Golden-Brown Omelet

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Low Fod Map
Health score
4%
Golden-Brown Omelet
45 min.
1
390kcal

Suggestions

Start your day with this delightful Golden-Brown Omelet, a perfect choice for a healthy and satisfying morning meal. Whether you're preparing a quick breakfast, a cozy brunch, or a light lunch, this vegetarian and gluten-free recipe fits seamlessly into your meal plan. With its rich, buttery flavor and beautifully golden crust, it’s as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate. The omelet’s low FODMAP profile makes it an ideal option for those mindful of their digestive health without sacrificing taste.

In just 45 minutes, you can craft a fluffy, nutritious omelet packed with simple yet flavorful ingredients. The combination of beaten eggs cooked to a perfect golden hue, seasoned with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, creates a versatile base. Adding your choice of fillings like caramelized onions, fresh herbs, or grated Parmesan elevates the dish, making each bite a new adventure. Its quick preparation and satisfying taste make it a go-to for busy mornings or relaxed weekend brunches.

This classic recipe is not only easy to make but also nutrient-dense, providing a good balance of protein and fats to keep you energized throughout the day. With its minimal carbs and wholesome ingredients, the Golden-Brown Omelet is a wholesome, comforting meal that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.

Ingredients

  •  eggs beaten
  • serving kosher salt and pepper black freshly ground
  • tablespoons butter unsalted

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • spatula

Directions

  1. Heat a nonstick 8" orwell-seasoned heavysteel skillet overmedium-high heat for1 minute.
  2. Add 2 tablespoonsunsalted butter. Oncebutter sizzles andbegins to brown, swirlto coat pan.
  3. Add3 beaten eggs andseason with koshersalt and freshlyground black pepper.Cook, pulling up theedges with a heatproofsilicone spatula,allowing uncookedeggs to run into pan,until the bottom isgolden brown andthe top begins to set,1-2 minutes.
  4. Add fillings, suchas caramelized onions,chopped herbs, andgrated Parmesan.Using the spatula, foldup 1/3 of the omelet.
  5. Roll the omelet overonto itself, then tilt thepan and slide omeletonto a plate.

Nutrition Facts

Calories390kcal
Protein17.36%
Fat81.58%
Carbs1.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32
Glycemic Load
0.01
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
13.379999976119%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:389.77kcal
19.49%
Fat:35.27g
54.26%
Saturated Fat:18.52g
115.73%
Carbohydrates:1.03g
0.34%
Net Carbohydrates:1.01g
0.37%
Sugar:0.51g
0.56%
Cholesterol:551.24mg
183.75%
Sodium:190.54mg
8.28%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:16.88g
33.76%
Selenium:40.81µg
58.3%
Vitamin B2:0.61mg
36.06%
Vitamin A:1413.07IU
28.26%
Phosphorus:268.24mg
26.82%
Vitamin B5:2.06mg
20.56%
Vitamin D:3.06µg
20.4%
Vitamin B12:1.22µg
20.37%
Folate:62.9µg
15.72%
Vitamin E:2.04mg
13.58%
Iron:2.33mg
12.92%
Zinc:1.73mg
11.53%
Vitamin B6:0.23mg
11.28%
Calcium:81.08mg
8.11%
Potassium:190.21mg
5.43%
Copper:0.1mg
5.04%
Magnesium:16.57mg
4.14%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.62%
Manganese:0.05mg
2.54%
Vitamin K:2.52µg
2.4%
Source:Epicurious