How to Make an Omelet
from kristineskitchenblog.comHow to make an omelet. This easy recipe is one of our favorite breakfasts. It's also perfect for a light lunch or dinner, paired with a green salad. See the notes below for omelet filling ideas.
Servings: 1 serving
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1-2 pinches salt to taste
- ½ tablespoon butter
- filling ingredients as desired see notes below, such as cooked vegetables, cheese, fresh herbs, avocado, etc.
Instructions
- If you are filling your omelet with vegetables that require pre-cooking (such as onions or bell peppers), sauté/cook those first and then set aside.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add a pinch or two of salt, and whisk vigorously, until the eggs are completely combined and uniform.
- Heat the butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, use a small spatula to spread it out over the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Pour the eggs into the skillet and let cook for 1 minute, without disturbing them. Once the eggs start to set around the edges, use a small spatula to carefully lift one edge of the omelet a bit, tilting the pan, so that the wet eggs can run over the edge and underneath the omelet. Repeat this a few more times, around the edges of the omelet, until no more liquid eggs are left on top of the omelet.
- Let the omelet continue cooking until the top is mostly set, reducing the heat to low if you feel that the bottom is browning too much before the top cooks to your liking. If needed, you can cover the pan with a lid to help the top cook through.
- Add your desired filling ingredients on one half of the omelet. Fold the other side over to fold the omelet in half. Slide it onto your plate and enjoy!
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Notes
Filling Ideas:
- Veggie and Cheese Omelet: 2 tablespoons each of sautéed red onion, bell pepper and zucchini plus 1-2 tablespoons cheese (shredded cheddar or Monterey jack, crumbled feta or goat cheese).
- Spinach Mushroom Omelet: 1/4 cup sautéed chopped mushrooms, 1/4 cup spinach (can wilt in skillet if desired), 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese.
- Denver Omelet: 2 tablespoons each of sautéed onion and green bell pepper, 1/4 cup diced cooked ham, 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese.
- Avocado, Tomato and Cheese Omelet: 1/4 avocado (sliced), a few cherry tomatoes (halved), 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 342mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 123mg | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 650IU | Calcium: 51mg | Iron: 2mg
