Brian’s Collard Greens & Cheese Omelet
Serves 1 to 2
Prep time: 5 minutes; cooking time: about 5 minutes
Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsps. vegetable oil (can substitute butter)
  • ½ cup cooked collard greens, chopped
  • ¼ cup ham, cut into bite-size pieces
  • ¼ cup onions, chopped
  • ¼ cup cheddar (or favorite) cheese
  • Garlic powder to taste
  • Salt & Pepper to taste
  • 3 eggs
  • Garnish — sliced strawberries (optional)

Directions

  1. In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; add onions, cook a few minutes.
  2. In mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, Salt & Pepper, garlic powder, collard greens, ham; pour mixture into skillet, cook a few minutes over medium heat.
  3. As eggs set, lift edges w/spatula, allowing uncooked eggs to flow underneath; when eggs are nearly set, add cheese; fold omelet over to form half moon shape.
  4. Cover omelet; cook for 1-to-2 minutes or until cooked through.
  5. Carefully remove omelet from skillet; garnish with strawberries; serve.

Note: If omelet breaks when you fold it over, no worries. Just scramble the mixture instead.