An Omelet

This is taken from Simple & Delicious, April/May 2011 issue.

1. Basic Omelet
1 tbsp butter
3 eggs
3 tbsp water
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
In a small nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium high heat. Whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges) As eggs set, push cooked eggs towards the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, add filling as indicated on each recipe.

2. Fried Rice Omelet
1/4 cup cooked rice
1/4 cup cubed cooked chicken
1/4 cup frozen stir fry vegetable blend, thawed
1 tbsp reduced sodium teriyaki sauce
In a nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray, saute the rice, chicken, vegetable blend and teriyaki sauce until heated through. Remove from skillet. Prepare basic omelet in the same skillet. When the eggs are set, spoon rice mixture on one side; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate.

3. Apple Cinnamon Omelet
1/2 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple
2 tsp sugar
1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tbsp butter
sweetened whipped cream
In a nonstick skillet, saute the apple, sugar and cinnamon in butter. Remove from skillet. Prepare basic omelet in the same skillet. When the eggs are set, spoon apple mixture on one side; fold other side over fillilng. Slide omelet onto a plate. Serve with sweetened whipped cream.

4. Peanut Butter And Jelly Omelet
1/4 cup sliced ripe banana
2 tbsp strawberry jelly
2 tbsp peanut butter
confectioners sugar
Prepare basic omelet. When the eggs are set, place banana, jelly and peanut butter on one side; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate. Dust with confectioners sugar.

5. Tomato And Green Pepper Omelet
1/3/ cup chopped green pepper
2 tbsp chopped onion
2 tsp olive oil
1/3 cup chopped tomato
In a nonstick skillet, saute green pepper and onion in oil until tender. Remove from skillet. Prepare basic comelet in the same skillet. When the eggs are set, spoon green pepper mixture and tomato on one side; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate.

6. Ham And Swiss Omelet
1/2 cup cubed fully cooked ham
1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese
Prepare basic omelet. When the eggs are set, place ham on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate.

7. Chorizo Salsa Omelet
1/4 cup cooked chorizo or sausage
2 tbsp chunky salsa
Prepare basic omelet. When the eggs are set, spoon chorizo and salsa on one side; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate.

8. Italian Omelet
3/4 cup sliced fresh mushroom
2 tbsp chopped onion
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup marinara sauce or spaghetti sauce, warmed
In a nonstick skillet, saute mushroom and onion in oil until tender. Remove from skillet. Prepare basic omelet in the same skillet. When the eggs are set, spoon mushroom mixture on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate. Serve with sauce.

9. Potato Bacon Omelet
2 bacon strips, chopped
2 tbsp chopped onion
1/2 cup cubed cooked potato
1/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
In a nonstick skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp. Add potato; heat through. Drain. Remove from skillet. Prepare basic omelet in the same skillet. When the eggs are set, spoon bacon mixture and potato on one side and sprinkle with cheese; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate.