Cauliflower and Feta Omelet

Manami's Note:

Fantastic! I tested this omelet on Sunday, when they took a deep breath in the kitchen!It was in the February, 2008 edition of Gourmet Magazine, Ruth Cousineau. There were little bites of cauliflower sauteed in spicy EVOO which gave the open-face omelet texture; and the feta(which I won't be able to use for the residents)lends it a nice and salty flavor. After thinking about it we decided that we would add "crumbles" of cheddar. It is delicious!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 13 mins
• Cook Time: 17 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 2

Yield: 2.0

• 5 large eggs
• 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (if needed use more but I think you will need even less)
• 1/2 medium head cauliflower, cut into 1-inch-wide florets (3 cups)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pinches crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 cup crumbled feta (2 oz, or other cheese of choice)
• 1/4 cup packed flat leaf parsley
• cooking spray, olive oil flavored

Directions:

1. Beat eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
2. Spray nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
3. Heat oil & crushed red pepper flakes in a 10-inch heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then sauté cauliflower until browned and tender, 5 to 9 minutes.
4. Reduce heat to medium, then add garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and sauté 1 minute.
5. Pour eggs over cauliflower.
6. Cook, lifting edges to let uncooked egg run underneath and shaking skillet occasionally to loosen omelet, until almost set, 4 to 5 minutes.
7. Slide out onto a large plate.
8. Put skillet over omelet and, using pot holders, firmly hold plate and skillet together, then invert omelet back into skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes.
9. Slide out onto plate and sprinkle with feta and parsley. (You can use cheddar if you want).