OMELETTE-FILLED BELL PEPPER RINGS (KETO-FRIENDLY)

I started a KETO diet about 8 months ago. It's working well but I'm really getting bored with the variety of food I can eat. This recipe is just a creative way to make a cheese and bell pepper omelette. It just might take away some of that KETO breakfast boredom. It's very versatile as well. Just add your own favorite omelette ingredients: try a Mediterranean omelette using chopped and seeded Roma tomatoes, cooked spinach and Feta cheese or a Farmer's Omelette with ham, chopped green pepper and chopped onion with shredded sharp cheese. The sky's the limit!

Step 1: SUPPLIES

12" Non-stick skillet

sharp knife

spatula (also called a "turner")

medium size bowl

large spoon

measuring spoons

wire whisk

Step 2: INGREDIENTS

1 tablespoon canola oil

1 tablespoon butter

1 large Bell pepper (any color)

2 jumbo size eggs

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoons shredded cheese (+ extra for topping)

Salt and pepper to taste

1 large "pinch" dried parsley flakes (about 1/8 teaspoon) for garnish

1 large "pinch" dried chives (about 1/8 teaspoon) for garnish

Step 3: REMOVE SEEDS

Carefully cut around stem of bell pepper and gently remove as much membrane and seeds as you can, being careful not to crack the pepper.

Step 4: CUT INTO THICK RINGS

Cut gutted pepper into thick rings, picking out the nicest 2 rings. Remove any remaining seeds and membrane.

Step 5: FREEZE REMAINING PEPPER

Chop the remaining pepper and put into a freezer bag. Freeze for future use.

Step 6: ADD TO SKILLET....

Place skillet over medium high heat. Add the butter and oil; heat until butter melts, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 7: MEANWHILE .......

Crack the eggs into bowl.....

Step 8: ADD TO THE BOWL....

Add mayonnaise to the bowl....

Step 9: FOLLOWED BY....

Add the shredded cheese, salt and pepper.

Step 10: WHISK....

With a wire whisk, whisk eggs until slightly frothy ... some lumps of mayonnaise may remain.

Step 11: ADD PEPPER RINGS...

Add pepper rings to the prepared skillet and cook for 3 minutes.

Step 12: ADD EGGS

Turn pepper rings, press down gently and carefully fill with egg mixture. I find that using a big spoon is good for this. Please note: some of the egg mixture may leak out on the bottom. Cook for up to 4 minutes until almost cooked through.

Step 13: SPRINKLE TOPS WITH...

Sprinkle tops with cheese and place under broiler for 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs are slightly puffed and cheese has started to bubble and brown.

Step 14: SPRINKLE WITH ....

Transfer finished eggs to serving plate. Garnish with parsley and chives if desired. Make 1 (one) serving.

Step 15: ENJOY!!!

Now, enjoy your KETO breakfast knowing that you stuck to your diet!!!