Onion Omelet From The Ticino Recipes

ONION CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• Combine eggs, salt substitute, and minced onion.
• Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat.
• Add egg mixture and tilt pan to distribute evenly in pan.
• Cook over medium heat until set.
• Sprinkle cheese over half of cooked egg; fold other half of egg over cheese.

OMELET WITH ONIONS, ZUCCHINI, AND FONTINA

Steps:

• Coat a small, nonstick saute pan lightly with olive oil. Add the onions, season with salt, and bring the pan to a medium heat. Cook the onions, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the zucchini and season lightly with salt. Cook the onions and zucchini, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini is soft, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Add the beaten egg mixture (be sure that the mixture is smooth-no hunks of egg white). Using a small, heatproof rubber spatula, stir the zucchini mixture throughout the eggs. Don't worry about messing up the eggs, they will smooth out. Tilt the pan to allow the uncooked egg mixture to run to the sides of the pan to create a wide, flat "scrambled egg". Swirl the pan around occasionally to loosen the eggs from the bottom of the pan.
• When the eggs are three-quarters of the way cooked through, sprinkle the middle third of the omelet with the grated fontina and most of the chives (save some chives for garnish). Turn off the heat.
• Using the spatula, fold the left third of the omelet over the cheese/chive mixture. Press gently to secure.
• Gently shake the pan to be sure that the omelet is loosened from the pan. Gently lay the right third of the omelet down on a serving plate and flip the other 2/3 of the omelet on top. The omelet should be folded like a letter.
• Garnish the top with the remaining chives and serve with Mesclun Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette.
• For the vinny: In a small mixing bowl, combine the vinegar and mustard. Mix until smooth. While mixing, start adding the oil into the vinegar/mustard mix drop by drop. Really-one drop at a time! One the drop has mixed in, add the next drop-this shouldn't really be an arm workout.
• When the mixture starts to look smooth and velvety, the oil can be added a little bit faster. Continue this way until all the oil has been added. When done, it should look very smooth, shiny, and homogeneous.
• Add the garlic and season with salt. Taste it, it should taste good! Season with salt again, if needed.
• To assemble the salad: Toss together the mesclun, cukes, tomatoes, and onions. Dress lightly with the vinaigrette. (You will not need to use all the dressing you made. Store the extra in the fridge and bring to room temperature when ready to use.)
• Season vinaigrette with salt, if needed. Taste! The salad should be very flavorful but not soggy.
• Plate the salad, piling it up so the lettuce looks fluffy and healthy and is adorned with the veggies. Using a veggie peeler, shave the cheese on top.

CHARD AND ONION OMELET (TROUCHIA)

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10-inch skillet, add the onion, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely soft but not colored, about 15 minutes. Add the chard and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has cooked off and the chard is tender, about 15 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, mash the garlic in a mortar with a few pinches of salt (or chop them finely together), then stir it into the eggs along with the herbs. Combine the chard mixture with the eggs and stir in the Gruyère and half the Parmesan.
• Preheat the broiler. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet and, when it's hot, add the eggs. Give a stir and keep the heat at medium-high for about a minute, then turn it to low. Cook until the eggs are set but still a little moist on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the remaining Parmesan and broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat, until browned.
• Serve trouchia in the pan or slide it onto a serving dish and cut it into wedges. The gratinéed top and the golden bottom are equally presentable.

DELUXE BACON ONION OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Arrange bacon on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until just crisped, 10 to 12 minutes.
• Beat eggs and water together in a bowl.
• Let the bacon cool on paper towels, about 5 minutes. Break into small pieces.
• Spray a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Melt butter over medium heat until foaming, about 2 minutes. Add onion once butter is no longer foaming. Cook and stir until tender but not browned, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Increase heat to medium-high. Pour eggs into the skillet and cook until mostly set, about 2 minutes. Lift the omelet with a spatula as the center rises; tilt the skillet so that uncooked eggs run to the center of the pan. Cook until set, 2 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle bacon pieces onto the omelet and fold in half using the spatula.

BRITTA'S MOM'S FRENCH ONION SOUP OMELET

Steps:

• Add oil to a heated saute pan. When hot, add onions and caramelize until nice and brown. Set aside. Break the eggs into a mixing bowl, add water, salt and pepper. Melt the butter in an 8-inch non-stick pan and set over high heat. Make sure the butter coats the whole pan. When the foam has subsided, slowly pour in the eggs. Tilt the pan to spread the eggs mixture evenly. Let eggs firm up a little and then shake the pan and use the spatula to get the mixture away from the sides, into the middle, letting the liquid run under the sides. Continue to cook until the mixture holds together. Add mustard, caramelized onions and grated cheese to the center. Tilt the pan to one side, and with a spatula fold about 1/3 of the omelet over the middle. Shake the pan gently to slide the omelet to the edge of the pan. Turn the omelet directly onto the plate by inverting the pan over the plate.

CHARD AND ONION OMELET (TROUCHIA

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10inch skillet. Add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely soft but not browned, about 15 minutes. Add the chard and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the moisture has cooked away and the chard is tender, about 15 minutes. Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper. Meanwhile, mash the garlic in a mortar with a few pinches of salt, then stir it into the eggs along with herbs. Combine the chardonion mixture with the eggs, stir in the Gruy re cheese and half the Parmesan.
• Preheat the broiler. Heat the remaining oil to the skillet and when it's hot, add the eggs. Slide the pan back and forth a few times to make sure the eggs are not sticking. Keep the heat at mediumhigh for about one minute, then turn it to low. Cook until the eggs are set but still a quite moist on top. Add the remaining cheese, slide the pan under the broiler and broil until browned.
• Serve the trouchia in the pan or slide it onto a serving dish and cut into wedges. The gratined top and the golden bottom are equally presentable.

CHEESE AND GREEN ONION OMELET-A CAN'T MISS BASIC!

Steps:

• Combine the oil, green onions, and seasoned salt in a small nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until the onions have softened, about 3 minutes. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the black pepper. Add the mixture to the skillet and stir briefly to lightly scramble the eggs. Without stirring, continue to cook until the eggs are softly set, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle the cheese on top. Tilt the pan away from you and, using a spatula, fold half of the omelet over to enclose the filling. Cook for 1 minute more to melt the cheese. Slide the omelet onto a plate and serve.

ONION OMELET

Steps:

• Place the onions and oil in a 2-quart casserole.
• Cover with a lid or vented plastic wrap and microwave on high for 4 minutes, or until tender.
• Transfer to a large no-stick frying pan.
• Saute over medium heat for 5 minutes.
• Stir in the bread crumbs, Romano cheese, basil, mustard and pepper.
• Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
• In another medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and water.
• Wipe out the frying pan with paper towels.
• Place it over medium-high heat.
• Add 1 tsp margarine and swirl the pan.
• Add half the eggs.
• Lift and rotate the pan so the eggs are evenly distributed.
• As the eggs set around the edges, lift them to allow uncooked portions to flow underneath.
• When the eggs are mostly set, spread half of the onion mixture over them.
• Use a spatula to fold the omelet in half.
• Transfer to a serving platter.
• Repeat with the remaining margarine, eggs and filling.

FRENCH ONION OMELET

Steps:

• In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium heat.
• Add red onion, shallots (if desired, and sugar. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring often.
• Remove 1/4 cup cooked onion mixture and set aside.
• Stir green onion, mustard, and thyme into skillet.
• In a bowl beat together eggs, water, salt, and pepper.
• Stir in 1/3 cup of the cheese.
• Pour into skillet.
• Bake in a 375°F for 15 minutes or until set.
• Top with remaining cheese and reserved onion mixture.
• Cut into wedges.
• Makes 6 main-dish servings.

CRISPY BACON AND SWEET ONION OMELET

Steps:

• Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain and cool; crumble the bacon and set aside.
• Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the onions in the butter until tender, about 10 minutes.
• Prepare a 10-inch non-stick skillet with cooking spray and place over a cold burner. Whisk together the eggs and water; pour the egg mixture into the cold skillet. Cover and turn the burner on for medium-low heat. Cook until steam begins to vent from the skillet. Remove the lid. Sprinkle the crumbled bacon, Cheddar cheese, American cheese, salt, and red pepper over the eggs. Spread the onions over the eggs. Gently swirl the skillet in a circular motion to release the omelet and slide it onto a plate. Fold the omelet in half. Allow the cheese to melt, about 2 minutes.

CHARD AND ONION OMELET (TROUCHIA)

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10-inch skillet, add the onion, and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely soft but not colored, about 15 minutes. Add the chard and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until all the moisture has cooked off and the chard is tender, about 15 minutes. Season well with salt and pepper.
• Meanwhile, mash the garlic in a mortar with a few pinches of salt (or chop them finely together), then stir it into the eggs along with the herbs. Combine the chard mixture with the eggs and stir in the Gruyere and half the parmesan.
• Preheat the broiler. Heat the remaining oil in the skillet and, when it's hot, add the eggs. Give a stir and keep the heat at medium-high for about a minute, then turn it to low. Cook until the eggs are set but still a little moist on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the remaining Parmesan and broil 4 to 6 inches from the heat, until browned.
• Serve trouchia in the pan or slide it onto a serving dish and cut it into wedges. The gratinéed top and the golden bottom are equally presentable.

ONION OMELET FROM THE TICINO

Steps:

• Heat the butter and olive oil together in the skillet. Add the onions and cook until they are soft and golden.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir in the eggs. Cook over low heat until the omelet is golden on the top side.
• Turn and cook on the other side until it, too, is golden brown.