mediterranean omelette

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients For mediterranean omelette

  • 1
    bell pepper, seeded and chopped
  • 1 Tbsp
    parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    herb mixture of basil, oregano, thyme
  • 1 tsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 tsp
    olive oil, extra virgin
  • 2 Tbsp
    skim milk
  • 4 lg
    eggs or 1 cup egg substitute
  • 2
    scallions or green onions, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    black olives, pitted and sliced
  • 2
    cloves garlic
  • 1
    medium tomato, diced
  • 2 oz
    feta cheese, crumbled

How To Make mediterranean omelette

  • 1
    In a small mixing bowl, combine well the pepper, tomato, garlic, olives, olive oil, lemon juice, scallions (green onions) and parsley.
  • 2
    Set aside for as long as you can wait to let the flavors mingle, (at least 20 minutes).
  • 3
    In another small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk and herbs.
  • 4
    Heat a lightly sprayed nonstick skillet or omelette pan and pour about one half of the egg mixture into the skillet.
  • 5
    Swirl to the edges of the pan.
  • 6
    Reduce the heat and cook for 1 to 2 minutes; then slide a spatula underneath the omelette to ease the excess mixture onto the pan\'s surface.
  • 7
    When the omelet is light brown around the edges and the top surface is barely moist, add one-half of the vegetable mixture to one-half of the omelette, forming a half moon.
  • 8
    Add about 1 ounce of the cheese to the mixture and gently fold over the other half of the omelet.
  • 9
    Cover the pan and cook for about 1 minute more; then turn off the heat.
  • 10
    Let the omelet sit in the pan for another minute or two until heated throught then slide onto a warm plate.
  • 11
    Re-season the pan with vegetable spray and repeat the process with the remaining ingredients.
  • 12
    Makes 2 large omelettes, good for 2 hungry people or 4 people with side dishes.

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