Description
Hearty spinach and feta omelet brings Mediterranean flavors to your breakfast table. Creamy cheese and tender spinach create a delightful morning meal that satisfies and nourishes. You’ll love this quick, protein-packed dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup (60 ml) feta cheese, crumbled
- ½ cup (120 ml) fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) onion, finely chopped (optional)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) milk (optional, for fluffier eggs)
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt
- 1/8 tsp (0.6 ml) black pepper
- 1 tsp (5 ml) olive oil or butter
Instructions
- Preparation: Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, homogeneous texture.
- Sauté Base: Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet, gently cooking onions until translucent and fragrant for about one minute.
- Spinach Integration: Add spinach to the skillet, wilting leaves until they become tender and vibrant, then set aside.
- Egg Foundation: Pour whisked egg mixture into the pan, allowing it to spread evenly and form a golden base.
- Egg Setting: As eggs begin to solidify, use a spatula to lift edges, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath for uniform cooking.
- Filling Assembly: Strategically place sautéed spinach and crumbled feta on one half of the partially cooked omelet.
- Folding Technique: Execute a smooth fold, encasing the filling by bringing the bare half of the omelet over the spinach and feta.
- Final Cooking: Continue heating for an additional brief moment, ensuring complete egg set and cheese melting.
- Plating: Carefully transfer the omelet to a serving plate, optionally garnishing with a sprinkle of feta or red pepper flakes for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Whisk Thoroughly: Blend eggs vigorously to incorporate air, creating a fluffier, lighter omelet texture that melts in your mouth.
- Oil Temperature Control: Keep skillet at medium-low heat to prevent burning onions and ensure even cooking without scorching the delicate eggs.
- Spinach Moisture Management: Drain excess liquid from wilted spinach to prevent a soggy omelet and maintain a crisp, clean texture.
- Cheese Distribution Technique: Sprinkle feta evenly across half the omelet to guarantee a consistent flavor profile in every delicious bite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 194
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 470 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 372 mg