MY SWISS CHARD OMELET

My Swiss Chard Omelet image

Posted so that I don't forget about it. I made this up with ingredients I had lying around. If it flops as an omelet -- which occasionally happens when I don't use enough oil and/or the skillet isn't hot enough when I begin -- it will still make great scrambled eggs. The chard and shallot are steamed instead of sauteed to make it lower fat. Use a skillet with a tight-fitting lid.

Provided by coconutty

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 1-2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 swiss chard leaf
1/2 large shallot, minced (about 2 T.)
3 -4 fresh basil leaves
3 eggs, lightly beaten
extra virgin olive oil or your favorite oil
asiago cheese
fresh ground black pepper
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Steps:

Rinse the chard very well to remove grit and sand; shake it to remove excess water.
Tear chard into bite-size pieces onto a plate.
Add a few T. filtered water to a large skillet. Place skillet over high heat and add chard and minced shallot.
Cover and let steam about 3 minutes.
While the chard is cooking, snip the basil leaves into the same small bowl containing the beaten eggs; mix through.
Remove lid from skillet and cook a bit longer until water in skillet is absorbed.
Add some of your favorite oil and heat it.
When the oil is hot enough, add the egg/basil combination. Tilt the pan to distribute the eggs evenly. Let cook a couple of minutes to set the eggs (if you want, you can cover the skillet at this point and use a lower heat because the contained steam will cook the eggs).
Add pepper and asiago cheese to taste. Add red pepper flakes if using.
Cook a moment longer - just enough to melt or soften the cheese.
Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237.2, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 634.5, Sodium 313.5, Carbohydrate 4.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.7, Protein 20

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Collines Shifrah

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This omelet was a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables. They loved the cheesy flavor and the Swiss chard added a nice touch of color.

Luis Felipe Herrera S.

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I'm not a big fan of Swiss chard, but I thought this omelet was pretty good. The cheese and eggs helped to balance out the flavor of the chard.

Mallik Bari

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This omelet was a bit of a disappointment. It was dry and bland, and the Swiss chard didn't add much flavor.

Elvis Bukachi

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I've tried many omelet recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's simple to make and always turns out perfectly.

Md Nirob Ahmed

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This omelet was the perfect way to start my day. It was filling and flavorful, and it kept me full until lunchtime.

Nora Adaeze

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I thought this omelet was a bit too oily. I think it would have been better if I had used less butter.

Josh Hittle

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I'm not sure I would make this omelet again. It was just okay.

NR_77

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I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to use up leftover Swiss chard.

sweet fun

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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. It was easy to follow and the omelet turned out well.

Dara Autos

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I had some trouble getting the omelet to cook evenly. The bottom was overcooked while the top was still runny.

Bruce Leece

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This omelet was a bit bland for my taste. I think it would have been better with some additional seasonings.

Kalisa Wynn

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I was really impressed with this omelet. It was light and fluffy, and the Swiss chard added a nice touch of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.