Western Omelet (Omelet Piquant)

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup chopped sweet red and/or green pepper
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 can (8.5 oz.) cream-style corn
• 1 can (4 oz.) chopped green chilies
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion with tops
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 6 eggs
• 1 tablespoon butter or cooking oil
• 3/4 cup prepared salsa
• Fresh cilantro leaves, optional

Method:

1. In small saucepan, combine pepper and 2 tablespoons of the water.
2. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until pepper is tender, about 4 to 5 minutes.
3. Add corn, chilies, onion and garlic powder; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through (Keep warm).
4. In small bowl, beat together eggs and remaining water until blended.
5. For each omelet, heat 1 teaspoon of the butter in 7- to 10-inch omelet pan over medium-high heat until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water.
6. Pour in 1/2 cup of the egg mixture.
7. When top is thickened and no visible liquid egg remains, spoon 1/2 cup of the reserved corn mixture across center of omelet.
8. Fold sides of omelet over corn mixture.
9. Slide from pan onto plate.
10. Spoon on salsa sauce to taste.
11. Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.
12. Repeat for remaining omelets.