Best Southwestern Cactus Omelette Recipes

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SOUTHWESTERN OMELET



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Hearty home-style food is popular in our small farming and timber community. We love pulling in flavors from other regions for this eggy dish. -Patricia Collins, Imbler, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
6 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 small tomato, chopped
1 ripe avocado, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
Salt and pepper to taste
Salsa, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion and jalapeno in oil until tender; remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Pour eggs into the same skillet; cover and cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes. , Sprinkle with the onion mixture, bacon, tomato, avocado and 1/2 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper. , Fold omelet in half over filling. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes or until eggs are set. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve with salsa if desired.,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390 calories, Fat 31g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 355mg cholesterol, Sodium 480mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN OMELETTE RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Omelette Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: oil, ham, bell peppers, spinach, salt, pepper, eggs, jack cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, avocado

Provided by Alvin Zhou

Categories     Breakfast

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons oil
½ cup ham, chopped
2 bell peppers, diced
1 cup spinach
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
4 eggs
½ cup jack cheese, shredded
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 avocado, sliced

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pan over high heat.
  • Cook the ham, peppers, and spinach with a pinch of salt and pepper until the spinach has wilted. Transfer to a bowl.
  • Whisk the 4 eggs with a pinch of salt & pepper, then pour half of the mixture into the pan, swirling it around to make a full circle. Lower to a medium heat.
  • Cook for about 15 seconds, then spoon half of the veggie mixture on one half of the omelette and sprinkle half of the jack and half the cheddar cheese on the other half.
  • Cook until the cheese is half melted, then fold one half of the omelette over the other.
  • Cook for another 15 seconds, then remove and transfer to a plate.
  • Fan out half of the avocado slices on top of the omelette, then repeat with the other omelette.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 815 calories, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 61 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 46 grams, Sugar 9 grams

SOUTHWESTERN OMELET



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You can make fluffy omelets in less time (and with much less effort) than you may think. This Southwestern-inspired version has a filling of pepper Jack cheese, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt
1 teaspoon olive oil or butter, for pan
1/2 cup shredded pepper Jack cheese
2 tablespoons salsa
1 tablespoon packed fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and salt until frothy. Make omelet, adding olive oil or butter to heated pan; fill with cheese, salsa, and cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386 g, Fat 29 g, Protein 24 g

EL GINORMO SOUTHWEST OVEN-BAKED OMELETTE



El Ginormo Southwest Oven-Baked Omelette image

Provided by Cooking Channel

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups fat-free liquid egg substitute
1/2 cup fat-free milk
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon taco seasoning mix
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup canned sweet corn, drained
1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
1/2 cup shredded reduced-fat cheese blend (Cheddar and Monterey Jack)
Salsa, optional
Fat-free sour cream, optional
Chopped scallions, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Line a deep 8-inch by 10-inch baking pan with aluminum foil. Spray lightly with nonstick spray, making sure to coat the sides as well as the bottom.
  • In a large bowl, combine egg substitute, milk, cumin, and taco seasoning. Whisk the mixture for 1 minute, until mixed thoroughly.
  • Add onion, garlic, and bell pepper, and stir well. Carefully transfer the egg mixture to the baking pan.
  • To the pan, evenly add black beans, corn, and green chiles. Sprinkle with cheese.
  • Bake in the oven for 1 hour, until the top has puffed and the center is firm. Allow it to cool slightly before cutting.
  • Cut into four slices. If you like, finish it off with the optional toppings!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188, Fat 3 grams, Sodium 590 milligrams, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fiber 2.5 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SOUTHWESTERN OMELET



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Make and share this Southwestern Omelet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine, divided
1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 1 cup cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) jar taco sauce or 1 (8 ounce) jar picante sauce

Steps:

  • Mix together eggs, water, and salt.
  • Stir in chiles and onion.
  • For each omelet, melt 1 T, butter in a heavy skillet until hot enough to sizzle.
  • Pour in one-fourth of egg mixture.
  • As mixture begins to cook, lift edges of omelet and tilt pan to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath.
  • When egg mixture is set and no longer flows freely, sprinkle 1/4 cup cheese over half of omelet.
  • Fold omelet in half, and place on a warm platter.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining ingredients.
  • Serve with taco sauce.

SOUTHWESTERN CACTUS OMELETTE RECIPE



Southwestern Cactus Omelette Recipe image

Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 eggs
1/4 cup napolitos (cactus)
1/4 cup Monterrey Jack cheese
1/4 cup chunky salsa

Steps:

  • Scramble 3 eggs in a bowl. Pour into 8-inch omlette pan. Cook on high heat, continually stirring until bottom starts to set. Remove from heat. Put under broiler until eggs are no longer runny. Add napolitos, salsa and cheese. Return to broiler until cheese is melted. Fold in half and serve. This recipe yields 1 serving.

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