From Daryl aka Avery:
A few weeks ago I went shopping with a girlfriend who loves to cook—she's very inventive, a world traveler—and we wound up at Penzey's Spices. Now I normally buy Penzey's online, but at the shop I not only found all the Penzey's I normally purchased, but also a bunch of new ones to try. The names are so adorable! Like Tuscan Sunset and Sunny Paris.
The new ones were in little jars so I could take a risk because they were more economical. Spices have become really costly, have you noticed? My one peeve is that because they're so little, they keep falling off my shelf. I have a pull-out shelf with little bars on the sides. Tall spices do just fine, but the little ones... Harrumph! Got to fix this. Maybe rethink where I put my spices, except I'm so used to the pull-out shelves.
Anyway, feeling inventive after my purchase, I decided to make an omelet the other day. I had eggs in the refrigerator plus Canadian bacon left over after making the tasty Eggs Benedict (for a recipe in my new French Bistro Mystery, A DEADLY ÉCLAIR - I shared a picture of that recipe a few weeks ago) ... and I thought what better time to try out new spices than with an egg white omelet.
Supposedly egg whites are better for you. Or are they? I didn't really check until after making this omelet...
From a website called TruthAboutAbs, I found this on yolks...just for your (and my) edification: The yolks contain so many B-vitamins, trace minerals, vitamin A, folate, choline, lutein, and other powerful nutrients....(read more on the link above)
So if this site is to be believed, then yolks are good to eat. You decide. I like the flavor of a full egg. I often crack 2 eggs plus 1 egg white so I get more protein and it doesn't take away from the "yolk" flavor.
But, for those of you determined to stick with only egg whites, here you go. The spices made a world of difference to me, as did all the goodies I added. This was YUM! A perfect pairing, and it kept me full through the entire day until dinner. Yay!
Egg White Omelet with
Canadian Bacon
(serves 1)
3 egg whites
1 teaspoon Penzey’s Sunny Paris (or herb of your choice)
½ teaspoon salt, if desired
½ teaspoon ground pepper, if desired
2 slices Canadian bacon
2 chives, chopped
¼ cup Mozzarella cheese, cubed
½ cup cooked spinach*
1 teaspoon butter
In a small mixing bowl, whisk egg whites, herbs, salt, and
pepper.
On a chopping board, dice Canadian bacon, chives, and Mozzarella
cheese.
In a skillet, over medium-high heat melt the butter. When
sizzling hot, pour in the eggs. Let them
set for about 30 seconds, then tilt the skillet and let the eggs run around the
pan. Lift the omelet with a spatula so the raw eggs can run under the cooked
eggs. This takes about a minute.
Turn heat to medium-low.
Now sprinkle the Canadian bacon, chives, cheese, and spinach*
all over the eggs. Using a spatula, lift the edges of one half of the omelet
and fold it over the rest of the omelet.
Let the omelet sit for about 1 minute to melt the cheese.
Slide the omelet onto a plate. Serve hot.
*If you don’t want
spinach, try cooked chopped broccoli or kale or any green vegetable of your
liking.
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That's a gorgeous omelet Daryl! and I'd be dangerous in that Penzey store...
ReplyDeleteYes, Lucy, it was dangerous to go in. I wanted everything in the store! ~ Daryl
DeleteWe had a ham and spinach omelette this morning. No cheese though.
ReplyDeleteI love spinach in my omelets, Sandy. ~ Daryl
DeleteLovely looking.
ReplyDeleteI'd probably tweak it with a bit of onion sauted with the bacon.
Like whole milk (rather than skim and reduced fat), I prefer my foods as untampered with as possible. There is often a synergistic reason parts are together.
Onion would be delicious in this. And yes, I agree, Libby re: "untampered". : ~ Daryl
DeleteWe have a Penzey's store nearby too. I try to stay out of it! The omelet looks good, but I'm thinking scrambled eggs for lunch.
ReplyDeletePat D - I adore eggs for lunch!! :) Daryl
DeleteThat looks so good! Since I retired, I have been venturing out and getting away from the "same ole thing". This I will have to try! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteMarshaMysteryreader@yahoo.com
Marsha, enjoy. I think spices are something that can make so many ordinary dishes taste different and exciting! ~ Daryl
DeleteI haven't tried Penzey's yet, but I have the catalog. I think that I "NEED" the Sunny Paris seasoning - oh, and the omelet looks fab and I'm really looking forward to the new series!!!:-)
ReplyDeleteNicole, you probably do. This is really a delicious herb mix! ~ Daryl
DeleteCannot wait for the new release. Already pre-ordered. I do occasionally enjoy a nice omelet, but mine never look that good, lol. Thanks for the recipe
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