ANYTIME OMELET

Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission

With a short ingredient list and simple preparation, this delicious avocado omelet is perfect anytime. Good source of Vitamin A, Calcium and Iron. Excellent source of Vitamin C.

Preparation: 10 min
Cook Time: 5 min
Total Time: 15 min
Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 3.0003 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3.0003 Tbsp. low fat milk
  • 0.000 Nonstick cooking spray
  • 0.500½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1.0001 Tbsp. sliced green onion
  • 0.250¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1.0001 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, seeded peeled and cubed

Instructions

  1. Mix eggs and milk.
  2. Spray a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium low heat. Pour egg mixture into skillet. Cook eggs until top is almost set.
  3. Sprinkle with cheese and green onion. Cook until cheese melts, about 2 minutes.
  4. Top with red pepper and avocado, fold over and serve immediately.

Serving Suggestion: For a tasty brunch serve with a fresh fruit salad on the side.

Beverage Pairings: Great with a mug of hot coffee.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

 

 

Nutrition information per serving

Fruits & Veggies-More Matters

Calories 310; Total Fat 23 g (Sat 7 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 3 g, Mono 12 g); Cholesterol 295 mg; Sodium 210 mg; Potassium 550 mg; Total Carbohydrates 11 g; Dietary Fiber 3 g; Total Sugars 2 g; Protein 16 g; Vitamin A 1187 (IU); Vitamin C 30 mg; Calcium 176 mg; Iron 2.4 mg; Vitamin D 74 (IU); Folate 117 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.18 g

% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 50%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.