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Salsa & Veggie Omelette Bake


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Serves 2-3 | Prep Time 20 | Cook Time 25-30

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Want A Larger Bake?

Let's say you want to make this Omelette Bake for more than just two people. You've tried it before, and you think it's a hit, so you want to serve it to family or guests for brunch or special occasions. Here is what you need to know.

1 serving is equal to one 2-3 egg omelette.

Add eggs similarly as you would for traditional omelettes but keep in mind you are using large eggs as well with lots of vegetable substance and milk.

Choose Your Pan Wisely.

The pan or oven safe dish you use to bake the omelette in is a very important ingredient as well. You want the uncooked mixture to spread to about 1/2 to 2/3" high and no more. If your raw mixture is too thick as it rests in the pan, you might have to cook it for much longer than 25 minutes, and your eggs will turn out rubbery. And we don't want rubbery eggs now do we? So, the more egg mixture you have the larger your baking pan will need to be. But, in any case, if your omelette does happen to be "not quite ready yet" after 25 minutes (some ovens are different or maybe it's just a bit thicker than you planned it to be), and the center is still a bit gooey, just give it a stir so the raw egg blends with the cooked portion. Make sure it's evened out again, then put back in the oven for a few more minutes, and keep an eye on it. Proceed with adding the toppings and broil. This should do the trick as long as it was near to being ready before. If your oven seems to not do the trick after all of this, try turning the heat up just a little bit next time, and see how it goes. Bonne chance!

Add More Veggies Too!

It's okay to also increase the amount of finely chopped vegetables, such as the peppers or green onions, for instance. You can also try different variations of vegetables as well. Other bell peppers such as yellow, green and orange work well. If you like tomatoes in your omelette, adding a freshly chopped tomato will increase its flavour. But it can also create a bit more water in the omelette so stick to the 1/2" thickness in the pan. The key thing to remember is to not overdo it when it comes to adding vegetables either. You want your omelette bake loaded with vegetables and leafy greens, and for it to be fairly thick but not too dry. The proportion of egg mixture to vegetables should be at about a 3:2 ratio.

Experiment With Spices!

If your looking for a bit more kick, try adding 1-2 tbsp. of finely chopped pickled hot peppers (you buy them preserved in a jar with pickled juices). You can also "downsize" the spiciness of the omelette by using medium or mild salsa instead, but the milder the sauce the more sugar it will contain. I prefer to downsize on the sugar content and add that chopped tomato with some other herbs like basil or dill. The hotter sauce also packs a bit more health factor because hot spices can help boost our metabolism. So, if you can handle a nice zesty omelette with a bit of kick, then the hot salsa is for you!


Ingredients You'll Need

1/2 each, red & green bell peppers, seeded & finely chopped
1/2 cup fresh mushrooms of any kind, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh spinach leaves, finely chopped (excluding stems)
2 green onions, finely chopped
4 eggs, large
1/3 cup milk (1%, skim or others such as almond, hemp, rice, coconut)
2 tbsp. chunky hot salsa (for omelette)
2 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped (or dried flakes)
freshly ground sea salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup shredded cheese (light cheddar, marble or soy)
1/3 cup chunky hot salsa (for baked topping)


Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Place oven rack on setting


just below the middle.


2. Chop the fresh vegetables finely (excluding spinach leaf stems) and


set aside.


3. Beat the eggs, milk, salsa and parsley together with a fork in a


medium sized mixing bowl. Add freshly ground pepper and sea salt to


taste.


4. Pour the fresh vegetables into the egg mixture and stir until combined


(just like a regular omelette but thicker and full of veggies).


5. Spray an 8 X 8 baking dish or pan with cooking spray and pour the


omelet mixture into the pan.


6. Bake for 25 minutes in preheated oven at temperature instructed


above.


7. While your omelette is cooking in the oven, shred the cheese and


measure out the second portion of hot salsa. When you have about 5


minutes left on the timer, check your omelette. It should be nicely


fluffed all the way through and cooked with no gooey jiggle left when


you move the pan. If you need to, bake for a few more minutes.


8. Pour the salsa evenly over the omelette and top with shredded


cheese. Put back in the oven and broil for about 3 to 4 minutes until


cheese is nicely browned.


9. Remove from oven and let stand for about 5 minutes. Cut and


"spoon" out with a spatula like you would with lasagna. Serve


warm with your whole grain toast, a bit of fruit and coffee or tea.


Enjoy!


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