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Southwestern Potato and Celery Omelet

This spicy omelet is much lighter than traditional cheese-packed Southwestern omelets. You don’t need much oil to pan-fry this small amount of finely diced potato, and a little cheese goes a long way.

Ingredients

For each omelet:

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 stalk celery, cut in small dice
  • 1 small potato (1 1/2 ounces), cut in 1/4-inch dice
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 serrano pepper, minced (seeded if desired)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon low-fat milk
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
  • ½ ounce (1 tablespoon) grated Monterey Jack
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (1 serving)

      365 calories; 27 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 14 grams monounsaturated fat; 3 grams polyunsaturated fat; 11 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 2 grams sugars; 18 grams protein; 385 milligrams cholesterol; 254 milligrams sodium

      • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

1 serving.

Preparation

  1. Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil over medium-high heat in an 8-inch omelet pan and add the celery. Cook 1 minute, until it begins to soften, and add the potatoes. Add salt and pepper to taste and cook, stirring often, until potatoes are lightly browned and just about tender, about 6 minutes. Stir in the chili and continue to cook, stirring, until the potato is tender, another 2 or 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
  2. Break the eggs into another bowl and beat with a fork or a whisk until they are frothy. Whisk in the milk, chives, cilantro, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Return the omelet pan to medium-high heat. Add the remaining teaspoon of olive oil. Hold your hand an inch or two above the pan, and when it feels hot, pour the eggs into the middle of the pan, scraping every last bit into the pan with a rubber spatula. Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the omelet with the spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking.
  4. As soon as the eggs are set on the bottom, sprinkle the potato mixture down the middle of the “pancake” and top with the Monterey Jack, then jerk the pan quickly away from you then back toward you so that the omelet folds over on itself. If you don’t like your omelet runny in the middle (I do), jerk the pan again so that the omelet folds over once more. Cook for a minute or two longer. Tilt the pan and roll the omelet out onto a plate.
  • Advance preparation: You can cook the celery and potato mixture several hours before you make the omelet.

About 15 minutes

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