ASPARAGUS OMELETTE

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What a great way to start your day! This is a fancy (but easy!) omelet to serve for a special day! The asparagus adds a slight crunch. The prosciutto adds so much flavor. Be careful when adding salt since prosciutto is salty. Delish!

Provided by Tere Gill

Categories     Eggs

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 Tbsp butter
2 fresh asparagus spears, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 slice thin sliced prosciutto ham, cut into pieces
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 pinch fine sea salt
2 Tbsp freshly grated asiago cheese
fresh chives, chive flowers and strawberries for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. In small nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium/medium low heat.
  • 2. Add asparagus and saute 1 to 2 minutes, until asparagus is tender (but still bright green.)
  • 3. Add prosciutto and saute 10 seconds.
  • 4. Add salt to beaten eggs and gently pour over evenly distributed asparagus and prosciutto in skillet.
  • 5. Lower heat, slightly, and let cook (no stirring, just gentle swirling) until firm, but still slightly wet on top.
  • 6. Sprinkle cheese evenly over top.
  • 7. With egg turner, fold into thirds and remove from heat.
  • 8. Transfer to warm plate, garnish if desired and serve.
  • 9. Recipe may be doubled or tripled, etc... just be sure to increase skillet size accordingly.

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