Southwestern Ham and Cheese Omelets

 

Regardless of the ingredients you choose, just have all of them ready to go before you start cooking and your omelets will come together quickly and easily.

Ingredients

(makes 2 omelets)

• 4 large eggs
• 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp olive oil, divided
• 1/4 large green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 medium onion, finely chopped
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 pound smoked ham slice, diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tbsp chopped cilantro, divided
• 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• Tabasco (optional)

Preparation

1.              Whisk 2 eggs in a small bowl and set aside.

2.        Heat a 9-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon olive oil. Stir in the peppers and onions and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables begin to soften, 4-5 minutes.

3.        Add the ham, garlic, and half the cilantro to the skillet. Cook 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently to combine flavors.

4.        Remove the ham mixture to a medium bowl and wipe out the skillet.

5.         Add 1 teaspoon oil and swirl to lightly coat the entire surface. Pour the whisked eggs into the skillet and gently tilt it back and forth for even spreading. Season with salt and pepper.

6.        While the eggs begin to set, whisk the other 2 eggs in the same small bowl.

7.         Tilt the skillet to check for firmness in the eggs after about a minute. The bottom should be fairly set while the top should jiggle a bit without being too runny.

8.         Top one half of the egg with half of the ham mixture and spread out to flatten a little. Sprinkle half the cheese over the ham mixture.