Asparagus Omelet with Black Forest Ham and Mustard

Name: Asparagus Omelet with Black Forest Ham and Mustard
Yield: Serves 2
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1/2 pound, asparagus, trimmed of tough ends and cut on bias into 1/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/4 cups); 1 , medium shallot, halved and sliced thin; 1 teaspoon, fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons, whole grain mustard; 5 , large eggs; 3 ounces, Black Forest ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice; 1 1/2 ounces, Gruyère cheese, finely grated (about 1/2 cup)

Main Courses
Eggs
Pork
Vegetables
Weeknight
Breakfast & Brunch

Appears in Cook's Illustrated May/June 2007

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SERVES 2

TIME 35 minutes

Asparagus Omelet with Black Forest Ham and Mustard

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