Ham and Swiss Omelet With Whole Grain Toast
A comforting, protein-packed breakfast featuring fluffy eggs filled with lean ham and melty Swiss cheese. Served alongside hearty whole grain toast to keep you energized all morning.
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Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthLow energy
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
If you have leftover roasted vegetables or fresh greens in the fridge, toss a handful into the omelet alongside the ham for an easy fiber boost.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz lean deli ham (chopped)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
From Your Pantry
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Next: Crack the eggs into a bowl
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Crack the eggs into a bowl
Crack the eggs into a bowl, season with a pinch of salt and freshly cracked black pepper, and whisk until well combined and slightly frothy.
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Heat the butter or olive oil in…
Heat the butter or olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the eggs, swirling the pan to coat the bottom evenly.
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As the edges begin to set
As the edges begin to set, gently pull them toward the center with a silicone spatula, tilting the pan to let the uncooked egg flow into the empty spaces.
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Once the eggs are mostly set but…
Once the eggs are mostly set but still slightly soft on top, sprinkle the chopped ham and grated Swiss cheese over one half of the omelet.
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Fold the empty half of the eggs…
Fold the empty half of the eggs over the filling. Let it cook for another 30 to 60 seconds until the cheese is melted and the eggs are fully cooked to your liking.
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Slide the omelet onto a plate and…
Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve immediately alongside a toasted slice of the whole grain bread.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Buying a block of Swiss and…
Buying a block of Swiss and grating it yourself helps it melt much more smoothly than pre-shredded cheese, which is often coated in anti-caking powders.
If you have leftover roasted vegetables…
If you have leftover roasted vegetables or fresh greens in the fridge, toss a handful into the omelet alongside the ham for an easy fiber boost.
Whisking the eggs thoroughly just before…
Whisking the eggs thoroughly just before pouring them into the pan introduces air, resulting in a lighter, fluffier texture.
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