Basic Egg Omelet

A thoroughly cooked simple egg omelet topped with greens.

In France I would occasionally eat a basic omelet, which was always slightly runny. I would ask for a “well done” omelet and had people look at me like I was crazy; but I just do not like runny eggs. When this egg-only omelette is made I have always considered it just a different version of scrambled eggs. Although, since this is flat, it is easier to slap between two pieces of bread for a quick egg sandwich.

Diet

[x] Flexitarian + Omnivore
[x] Vegetarian 
[x] Pescatarian
[x] Vegan: use veggie eggs
[x] Gluten free
[x] Weight Maint
[x] Keto Diet
[x] Mediterranean
[O] Lectin Avoidance: eggs
[x] Oxalate Avoidance
[x] Purine Avoidance

Basic French Omelet

The simple French egg omelet with a pinch of parsley (or other green herb)
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Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French
Keyword: Basic French Omelet, French Omelet, Egg Dish, Omelet
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 187kcal
Author: Patty

Equipment

  • Metal or glass bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skillet with rounded edges
  • Spatula

Ingredients

  • 2 large Eggs Scrambled
  • 2 T Olive oil
  • Salt and Pepper To taste
  • 1 T Parsley Chopped leaves, keep stems for veggie stock

Instructions

  • First gather items and prep the work station.
  • Whisk eggs in a bowl, well enough to introduce some air into the mixture
  • Heat the skillet, then add oil and heat the oil
  • Add the eggs and lift and twril the skillet as if making and crepe so that the egg mixture xpands and forms a full moon
  • Then when the eggs have cooked to your specifications, flip half of it over to make a half moon
  • Serve on a plate with a sprinkle of parsley (or any green herb) on top

Notes

Salmonella is always a risk with raw or undercooked eggs. Here is how to lesson any concern:
  • Buy pasteurized products
  • Buy refrigerated and keep them in a fridge
  • CDC: 160°F as the minimum cooking temperature for eggs
  • Do not use cracked or broken eggs, toss
  • Or cook everything all the way through

Nutrition

Serving: 1G | Calories: 187kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 422mg | Sodium: 412mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 995IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 2mg