SAVORY OMELET CUPS
I replaced the pastry portion of this recipe with a light crepelike cup. Baked in tiny ovenproof dishes, they’re filled with leeks, scallions, olives and sun-dried tomatoes.
—JOAN CHURCHILL DOVER, NH
PREP: 40 MIN. • BAKE: 10 MIN. • MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/2 cup water, divided
3 eggs
6 egg whites
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
4 teaspoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup shredded provolone cheese
1 cup chopped leeks (white portion only)
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped Greek olives
2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1. Place tomatoes in a small bowl. Cover with 1/4 cup water; let stand 30 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk eggs, egg whites, cilantro, butter, salt, pepper and remaining water.
3. Heat an 8-in. nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray; pour about 1/2 cup egg mixture into center of skillet. Lift and tilt pan to evenly coat bottom. Cook 1 1/2 to 2 minutes or until top appears dry; turn and cook 30-45 seconds longer or until set.
4. Remove from pan and press into a 1-cup baking dish or ramekin coated with cooking spray. Repeat with remaining egg mixture, making three more omelet cups (coat skillet with cooking spray as needed). Sprinkle provolone cheese into cups.
5. Preheat oven to 350°. Drain the tomatoes; chop and set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, saute leeks and onions in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes, olives and oregano; cook over medium heat 2-3 minutes. Spoon into omelet cups. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese; drizzle with honey.
6. Bake the cups 10-12 minutes or until heated through.
WASHING LEEKS
Leeks have sand and dirt between the layers. To clean, cut off the dark green portion. Cut the white portion in half lengthwise. Rinse under cold running water, separating the layers to remove any grit.