* Exported from MasterCook *

BASIC MEXICAN OMELET

Recipe By :
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : 0-5G Low Carb Egg Omellete


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
2 eggs
1/2 cup egg substitute
1/2 cup ricotta cheese
2 tbsp minced fresh flat-leaf parsley -- or cilantro
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

In medium bowl, with fork, beat eggs. Add egg substitute, cheese, parsley, salt and pepper; beat to combine.
Spray large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray; heat. Add egg mixture; cook over medium heat, tilting to cover bottom of skillet, until bottom is set. Reduce heat to low; cook 3-4 minutes, until egg mixture is lightly browned on bottom. Remove from heat; let stand, covered, 5-7 minutes, until egg mixture is just set. With spatula, carefully loosen edges of egg mixture; roll as tightly as possible, jelly-roll fashion. Transfer egg roll to serving platter; cut into 4 equal pieces.
VARIATION:Vegetable Omelet: In small nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil; add 1/2 cup sliced onion, mushrooms, green or red bell pepper or spinach, or any combination of vegetables. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until softened; spread over egg mixture before rolling. Add 1/4 Fat and 1/4 Vegetable Selections to Selection
Information.











- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 135 Calories; 10g Fat (64.1% calories from fat); 10g Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 110mg Cholesterol; 248mg Sodium. Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 1 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Vegetable; 1 Fat.

NOTES : The AUSSIE Low Carb Gourmet Tony Blakemore
e-mail Tony@carb-lite.au.com
web site www.carb-lite.au.com
Over 5,000 Low Carb, LC Diabetic, LC Kosher Recipes
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0

Carb-Lite is sponsered by CarbSmart, your Internet connection to low carb specialty foods, books, vitamins, and supplements. Please support our sponser by visitingCarbSmart