Wild West Omelette

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Time: 30 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Unlike a traditional French omelet, elegant and delicately yellow, with the filling neatly folded inside, this American-style omelet is fried with the filling inside and is packed with a wealth of flavor from bell peppers, ham, green onions, and cheese. The vegetables are first sautéed in butter along with the ham until tender, and only then are the eggs poured over them. Half a minute before the end of cooking, sprinkle the omelet with grated cheese, wait until it melts, and then fold it onto a plate. This dish is an excellent source of protein and fiber and is perfect for both a hearty breakfast and dinner.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

12 large eggs
1/4 cup butter
Half a green bell pepper, cut into 1cm cubes.
Half a red bell pepper, cut into 1cm cubes.
170 g cooked ham (in one piece), cut into 1 cm cubes.
4 green onions, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup grated white cheese (about 55g), such as Monterey Jack, Cheddar, or Gouda (optional)

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

In a small bowl, beat 3 eggs and season with a little salt and pepper.
In a nonstick skillet with a tight-fitting lid, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the peppers and cook, covered, without stirring, until softened, about 3 minutes. Remove the lid and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ham and green onions and cook, stirring frequently, until tender, about 1 minute. Transfer the mixture to a bowl.

Melt the remaining pat of butter in a skillet over medium heat. When the foam subsides, add 1/4 of the vegetable mixture. Pour in the beaten eggs and cook, stirring constantly with a silicone spatula, until set, about 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and smooth the surface of the omelet with a spatula so that it evenly covers the bottom of the pan. If using cheese, sprinkle it on top of the omelet now (about 2 tablespoons). Let it sit for 30 seconds until the omelet sets.

Note

If you like your eggs well-done, cover the pan with a lid after smoothing the surface of the omelet and let it sit for 30 seconds.
Using a silicone spatula, fold the omelet in half and transfer it to a warmed plate. Cover with foil to keep warm. Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 4 servings.

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