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Cooking at Home - Green Onion Omelet

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Makes: 4 Servings

In the spring, in areas where they grow, wild onions can be used in place of green onions. Yellow or white onions work as well.

Ingredients

  • 1 can low-sodium sliced potatoes, drained (about 15 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 whole egg
  • 3 egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons 1% low-fat milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup ham, diced
  • 1/2 can low-sodium tomatoes, drained (about 8 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon green onion (or wild onion), chopped

Directions

  1. Open and drain can of sliced potatoes. Cut sliced potatoes into strips.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, lightly brown potatoes in the vegetable oil for  5 to 10 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, add egg, egg whites, milk, and salt. Mix well
  4. Stir in ham, tomatoes, and green (or wild) onions.
  5. Pour egg mixture over potatoes in the skillet.
  6. Cover skillet and continue to cook eggs over medium heat until firm, not runny (about 8 minutes).
  7. Cut the omelet into four pieces and serve.

Source: A Harvest of Recipes with USDA Foods

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 Portion

Nutrients

Amount

Total Calories

184

Total Fat

7 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Cholesterol

55 mg

Sodium

283 mg

Carbohydrates

16 g

Dietary Fiber

3 g

Total Sugars

2 g

Added Sugars included

0 g

Protein

15 g

Vitamin D

1 mcg

Calcium

43 mg

Iron

1 mg

Potassium

363 mg