Tidbit Omelet—Don’t Throw Away that Spicy Beef, Lamb, or Chicken!

Name: Tidbit Omelet—Don’t Throw Away that Spicy Beef, Lamb, or Chicken!
Yield: serves 1
Ingredients: 1/4 cup cubed leftover cooked beef, chicken, lamb, pork, or shrimp; 2 large eggs; About 2 teaspoons chopped fresh herbs of your choice (see note below); Salt and ground black pepper to taste

January 24, 2012

Cooks' Note

Man’s best friend may have to do without now that you have this quick and easy recipe. The lesson is not to throw away that leftover meat or shrimp—save it for this easy and economical breakfast dish. Choose appropriate, and preferably fresh, seasoning for the type of meat or the shrimp you are using from the lists on pages 38–41. If the leftovers are highly seasoned to begin with, however, you may not need to add any more. Serve with a slice of whole-grain toast.

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