Perfect Date Omelet

Description
Have a great and nutritional breakfast, even more fun if you are sharing it with a date :) Makes 6 main-dish servings.

Ingredients

 * 1 tablespoon olive oil
 * 2 cups coarsely chopped white onion
 * ¼ cup chopped shallots (optional)
 * 10 ripe dates (seeded and sliced)
 * ½ teaspoon dried thyme — crushed
 * 6 eggs
 * ¼ cup water
 * ¼ teaspoon salt
 * ¼ teaspoon ground white pepper
 * 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese (4 ounces)

Directions

 * 1) In a 10-inch ovenproof skillet heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, shallots and cook for 10 minutes or until tender and golden, stirring often.
 * 2) Add in the dates and cook for another 5 minutes.
 * 3) Preheat oven to 375 °F.
 * 4) In a bowl beat together eggs, water, salt and pepper. Stir in ¾ cup of the cheese. Pour into the skillet.
 * 5) Bake at 375 °F for 15 minutes or until completely set.
 * 6) Top with remaining cheese and the rest of the onion/date mixture.
 * 7) Cut into wedges.