Green eggs and ham omelettes recipe

Green eggs and ham omelettes

Add a little green to your breakfast favourite with this easy green eggs and ham dish. A speedy and satisfying brunch that packs flavoursome pesto, salty ham and creamy Edam into this nutritious omelette.

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  • Serves 4
  • Takes 25 mins
  • 606 calories / serving

  • Gluten-free

Ingredients

  • 8 medium free-range eggs
  • 20g unsalted butter
  • 1 x 130g tub fresh pesto
  • 2 x 120g packs Wiltshire cured ham, chopped
  • 1 x 250g pack Edam slices, chopped
  • fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)

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Each serving contains

Energy
2515kJ 606.0kcal
30%
Fat
47g
high66%
Saturates
18g
high92%
Salt
4.5g
high75%
Sugars
1g
low1%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 1.8gProtein 45.5gFibre 1.3g

Method

  1. Crack 2 eggsinto a small bowl, add 30g (1oz) pesto, a little salt and pepper for seasoning and mix thoroughly with a fork.
  2. On a medium heat, add 5g (1/4oz) butter to a small 20cm (8in) nonstick frying pan. Once melted add the eggs and using a spatula move the eggs around to slightly scramble. Allow to settle so that the bottom of the pan is covered completely.
  3. Add 2 slices of ham and 2 slices of cheese to the pan. Turn the heat to low and allow to cook for 1-2 minutes until the eggs are cooked.
  4. Gently slide the omelette onto a plate and fold over in half. Give the pan a wipe with some kitchen paper and repeat the process again to cook the next omelette.
    • If serving vulnerable groups, elderly people, babies, toddlers, pregnant women and people who are unwell, cook until the whites and yolks are solid.

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