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Basic French Omelet
The simple French egg omelet with a pinch of parsley (or other green herb)
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Breakfast
Cuisine:
French
Keyword:
Basic French Omelet, French Omelet, Egg Dish, Omelet
Servings:
1
Calories:
187
kcal
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:
1
G
|
Calories:
187
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
15
g
|
Fat:
13
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Cholesterol:
422
mg
|
Sodium:
412
mg
|
Potassium:
156
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
995
IU
|
Vitamin C:
5
mg
|
Calcium:
64
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg