Name: Fluffy ham and asparagus omelette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 eggs, separated; 1 tablespoon low-fat milk; 1 tablespoon plain flour; 1 tablespoon light olive oil; 1/4 cup (50g) low-fat ricotta or cottage cheese; 50 gram finely sliced fat-reduced champagne leg ham; 6 asparagus spears, ends trimmed, steamed

Fluffy ham and asparagus omelette

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

10M

Total

20M

Ingredients

4 eggs, separated

1 tablespoon low-fat milk

1 tablespoon plain flour

1 tablespoon light olive oil

1/4 cup (50g) low-fat ricotta or cottage cheese

50 gram finely sliced fat-reduced champagne leg ham

6 asparagus spears, ends trimmed, steamed

Method

1.Preheat oven to 190°C. Combine egg yolks, milk and flour. Set aside.

2.Using an electric beater or balloon whisk, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Gently fold egg whites into yolk mixture, using a large metal spoon.

3.Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof frying pan on low. Pour in egg mixture. Bake omelette for 6 minutes, until puffed and golden. Slide onto a heated serving dish. Spread ricotta over half of omelette and top with ham and asparagus. Fold omelette over to enclose filling. Cut into wedges or thick slices to serve, if you like.

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