Omelets In A Bag

Yes! When eaten in moderation, eggs are a wonderful healthy source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Just one egg contains 6 grams of complete protein and all essential amino acids, as well as vitamin A, riboflavin (vitamin B2), folic acid (vitamin B9), vitamin B6, vitamin B12, choline, iron, calcium, phosphorus and potassium. Eggs are one of the only food sources that contain naturally occurring Vitamin D. Eggs are also low in calories. One large egg is only about 75 calories and contains only 5 grams of fat.

Omelets are basically beaten eggs cooked until set and folded over. Omelets are a great way to combine the nutrient packed egg with some of your favorite veggies giving you a tasty healthy meal great for breakfast, lunch or dinner! Omelets are an easy way to use up leftovers, clean out the fridge and still provide a nutritious delicious meal. Looking for a simple and creative way to make omelets? Try cooking omelets in a bag!

This recipe is a fun way to cook omelets; it’s perfect for camping trips or at home.  A quick and easy way to feed a large group or family. It’s great for parents with picky eaters too, because the kids can all pick exactly what they want in their omelet. The kids will love helping out to make it too! It can easily be made ahead and kept in the fridge for the next day.

You will need:

Eggs – 2 per person

Your choice of fillings

*Ziploc resealable freezer bags

A large pot

Tongs

Permanent marker

Dice your choice of fillings into bite sized pieces and place in bowls. Label a bag with a permanent marker for each person. This step is not necessary, but makes it much easier to tell which bag belongs to which person. The omelets normally all look the same after they cook. Crack two eggs into each bag and allow each person to add their choice of fillings to their bag. Remove as much air as you can from the bag then seal it.  Shake and or squeeze the bag to break up the eggs and mix the ingredients around. Drop the bags 6 to 8 at a time into a large pot of boiling water. Cook for 10 minutes. Remove bags from water with tongs and allow it to cool for a few minutes before handling, then open the bags and the omelets should easily roll out onto your plate!  Add your favorite topping or garnish and you have a simple to make meal with very little clean up!

Omelets are wonderfully versatile; you can make them sweeter with fruits or to mimic another favorite dish such as a pizza or Reuben omelet. Fillings can be as simple or crazy as you want them to be! Here are some ideas for fillings, from the traditional to the unusual. Mix and match them to suit your own tastes.

Omelets can be sauced, topped or garnished. What you choose should obviously suit the kind of omelet you are preparing.

For sweeter or fruit type omelets you could try:

Powdered Sugar

Maple Syrup

Nutella

Peanut Butter

Jam

Raisins

Apple Butter

For other omelets you could try:

Soy Sauce

Hot Sauce

Salsa

Sour Cream

Hollandaise Sauce

Ranch Dressing

Ketchup

Marina Sauce

French Fried Onions

Gravy

Chives

Is it safe to heat food in plastic bags? Ziploc bags were tested and found not to contain any detectable levels of either BPA or phthalates. For more information you can read this article.

 http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/product-reviews/consumer-protection/plastic-safety-heat-food-6