Quick Egg White Cook-Up: A Simple Omelet Recipe
Transforming That Egg White Omelet
Who says healthy eating has to be bland and boring? This recipe revamps the typical egg white omelet, making it flavorful and succulent! Here's a trick to make your next egg white dish a hit.
When you find yourself yearning for something Decadent, don't pull the emergency chocolate bar just yet. Instead, think about using those leftover yolks for a sweet Tempting treat or a sneaky-healthy Salad star.
For your cooking convenience, you'll need an 8-inch nonstick frying pan.
So, ready to broaden your culinary horizons? Let's get started!
- Portion Size: Makes 1 hearty omelet
- Difficulty Level: A total breeze
- Time: 15 minutes, every minute counts!
Ingredients (6)
- 4 large egg whites
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 teaspoons whole milk
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Directions
- Gather a medium mixing bowl and whisk together the egg whites, grated cheese, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined. Set aside a dish for serving.
- Heat the unsalted butter in an 8-inch nonstick frying pan over medium flame until it foams up. Add the egg mixture, stirring continuously with a rubber spatula, guiding the eggs around the pan until they form soft curds, around 2 to 3 minutes.
- Give the pan a gentle shake and use the spatula to distribute the egg mixture evenly across the pan. Allow the egg whites to cook undisturbed for about 1 minute, until set at the bottom.
- Remove the pan from heat. Using the spatula, fold a third of the omelet over itself. Push the folded side of the omelet towards the edge of the pan. Hold the pan at an angle over the serving plate and roll the omelet onto the plate, seam-side down. Serve immediately, and enjoy!
For a bit more flare, try these tasty variations:
- Cabbage, Tomato, and Pecorino Omelette
- Ingredients: 3 eggs, 1 cup Savoy cabbage, 6-8 cherry tomatoes, 1 tsp garlic powder, Salt and pepper, 2 Tbs Pecorino Romano cheese
- Instructions: Sauté cabbage and cherry tomatoes in butter with garlic powder until tender. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs in a pan until edges set. Add the sautéed cabbage and tomato mixture on top, then sprinkle with Pecorino Romano cheese and fold the omelet.
- Masala Omelette with Cheese
- Ingredients: 3 eggs, 1/2 small onion, 1/2 small tomato, 1 small green chili pepper, 3 tbsp cilantro, 1 tsp red chili powder, Salt and pepper, 1-2 tbsp butter, 1 tbsp grated cheddar cheese (optional)
- Instructions: Chop the onion, tomato, green chili, and cilantro. Sauté until slightly tender. Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and red chili powder. Add the sautéed vegetables to the eggs and mix well. Cook the egg mixture in a hot pan until golden on the bottom, then flip and sprinkle grated cheddar cheese (if using) and fold the omelet.
- Spinach, Mushroom, and Feta Omelette
- Ingredients: 3 eggs, 1/2 cup cooked spinach, 1/2 cup sliced mushrooms, 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese, Salt and pepper, Butter for cooking
- Instructions: Sauté mushrooms until tender. Add cooked spinach and mix well. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs in a pan until set. Add the mushroom and spinach mixture on one half of the omelet. Top with crumbled feta cheese and fold the omelet.
- Broccoli, Bacon, and Cheddar Cheese Omelette
- Ingredients: 3 eggs, 1/2 cup steamed broccoli, 2 slices chopped cooked bacon, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, Salt and pepper, Butter for cooking
- Instructions: Chop cooked broccoli and bacon. Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Cook the eggs in a pan until set. Add broccoli and bacon on one half of the omelet, followed by cheddar cheese. Fold the omelet and serve.
Happy Cooking, Bon Appétit!
- The cheese used in this revamped egg white omelet recipe can be either Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, adding a nutty and salty flavor to the dish.
- To add nutrition to your omelet, consider the Cabbage, Tomato, and Pecorino Omelette variation, which includes cabbage for fiber and tomatoes for antioxidants, as well as Pecorino Romano cheese.
- For a low cholesterol, hearty omelet, you may opt for the Spinach, Mushroom, and Feta Omelette variation, which replaces eggs yolks with egg whites and uses feta cheese, which is lower in cholesterol compared to other types of cheese.
