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Broccoli-and-Cheese Over-Easy Omelet

Broccoli-and-Cheese Over-Easy Omelet

Browning the cheese in the pan develops and concentrates the flavor so you can use less. Keeping the yolk whole but still runny creates a rich sauce for the omelet.

Martha Stewart Living, January 2012 http://www.marthastewart.com/151744/broccoli-and-cheese-over-easy-omelet
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  • Prep Time 15 minutes
  • Total Time 15 minutes
  • Yield Serves 1

Ingredients

    • 1/2 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
    • 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced broccoli florets
    • 1 scallion, thinly sliced on the bias
    • Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
    • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese (1/4 ounce)
    • 1 large egg, plus 2 large egg whites
    • Crushed red-pepper flakes, for garnish

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook broccoli and scallion covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Transfer to a plate.
  2. Add cheese to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until melted and golden, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add egg and egg whites. Keeping egg yolk intact, drag a spatula through the whites to spread them evenly in the pan. Cook, covered, until whites are set and yolk is still runny, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Top with broccoli-scallion mixture, and fold omelet over. Sprinkle with a pinch of red-pepper flakes.

Cook's Note

Serving Suggestion: To work whole grains into the breakfast, serve with one or two slices of whole-wheat toast.

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