Fluffy Omelette With Asiago Cheese

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Type of meal : | Breakfasts/Brunches | Breakfasts/Brunches

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Ingredients

500 ml (2 cups) leeks, thinly sliced
45 ml (3 tbsp) butter
625 ml (2 1/2 cups) kale, chopped
6 eggs, separated
250 ml (1 cup / 150 g) Asiago cheese, grated
Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
Asiago cheese, grated, as required

Directions

1. In a skillet, wilt the leek in the butter without browning.
2. Add the kale and sauté a few minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Preheat oven to 190°C / 375°F. Spray a 23 cm / 9 inch pie plate with olive oil.
4. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks until they are pale yellow and thickened.
5. Add the first amount of grated cheese, the cooled kale mixture and the salt and pepper. Combine and set aside.
6. In another bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff. Using a rubber spatula, gently fold them into the kale mixture. Pour into the greased pie plate.
7. Bake about 20 minutes or until the omelette is golden brown and the centre is well set.
8. Sprinkle with grated cheese and cut into wedges before serving.

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Imported on 2011-01-20 20:26:46 — Original ID:2428

• Type of Meal Breakfasts/Brunches

Type of Meal Breakfasts/Brunches