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Steve Orton
Orton Ranch
Valley Center, California
Steve Orton started his avocado farm while still working in aeronautics. When he retired from his career, he began managing the ranch full–time. Avocados are his true passion, and that passion allows him to overcome the challenges of being an avocado grower. Although Steve...
CREAM CHEESE AND CALIFORNIA AVOCADO OMELET
Categories
- Breakfasts,
- Vegetarian
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Preparation
15 min
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Cook Time
0 min
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Total Time
15 min
Recipe Provided By the California Avocado Commission
This creamy omelet is big enough for two to share.
Ingredients
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4.000
4
eggs
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0.250
¼
cup
milk
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0.000
salt to taste
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0.000
Dash white pepper
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0.125
⅛
tsp.
paprika
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1.500
1 ½
Tbsp.
butter
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1.000
1
ripe, Fresh California Avocados, peeled, seeded and sliced
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1.000
1
oz.
cream cheese, softened
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0.000
Chives, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Beat eggs, milk, salt, pepper and paprika together.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Tilt pan to coat all sides evenly.
- Pour egg mixture into pan, tilt to permit uncooked egg to run to sides and bottom.
- Poke egg with a fork to let heat through, then lower heat and cook 2 to 3 minutes or until egg is slightly firm throughout.
- Spoon cream cheese across the center of eggs.
- Top with avocado slices and roll the edges of egg over filling.
- Remove from heat and cover for 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese is melted.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives. Serve hot.
Serving Suggestions:
Customize your omelet by adding additional favorite ingredients, such as diced tomatoes, mushrooms or peppers.
Beverage Pairings:
Perfect with fresh-squeezed orange juice.
Yield: 1 large omelet
Paprika is dried and ground sweet red pepper. It has a very mild flavor and is used widely for its decorative quality.
*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.
Nutrition information per serving
Nutrition Information Per Serving: Calories 430; Total Fat 37 g (Sat 14 g, Trans 0 g, Poly 2 g, Mono 12 g); Cholesterol 470 mg; Sodium 190 mg; Potassium 505 mg; Total Carbohydrates 11 g; Dietary Fiber 6 g; Total Sugars 2 g; Protein 16 g; Vitamin A 1297 IU; Vitamin C 8 mg; Calcium 100 mg; Iron 2 mg; Vitamin D 12 IU; Folate 81 mcg; Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.2 g
% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 25%; Vitamin C 15%; Calcium 10%; Iron 10%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 Calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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