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Tomato Scallion Omelet

Posted by Solitary Dancer on October 22, 2007

Tomato Scallion Omelet

Prep: 10 min, Cook: 10 min. Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

    * 2 Tbs. unsalted butter
    * 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
    * 6 eggs, beaten
    * 2 scallions, sliced
    * 1/4 cup cream cheese, cut into small pieces
    * 1 tomato, seeded and chopped
    * 1/3 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

DIRECTIONS:

Turn on broiler.

Melt half the butter in a heavy ovenproof skillet over medium high heat.

Sauté onion about 4 minutes or until onion turns translucent.

Transfer to a bowl and set aside. Melt remaining butter in skillet.

Add eggs and salt and pepper to taste and cook about 1 minute until edges are just set.

Tilt skillet and lift edge of omelet so uncooked eggs will flow under.

Cook another 2 minutes.

Sprinkle sautéed onion and remaining ingredients over omelet.

Place omelet under broiler 2-3 minutes or until cheese is melted.

This recipe serves 4 people. Due to the pan size, it adjusts the number of servings in multiples of 4 only.

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Per serving: calories 249, fat 19.3g, 69% calories from fat, cholesterol 317mg, protein 12.9g, carbohydrates 6.2g, fiber 1.3g, sugar 4.2g, sodium 182mg, diet points 6.8.

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