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Recipe Exchange => Breakfast Recipes => Topic started by: Doug Varrieur on December 11, 2011, 08:24:53 AM

Title: Delicious Low Carb Mexican Omelet, You gotta try this today, DELISH :)
Post by: Doug Varrieur on December 11, 2011, 08:24:53 AM

Mexican Omelet
Servings- 1

Ingredients  

   1½ cups ground beef
   1 tablespoon olive oil
   ½ teaspoon ground cumin
   ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
   Salt and pepper
   1 teaspoon butter
   2 large eggs (2 net carbs)
   ½ cup shredded white cheddar cheese
   2 tablespoon low-sugar salsa (1 net carb)
   1 tablespoon sour cream (optional) (.5 net carb)


Directions

1.   Pan-fry the ground beef in the olive oil and season with cumin, cayenne and salt and pepper. Taste for personal preference and add additional seasoning as required.
2.   Strain the excess fat and set aside.
3.   Melt the butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
4.   Pour 2 well beaten eggs into the pan and cover.
5.   When the eggs start to set, spoon in the meat and cover with the cheese, then fold the omelet, cover the pan, and remove from the heat. Leave covered 2 to 3 minutes to melt the cheese.
6.   Slide the omelet onto a plate, spoon the salsa on top of the omelet, and sprinkle additional cheese on top. If desired, place a dollop of sour cream on top, then serve.



  TIP- To make a wonderful light dinner or lunch serve with avocado.

Title: Re: Delicious Low Carb Mexican Omelet, You gotta try this today, DELISH :)
Post by: mouseissue on December 11, 2011, 01:24:46 PM

OMG, Doug!!!... You've outdone yourself again!

This sounds wonderful! :) :) :) :)

Title: Re: Delicious Low Carb Mexican Omelet, You gotta try this today, DELISH :)
Post by: AliciaInTX on January 08, 2012, 11:59:21 AM

Oh yum! This makes me hungry just looking at it. I'm going to make this for dinner and let the kids have tortillas. I think a tiny side of shredded lettuce and an avocado slice would be nice with it, too.....

Title: Re: Delicious Low Carb Mexican Omelet, You gotta try this today, DELISH :)
Post by: shawn116 on January 08, 2012, 12:13:47 PM

I think I missed this one somehow...LOL  It does look so good.  Might serve this for dinner myself  ;D   The lettuce and avocado would be great additions Alicia

Title: Re: Delicious Low Carb Mexican Omelet, You gotta try this today, DELISH :)
Post by: mouseissue on January 09, 2012, 01:22:23 PM

Quote from: AliciaInTX on January 08, 2012, 11:59:21 AM

... I'm going to make this for dinner and let the kids have tortillas. ...

Hi Alicia! :)

Are you saying your going to serve tortillas to your kids but deny yourself?

If you like tortillas, I have great news for you... There are low carb options out there that are FTS-friendly.
Here are a few that I especially enjoy...

La Tortilla High Fiber Tortillas
http://www.latortillafactory.com/products-3.aspx (http://www.latortillafactory.com/products-3.aspx)

Joseph's Reduced Carb/Flax, Oat Bran & Whole Wheat Tortillas
http://www26.netrition.com/josephs_bakery_tortillas.html (http://www26.netrition.com/josephs_bakery_tortillas.html)

Mama Lupe's Low Carb Tortillas
http://www26.netrition.com/mama_lupes_tortillas_page.html (http://www26.netrition.com/mama_lupes_tortillas_page.html)

Title: Re: Delicious Low Carb Mexican Omelet, You gotta try this today, DELISH :)
Post by: mouseissue on January 09, 2012, 02:29:06 PM

Hi Marty! :)

When looking at a product label, first check the "reported" carb counts.

If they look OK, then look at the ingredients list.
If ANY of the first (top) three ingredients is high carb, DON'T buy the product!

You are likely eating far more carbs that the label would lead you to believe.
This is because the FDA is not very fussy about accuracy in carb counts.

You've come across a product with misleading carb content labeling.
The top two ingredients are both sources of HIGH net carbs (sugar):

Whole wheat flour
Enriched bleached (wheat and barley) flours

So I say nix these tortillas.

Tony