Description
Whip up a tasty spinach cheese omelette that brings restaurant-quality flavor right to your kitchen table. Fresh spinach and melted cheese create a protein-packed breakfast that comes together in minutes for a satisfying morning meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 large eggs
- 1 packed cup spinach
- ⅓ cup shredded cheese
Liquid/Fat Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1 teaspoon butter
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Ingredients:
- 1 pinch nutmeg
- 1 pinch minced garlic
- 1 pinch finely chopped shallots
Instructions
- Wash 1.5 oz spinach thoroughly and pat completely dry with paper towels. Roughly chop the leaves into small, bite-sized pieces.
- Crack 3 large eggs into a mixing bowl. Pour 1 tablespoon milk and sprinkle ¼ teaspoon salt and ⅛ teaspoon black pepper into the eggs. Whisk vigorously until the mixture becomes smooth and uniform.
- Place a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat (around 325°F). Let the pan warm for 1-2 minutes until surface feels hot.
- Drop 1 teaspoon butter into the heated skillet. Swirl gently to coat the entire bottom surface, allowing butter to melt completely without browning.
- Pour the whisked egg mixture into the buttered skillet. Let eggs settle for 30-45 seconds without stirring, allowing the bottom to set smoothly.
- Use a silicone spatula to gently lift the omelette’s edges, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath and create an even texture.
- When eggs look mostly set but still slightly wet on top, scatter the chopped spinach over the entire surface. Sprinkle ⅓ cup shredded cheese across one half of the omelette.
- Carefully fold the plain egg half over the spinach and cheese side using your spatula. Press gently to seal the edges.
- Cook for an additional 45-60 seconds, ensuring cheese melts and the omelette turns golden brown underneath.
- Slide the finished omelette onto a warmed plate. Serve immediately while hot and cheese remains gooey.
Notes
- Wilting spinach first helps remove excess moisture and concentrates its flavor, preventing a soggy omelette.
- Whisking eggs thoroughly creates a smoother, more uniform texture and helps incorporate air for a fluffier result.
- For a protein-packed breakfast, add diced ham or cooked bacon along with the spinach and cheese.
- Dairy-free version works great by substituting cheese with nutritional yeast and using plant-based milk or water in the egg mixture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 274 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg