A Healthier Denver Omelet Food

DENVER OMELET SANDWICHES FOR TWO

Steps:

• Whisk eggs, milk and black pepper in small bowl until blended. Stir in green peppers, ham and onions.
• Pour into 8-inch nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray; cover. Cook on medium heat 6 min. or until egg mixture is set but top is still slightly moist, occasionally lifting edge with spatula and tilting skillet to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. Sprinkle cheese onto half the omelet. Slip spatula underneath omelet, tip skillet to loosen and gently fold omelet in half. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 2 min.
• Cut omelet in half. Fill toast slices with omelet halves to make 2 sandwiches.

THE DENVER OMELET

Steps:

• Beat eggs until just combined; do not over-beat.
• Melt butter in a skillet over high heat. Add ham, onion, and bell pepper. Sprinkle in a nice pinch of salt and a touch of pepper. Cook and stir over medium-high heat until onions start to soften and ham begins to caramelize, about 5 minutes.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the eggs. Mix briefly with a spatula while shaking the pan to ensure ingredients are evenly distributed. Quickly run the spatula along the edges of the omelet.
• Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and cayenne pepper over the omelet. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until the top is still wet but not runny, about 5 minutes. Fold omelet in half with your spatula and transfer to a plate.

DENVER OMELET BREAKFAST BURRITOS (FREEZER FRIENDLY)

Steps:

• Preheat the oven and bake tater tots according to package directions. You will need 48 tots (4 per burrito) so if you make the full one pound, you will have some leftover tots to enjoy.
• While the tater tots are baking, heat the oil in a large skillet over medium. Add the diced green and red bell peppers; saute 2 minutes. Add the onion and continue to saute and stir until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes total. Stir in the salt, pepper, and paprika.
• When the vegetables are tender, stir in the whisked eggs. Cook and scramble until the eggs are set. Add in the ham. Mix until well combined and then remove from heat (you should have about 8 cups total of the veggie-egg-ham mixture).
• To prepare the tortillas, wrap the tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave for 15-20 seconds to make them pliable. (Note: If using the Siete grain-free tortillas, follow the heating directions on the package, heating each tortilla in a skillet to make it pliable and filling one at a time. This works well as a 2-person job with one person heating each tortilla and the other adding the fillings and rolling.)
• For burrito assembly, scoop 2/3-cup measure of the egg-ham-veggie mixture into the center of each tortilla. Add 4 tater tots and 1 tablespoon shredded cheese. Fold one edge of the tortilla up and over the filling and pull it tightly toward the center. Fold in the sides of the tortilla and continue to roll. Place the wrapped burritos on a baking sheet while you assemble the rest.
• To prepare burritos for the freezer, wrap each burrito in a half-sheet paper towel and then wrap again in a square sheet of aluminum foil. Label burritos and place in the freezer for up to 3 months.
• To reheat a frozen burrito, remove the aluminum foil. Microwave the frozen burrito for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Recommended: After microwaving, heat the burrito on a grill pan or panini press to make the outer tortilla crispy. Serve with desired toppings (salsa, sour cream, cilantro, avocado).

DENVER OMELETTE IN A MUG

Steps:

• Spray a large microwave-safe mug with nonstick spray. Add green pepper and onion and microwave until softened, 1 to 2 minutes.
• Blot any excess liquid from the vegetables. Add egg substitute and microwave for 1 minute.
• Add ham and cheese and lightly stir. Microwave until scramble is just set, an additional 45 to 60 seconds.
• Let cool slightly. Garnish with orange slices and serve with an English muffin, if using. Eat up!

THE DENVER OMELET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Grease round baking dish.
• Melt butter in skillet over med-lo heat.
• add onion and red pepper, cook until soft.
• add ham, cook 2 mins more.
• Beat eggs and milk in bowl. Stir in cheese and add veggies and ham. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to prepared dish.
• Bake 20 minutes or until top is puffy and brown. Cut into wedges and serve warm.