Bistro Style Omelet

To make this delicious dish, start by whipping the eggs whites until they are foamy and double in volume. Pour about 2 teaspoons of olive oil into a medium skillet and heat it over medium heat. Add the egg whites and swirl them in the pan until they are almost set and light brown on the bottom. If desired, sprinkle with cheese and/or fixin's. Fold the omelet and cook for another minute or two.

5 from 1 vote

Course: Breakfast, Main dishes

Cuisine: American, French

Diet: Low Calorie

Keyword: egg, omelets

CookingStyle: Stir-frying

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 10

Servings: servings

Calories: 56kcal

Author: Tracy Hilton

Cost: 5

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Equipment

non-stick 8 inch skillet

heat proof spatula

serving plate

Ingredients

1 tbsp butter unsalted
3 large eggs well beaten
fine sea salt and pepper

toppings of your choice (ex. finely chopped chives, onions, red peppers, mushrooms, cheese)

Instructions

Heat a non-stick 8 inch skillet over medium heat. Add butter.
When butter has melted and is beginning to bubble, add beaten eggs and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover with a dinner plate and allow eggs to set, about 1 minute, depending on how quickly your pan heats.
At this point, add chosen toppings on top of the eggs, and cover with the dinner plate once again. Allow to set for another 30 seconds to 1 minute.
Remove plate and swirl pan by lifting the handle to make sure that eggs are set all around the omelette.
Using a heat proof spatula, lift the omelet sides towards the centre, as if folding an envelope. Allow eggs to set a little longer and place onto a heated plate. Top with chopped chives or parsley.

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Notes

For a bistro-style omelet, you should use a small non-stick skillet. The skillet should be coated with non-stick coating, which prevents the egg from sticking. You should also use a heat-proof rubber spatula to stir and roll the omelet. If you're making a larger omellet, you can use a bigger frying pan. Using a smaller skillet will give you more control.

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Nutrition

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