Breakfast
Basic Omelet
Diet Style
Tools You'll Need
- Mixing Bowl
- Fork
- Non-Stick Skillet
- Rubber Spatula
- Measuring Spoon
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon fresh chives, chopped
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
Directions
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Crack eggs
Crack eggs into a mixing bowl.
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Beat eggs
Using a fork, beat the eggs until thoroughly mixed.
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Heat butter
Heat butter in an 8-inch, nonstick skillet making sure it coats the bottom of the pan.
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Cook eggs
Let eggs firm up slightly, and after about ten seconds shake the pan a bit and use a spatula to gently direct the mixture away from the sides and into the middle. Allow the remaining liquid to then flow into the space left at the sides of the pan.
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Add filing
Continue to cook for another minute or so until the egg mixture holds together. While the middle is still a little runny, add filling of your choice to half of the eggs.
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Fold
Tilt the pan to the side that is not filled, slide your spatula underneath and fold the omelet in half.
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Plate
Gently shake the pan and slide onto a plate.
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Garnish
Garnish with chives and serve immediately.
Chef's Note:
If you are using a filling that needs to be cooked (such as mushrooms, onions, peppers, etc.), quickly sauté them in a small frying pan. If you’re adding cheese, a helpful tip is grated cheeses will melt better in your omelet than slices.
Additional filling ideas: Fresh herbs such as parsley, basil, rosemary, dill, tarragon, cilantro, or chives
Smoked salmon and scallions
Yukon Gold potatoes and roasted peppers
Mushrooms
Asparagus
Broccoli
*Nutritional information does not take into account any additional fillings you might add.
Nutrition Info
Per Each Serving
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Calories
267
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Fat
20g
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Saturated Fat
8g
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Protein
19g
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Total Carbs
1g
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Fiber
0g
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Sugar
0g
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Sodium
369mg
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Cholestrol
573mg