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Cheese and Veggie Omelet

 

Cheese and veggie omelette on a white plate served with orange slices, strawberries and toast

Cheese and Veggie Omelet

Did you know that the vitamin D in eggs boosts the absorption of calcium from cheese? Add any veggie you have on hand for this easy and delicious meal!
Course Breakfast, Main Course, Snack
Servings 1

Ingredients
  

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1-2 tsp butter
  • 1/4 red pepper, diced
  • 1/4 cup shredded cheese
  • 2 tbsp diced onions or green onions

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, beat eggs with a whisk or fork.
  • Add milk, salt and pepper. Whisk again.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the pan. Tilt and rotate the pan so that the egg is spread out evenly.
  • Cook for about 2-3 minutes or until the egg starts to set. Fill half of the omelet with red pepper, onions and cheese.
  • Use a spatula to gently fold the unfilled side of the omelet onto the filled side.
  • Cook for about 1 minute.

Notes

Cheese and veggie omelette on a white plate served with orange slices, strawberries and toast
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