Mexican Potato Omelet
Recipe from EatingWell

Whip up this simple, tasty omelet on those nights when it seems the refrigerator is bare. Frozen hash browns are perfect for such occasions--just look for a brand with little or no fat. And while the cheese adds some fat, it also provides almost a third of your daily calcium needs.


Mexican Potato Omelet

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Ingredients
  • 2 teaspoons
    extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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  • 1 cup
    frozen hash-brown potatoes, or diced cooked potatoes
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  • 1 4-1/2-ounce can
    chopped mild green chiles
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  • 4 
    large eggs
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    hot sauce, such as
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  • 1/4 teaspoon
    salt, or to taste
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    Freshly ground pepper, to taste
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  • 1/2 cup
    grated pepper Jack, or Cheddar cheese
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  • 1/4 cup
    chopped scallions
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  • 1/4 cup
    coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, or parsley
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Directions
1.
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add potatoes and cook until golden brown, shaking the pan and tossing the potatoes from time to time, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in chiles and transfer to a plate. Wipe out the pan.
2.
Blend eggs, hot sauce, salt and pepper with a fork in a medium bowl. Stir in cheese, scallions, cilantro (or parsley) and the potato mixture.
3.
Set a rack about 4 inches from the heat source; preheat the broiler.
4.
Brush the pan with the remaining 1 teaspoon oil; heat over medium heat. Pour in the egg mixture and tilt to distribute evenly. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook until the bottom is light golden, lifting the edges to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath, 3 to 4 minutes. Place the pan under the broiler and cook until the top is set, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 minutes. Slide the omelet onto a platter and cut into wedges.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 342, Total Fat 24 g, Saturated Fat 9 g, Monounsaturated Fat 7 g, Cholesterol 453 mg, Sodium 753 mg, Carbohydrate 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 21 g, Potassium 359 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin C 52%, Calcium 30%. Exchanges: Starch 0.5,Vegetable 1,Medium-Fat Meat 2,High-Fat Protein 1,Fat 2.5. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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