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Black beans and cheddar make for a southwestern-inspired hearty omelet filling, but feel free to vary this recipe by using kidney beans or Monterey Jack cheese instead.

Recipe by Cooking Light April 2002

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Recipe Summary

Yield:
2 servings
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Combine beans, onions, cheese, and salsa in a medium bowl.

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  • Heat a medium nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Pour egg mixture into pan; let egg mixture set slightly. Tilt pan and carefully lift edges of omelet with a spatula; allow uncooked portion to flow underneath cooked portion. Cook 3 minutes; flip omelet. Spoon bean mixture onto half of omelet. Carefully loosen omelet with a spatula; fold in half. Cook 1 minute or until cheese melts. Slide omelet onto a plate; cut in half.

Nutrition Facts

181 calories; calories from fat 27%; fat 5.5g; saturated fat 2.3g; mono fat 1g; poly fat 0.8g; protein 20.2g; carbohydrates 13.8g; fiber 6g; cholesterol 116mg; iron 2.1mg; sodium 822mg; calcium 184mg.
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