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Omelets, Not Just for Breakfast Anymore!

January 23rd, 2009

When's the last time you had a really good omelet? I mean, a really good, really good for you omelet. Chances are, if you're the typical American that's rushed in the mornings to get in a decent meal, it's been a while.

So, check this out. Omelets are great way to get in a really good, really paleo friendly meal, in a short amount of time, for any meal.

Garden Omelethttp://www.aeb.org/Recipes/MainDishes/CherryTomatoPortabellaOmelet_files/omelet.jpg

  • diced onions
  • diced bell pepper
  • diced tomatoes
  • shredded baby spinach
  • diced mushrooms
  • crumbled sausage, bacon, diced ham, diced chicken, or something that tastes good to you, but just a little bit
  • 1 whole egg
  • 2-4 egg whites (depends on how jacked you are!)
  • 1 tblsp Olive Oil
  • chopped herbs to taste (parsley, basil, cilantro. . .)
  • salt and pepper to taste
  1. In a med-high heated skillet with cooking spray, briefly saute the veggies until slightly soft. I like a slight crunch with mine. If you want them softer, saute them longer.
  2. Set the veggies aside and turn the burner down to medium.
  3. Scramble the eggs and the olive oil together in a bowl.
  4. Spray the pan again and add the eggs. Do not stir! Let the eggs set up. Salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Once the eggs set slightly (when you shake the pan, they don't slide all over the place), gently slide a large spatula all the way under. Flip it over, gently, add the veggies, and fold half of the omelet over.
  6. Let it cook for a few seconds, then flip it to the other side.
  7. Serve it up with the chopped herbs on top and a little hot sauce (optional of course) and you're good to go!

An easy, quick, good for you meal that's packed with flavor, protein, good fats and good carbs.

  • Quick Tip >> if you overload your omelet with stuffing, you will bust out the back side. But, its veggies! How can you lose! 
  • Quick Tip 2 >> Use whatever veggies and left over meats you
    have. That's the great thing about omelets! They're a versatile canvas for you to play with.

Let us know how you like the recipe, if you customized it, and how it came out! Post to comments.

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