Simple Italian Omelet

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I call this simple omelet recipe "Italian" for a couple of reasons. First, I used olive oil instead of butter, and second, I cooked the eggs quickly in a hot pan, letting them get a little golden brown. The traditional French omelets are thicker and cooked much more gently.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
1
Yield:
1 omelet
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 1 servings

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 3 large eggs, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese, or to taste

  • 2 teaspoons chopped chives, divided, or to taste

  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling oil to coat the skillet. Pour beaten eggs into the hot skillet and cook in hot oil until eggs bubble and begin to firm up.

  2. Lift the cooked edges of omelet with a rubber spatula and tilt the skillet so any uncooked egg runs underneath the lifted edge. Continue cooking, lifting the edges and tilting the skillet, until omelet is almost completely set, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove the skillet from heat. Spread any runny egg evenly over the top of omelet using the spatula.

  3. Sprinkle goat cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons chives, sea salt, and black pepper over omelet. Gently lift one edge and fold 1/3 of the omelet into the center over cheese and chives. Fold the opposite 1/3 of the omelet into the center. Slide omelet to the edge of the skillet and flip, folded-side down, onto a plate.

  4. Top omelet with remaining 1/2 teaspoon chives to serve.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

491 Calories
44g Fat
1g Carbs
22g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 491
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 57%
Saturated Fat 10g 52%
Cholesterol 565mg 188%
Sodium 860mg 37%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 22g 43%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%
Potassium 217mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.