Southwestern Omelet
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
Description
This meal is fresh, bright, colorful and not to mention, satisfying!
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 tbsp (30 ml) milk
- A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/8 tsp ground cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup (30 g) cheddar cheese
- 1/4 avocado, cubed
- A handful of cherry tomatoes, halved (I used 6)
- 1/4 cup (45 g) black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1/2 cup (15 g) spinach, torn
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) lime juice
Instructions
- Combine the last five ingredients in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Set aside.
- Whisk eggs in a small bowl. Add a splash of milk (about 2 tbsp), salt, pepper and ground cayenne pepper and mix until spices are equally distributed.
- Spray a small skillet with Pam and over medium heat, pour the egg mixture and let set for about 1 minute.
- With a heat-resistant rubber spatula, push eggs from edge toward center; tilt pan to let egg fill spaces. Repeat until omelet is just set, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Place southwestern filling on half of the omelet. Sprinkle cheese over the mixture.
- Using the same spatula, gently fold the other half of the omelet over the mixture and press the top lightly to make it stay. Cook for another minute or so, but don’t overcook or allow the egg to turn brown.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I swap out the black beans for another protein?
Yes. Pinto beans work well and keep the southwestern profile intact. You could also use a few tablespoons of leftover cooked chicken or crumbled chorizo in place of the beans. Just keep the filling volume similar to what the card calls for: roughly a quarter cup of beans plus a handful of spinach and cherry tomatoes. Too much filling and the omelet won’t fold cleanly or press shut without tearing.
How do I keep the omelet from turning brown on the bottom?
Medium heat is the key. Spray the skillet and let it warm up for about a minute before pouring in the egg mixture. From there, use a rubber spatula to push the eggs from the edge toward the center every 30 seconds or so, tilting the pan so raw egg fills the gaps. You want the omelet just set, not fully cooked through, before you add the southwestern filling. The final minute of folded cooking finishes the egg without browning it. 
What does the lime juice do in the filling?
It brightens everything. The filling is avocado, black beans, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, and without the lime juice those flavors sit a little flat together. One tablespoon is enough to cut through the richness of the avocado and the cheddar that goes on top. Toss the filling ingredients together in the bowl first so the lime coats everything evenly before it goes into the omelet.
