PEPPER CHEESE OMELET

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Packed with red peppers, onion, paprika and cheese, this savory omelet from Susan Rekerdres of Dallas, Texas is as scrumptious for lunch or dinner as it is for brunch. "And so easy to double or triple for guests," she notes.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Breakfast Brunch

Time 25m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 eggs
4 egg whites
2 teaspoons fat-free milk
1 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese

Steps:

In a small bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, milk, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add half of the egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. , When eggs are set, sprinkle half of the onion, red pepper and cheese over one side; fold omelet over filling. Cover and let stand for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 156 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 221mg cholesterol, Sodium 537mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges