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FIESTA−IN−A−FLASH OMELET  
1  
cup corn kernels (cut from 2 ears) or l can (7 to 8 3/4 oz.) whole  
kernel corn, drained  
2
1
1
4
1
1
1
tablespoons chopped green chilies  
/8 teaspoon chili powder  
/2 cup chopped tomato, drained  
eggs  
/4 cup water  
teaspoon buter or cooking oil OR cooking spray  
/4 cup (2 oz.) shredded reduced−fat cheddar cheese, divided  
Sliced pitted ripe olives, optional  
Cilantro sprigs, optional  
In small bowl, stir together corn, chilies, chili powder and tomato. Cover  
and cook on full power until hot, about 1 minute 15 seconds. Cover and  
set aside.  
In 9−inch pie plate, heat butter on full power until melted, about 45  
seconds. Tilt pan to coat bottom evenly with butter. Set aside. In small  
bowl, beat together eggs and water. For each omelet, pour 1/2 cup of  
the egg mixture into plate. Cover tightly with plastic wrap. Cook on full  
power 2 to 3 minutes, rotating 1/4 turn every 30 seconds. Do not stir.  
When top is thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, fill with 1/2 cup  
reserved corn mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese. Fold omelet in half and  
slide onto serving plate. Top with 1/4 cup of the corn mixture and 1  
tablespoon of the cheese. Garnish with olives and cilantro, if desired.  
Repeat with remaining ingredients.  
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