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                     WAIST-WATCHING WESTERN OMELETS

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
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 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       t            Vegetable oil
  1       md           Red bell pepper, cored,
                       Seeded and cut into thin
                       Strips
  1       md           Green bell pepper, cored,
                       Seeded and cut into thin
                       Strips
  4       oz           Turkey ham, cut into
                       Julienne strips, about 1
                       Cup
                       Salt and black pepper, to
                       Taste
  4       lg           Eggs
  4       lg           Egg whites
                       Fresh parsley sprigs, opt.

 In 10" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat,heat
 oil;add red and green peppers and turkey ham;cook 2 to
 3 minutes,stirring frequently until peppers are
 crisp-tender.Season lightly with salt and pepper;
 remove from heat;keep warm.In small bowl using wire
 whisk or fork, beat 1 egg and 1 egg white until
 blended and frothy.Spray 6" nonstick skillet or omelet
 pan with nonstick vegetable spray;set over medium
 heat.Pour egg mixture into skillet;using flat side of
 fork,stir briskly in circular motion while shaking pan
 back and forth over heat.When liquid has just begun to
 set,stop stirring;let omelet cook 30 to 40 seconds
 longer until edges and bottom are set but center is
 still soft. Loosen omelet around edges with spatula
 until it moves freely;remove from heat.Arrange 1/4
 reserved pepper mixture on side of omelet farthest
 away from skillet handle.Tilt handle of skillet
 up;using spatula,lift edge of omelet nearest handle up
 and over peppers.Slide omelet onto plate;garnish with
 parsley sprig,if desired.Serve immediately;repeat to
 make three more omelets.Makes 4 servings.



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