Denver Omelet

By Nitaj3

Ingredients

• 4 egg whites
• 2 TBLS water
• 4 egg yolks, beaten
• salt & pepper to taste -
• 1 TBLS butter
• 1 C fresh mushrooms, sliced
• 3/4 C green pepper, chopped
• 1/2 C green onion, sliced
• 1/4 tsp dried basil, crushed
• 1/2 C cooked ham, cut into juliene strips
• 1/2 C cherry tomatoes, halved or quartered

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium mixing bowl, beat egg whites with electric mixer on medium to high speed until frothy. Add water, continue beating about 1 1/2 minutes or until stiff peaks form. Fold in egg yolks, salt and pepper.

In a large lightly greased heated skillet, pour in egg mixture, mounding it slightly at the sides. Cook over low heat until puffed and set on the bottom.

Meanwhile, in another skillet, melt butter. Add mushrooms, pepper, onion and basil. Cook and stir until tender but not brown. Stir in ham and tomatoes, heat through.

Spoon filling over one half of omelet. Fold top portion over filling.

Serves: 3