Cajun Omelet

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Ingredients

  • 5 teaspoons butter, divided
  • 1 1/4 cups sliced andouille sausages
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 celery rib, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup v 8 spicy vegetable juice
  • 1 teaspoon creole seasoning
  • 12 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups monterey jack cheese, shredded

Instructions

  1. Melt 1 t butter over medium heat; add sausage; cook, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cook 6-7 minutes.
  3. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, garlic, celery; cook 5 more minutes until veggies are tender.
  4. Remove from skillet.
  5. whisk eggs, parsley, Creole seasoning and V8 juice.
  6. Melt 1 t butter in skillet and coat with cooking spray.
  7. Pour about 1/4 of egg mixture into skillet.
  8. Lift edges with spatula and tilt pan so that uncooked portion flows underneath.
  9. cook until set.
  10. Cover skillet and cook one more minute.
  11. Add 1/4 of andouille and veggies.
  12. Add about 1/4 C cheese.
  13. Fold one side of omelet over the top.
  14. slide onto warming dish and cover with foil; keep warm.
  15. Continue to cook 3 more omelets.
  16. Serve with hot sauce--Frank's Red Hot Sauce recommended.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

575 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.5g 31% DV
Total Fat 35.9g 46% DV
Carbs 52.8g 19% DV
Fiber 9g 32% DV
Sugar 8.8g 18% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1417.3mg 62% DV
Potassium 1156mg 25% DV
Cholesterol 148.5mg 50% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 289.5mcg 32% DV
Vitamin C 93mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 533.8mg 41% DV
Iron 8.2mg 46% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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