Mexican Omelet

Vegetarian
Health score
10%
Mexican Omelet
30 min.
4
512kcal

Suggestions

This Mexican omelet is a delicious and hearty breakfast option that's perfect for a weekend brunch or a special morning meal. It's packed with flavorful ingredients like avocado, sour cream, green chiles, and lemon juice, which come together to create a creamy and tangy filling. The addition of shredded cheese adds a nice touch of saltiness and creaminess to the dish. This omelet is not only tasty but also nutritious, offering a good source of protein and healthy fats. It's also a great option for those following a vegetarian diet.

The preparation of this recipe is quite simple and straightforward. You'll start by sauteing a flour tortilla in butter until softened, creating a delicious base for your omelet. Then, you'll pour the egg mixture over the tortilla and cook it until set, lifting the edges to allow the uncooked portion to flow underneath. Once the eggs are cooked, you'll sprinkle cheese on top and add the avocado mixture, creating a flavorful and colorful filling. Finally, you'll fold the omelet in half and serve it with additional toppings like tomato, cheese, and sour cream.

This Mexican omelet is sure to impress your family and friends with its vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation. It's a fun and tasty way to switch up your breakfast routine, and it's perfect for those who enjoy Mexican-inspired dishes. So, if you're looking for a new breakfast idea that's both delicious and nutritious, this Mexican omelet is definitely worth trying!

Ingredients

  • 8-inch flour tortilla coarsely chopped (es)
  • tablespoons butter 
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon water 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup monterrey jack cheese shredded divided
  • large avocado ripe chopped
  • 0.8 cup cream sour divided
  • tablespoons chiles fresh green canned chopped
  • tablespoon juice of lemon 
  • medium tomatoes chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan

Directions

  1. In an 8-in. skillet, saute tortilla in butter until softened, about 2 minutes. Meanwhile, beat eggs, water and salt in a bowl.
  2. Pour over tortilla in skillet; cook over medium heat. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portions flow underneath. When eggs are set, remove from the heat.
  3. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup cheese.
  4. Combine avocado, 1/2 cup sour cream, chiles and lemon juice; spread over half of the omelet. Fold omelet in half and transfer to a warm platter. Top with tomato and remaining cheese and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

Calories512kcal
Protein17.74%
Fat70.35%
Carbs11.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47.25
Glycemic Load
2.73
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
21.273913010307%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.17mg
Epicatechin
0.19mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.26mg
Kaempferol
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:512.09kcal
25.6%
Fat:40.62g
62.49%
Saturated Fat:17.94g
112.1%
Carbohydrates:15.47g
5.16%
Net Carbohydrates:11.09g
4.03%
Sugar:3.69g
4.1%
Cholesterol:437.64mg
145.88%
Sodium:659mg
28.65%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:23.05g
46.1%
Selenium:39.54µg
56.49%
Vitamin B2:0.75mg
44.3%
Phosphorus:419.2mg
41.92%
Calcium:344.18mg
34.42%
Vitamin A:1544.75IU
30.9%
Folate:119.01µg
29.75%
Vitamin B5:2.51mg
25.06%
Vitamin B12:1.23µg
20.45%
Vitamin B6:0.39mg
19.33%
Zinc:2.74mg
18.27%
Vitamin C:14.92mg
18.09%
Vitamin E:2.66mg
17.74%
Fiber:4.38g
17.54%
Iron:2.96mg
16.45%
Potassium:565.6mg
16.16%
Vitamin K:16.04µg
15.28%
Vitamin D:2.17µg
14.46%
Magnesium:45.56mg
11.39%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.96%
Copper:0.22mg
10.85%
Manganese:0.21mg
10.3%
Vitamin B3:1.84mg
9.19%