Ranchero Omelet
photo by justcallmetoni 
- Ready In:
- 2mins
- Ingredients:
- 5
- Serves:
ingredients
- 1⁄2 cup refried beans
- 1⁄4 cup salsa, divided
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
directions
- In small saucepan over low heat, stir together beans and 2 tablespoons of the salsa. Heat and stir thoroughly.
- In small bowl, beat together eggs and water. Coat a 7 to 10-inch skillet with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture.
- With an inverted pancake turner, carefully push cooked portions at edges toward center so uncooked portions can reach hot pan surface. Cook until top is thickened and no visible liquid egg remains.
- Spread hot bean mixture down center of omelet. Sprinkle with cheese. With pancake turner, fold sides of omelet over beans and cheese. Slide onto plate and pour remaining salsa on top.
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Reviews
- THIS IS A KEEPER! I am currently trying the weight watchers flex program to lose a little (okay - more than a little!) and was looking for a filling, low points breakfast. To lower the fat content, I used fat free refried beans and salsa, replaced one of the eggs with two egg whites, and used 50% reduced fat cheddar cheese. I warmed the beans and salsa mixture in the micro to shorten time and lessen messy pans. It turned out great - very filling and a change from the usual breakfasts. My calculation is 5 points made this way. THANKS FOR A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!
- Was looking for a new way to make Sunday eggs when I stumbled on this recipe. I made a lighter version of this and enjoyed every bite, starting with replacing 1 of the eggs with 2 egg whites. Final result was not really a surprise as I made fat-free refried the beans leftover from a favorite recipe and some super salsa brought home with me from New Mexico. The cheese was a reduced fat cheddar - well 2 out of 3 ain't bad. Guess the point is the ingredient selection here is really important - skimp on the beans and salsa and you'll be dissappointed. Use good stuff and you'll be as happy as I was. Great combination. Thanks.
- I fixed this for breakfast at a family reunion last weekend and every one wanted to know where I learned to cook like this. Rob464
Tweaks
- THIS IS A KEEPER! I am currently trying the weight watchers flex program to lose a little (okay - more than a little!) and was looking for a filling, low points breakfast. To lower the fat content, I used fat free refried beans and salsa, replaced one of the eggs with two egg whites, and used 50% reduced fat cheddar cheese. I warmed the beans and salsa mixture in the micro to shorten time and lessen messy pans. It turned out great - very filling and a change from the usual breakfasts. My calculation is 5 points made this way. THANKS FOR A GREAT IDEA!!!!!!!!!
RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
Mimi Bobeck
United States
Very busy nanny/au pair, working for a very rich and snooty family, in a very large home, in a very snooty village. Just in case my employer comes here, please don't ask where I am from, or I'll be sacked like the last nanny was. ;-) I take care of 4 gorgeous, and darling kids. 3 girls and a boy. The boy is the youngest (and my favorite). They are great children, very, very active. (Hyper)
I love to cook. I guess that's a given, why else would I be here. Part of my job is also to prepare meals for the family. The more they like my food, the longer I get to stay. (just a little joke)
On my day off, I usually go out to the cinema or some dance clubs with the other au pairs in this town. That's about it I think.
