· 1 cup corn kernels (cut from 2 ears) or l can (7 to 8 3/4 oz.) whole
kernel corn, drained
· 2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
· 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
· 1/2 cup chopped tomato, drained
· 4 eggs
· 1/4 cup water
· 1 teaspoon buter or cooking oil OR cooking spray
· 1/4 cup (2 oz.) shredded reduced−fat cheddar cheese, divided
· Sliced pitted ripe olives, optional
· Cilantro sprigs, optional
In small bowl, stir together corn, chilies, chili powder and tomato. Cover
and cook on full power until hot, about 1 minute 15 seconds. Cover and
set aside.
In 9−inch pie plate, heat butter on full power until melted, about 45
seconds. Tilt pan to coat bottom evenly with butter. Set aside. In small
bowl, beat together eggs and water. For each omelet, pour 1/2 cup of
the egg mixture into plate. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cook on full
power 2 to 3 minutes, rotating 1/4 turn every 30 seconds. Do not stir.
When top is thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, fill with 1/2 cup
reserved corn mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese. Fold omelet in half and
slide onto serving plate. Top with 1/4 cup of the corn mixture and 1
tablespoon of the cheese. Garnish with olives and cilantro, if desired.
Repeat with remaining ingredients.
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