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Emeril's Spinach, Cheese and Egg White Omelet
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YIELD 4 servings
INGREDIENTS
| 2 teaspoons | grapeseed, canola or olive oil |
| 1/2 (6 ounce) | onion, thinly sliced |
| 1/2 (8 ounce) | red bell pepper, thinly sliced |
| 1/2 (8 ounce) | yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced |
| *12 | egg whites |
| 1/2 teaspoon | salt, plus more to taste |
| 1/2 teaspoon | freshly ground white pepper |
| 5 ounces | spinach, cleaned and stemmed |
| 1 cup | Monterey Jack cheese, grated |
| 1 | avocado, sliced |
| Your favorite salsa, for serving | |
PREPARATION:
Method:
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add the onion, peppers and 1/4 teaspoon of salt. Sauté until the vegetables are soft and lightly caramelized, stirring occasionally, 6 to 7 minutes. Add the spinach and cook until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes more. Transfer mixture to a heatproof bowl.
- Return pan to heat. Add the remaining teaspoon of oil.
- Whisk the egg whites with a pinch of salt and the remaining white pepper. Pour in beaten egg whites and cook for 10 seconds, the eggs should just begin to set on the bottom. Using a plastic or wooden utensil, stir almost continuously until the omelet is cooked to your liking. Allow 2 minutes for a well-cooked omelet.
- Fill the omelet with the 1/4 cup of the pepper mixture. Top peppers with 2 tablespoons of grated cheese. To roll the omelet, flip one half over toward the middle, while tilting the pan. Top rolled omelet with an additional 2 tablespoons of grated cheese, salsa and sliced avocado. Repeat to make 4 omelets. Serve immediately.
*Editor's Note: Look for organic and local ingredients when you can. You can the yolks in an airtight container for several days until you need them for another recipe (like a souffle or mayonnaise).
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