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Ricotta Omelets

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This also makes a great dinner for one; just cut the ingredients in half.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    15 minutes

  • Yield

    Makes 2 Servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
4 large eggs, beaten to blend, divided
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
4 tablespoons ricotta, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives, divided

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Melt 1 tablespoon butter in an 8" nonstick skillet over medium heat. Season eggs with salt and pepper.

    Step 2

    Add half of eggs to skillet. Cook eggs, stirring gently with a heatproof silicone spatula, until eggs are lightly scrambled and almost cooked, about 3 minutes. Spread eggs evenly to cover bottom of skillet.

    Step 3

    Top eggs with half of ricotta, Parmesan, basil, and chives. Using spatula, fold up one-third of omelet. Roll omelet over onto itself, then slide omelet onto a plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients to make a second omelet. Top with Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 410 calories
33 g fat
1 g fiber
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Bon Appétit
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