Best 8 Greens And Herb Omelet Recipes

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Omelets are a delightful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are quick and easy to make, and can be customized with a variety of ingredients to suit your taste. Greens and herb omelets are a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables and herbs, and they are also a delicious and satisfying meal. In this article, we will share some of our favorite greens and herb omelet recipes, as well as some tips for making the perfect omelet. So whether you're a seasoned omelet maker or you're new to the art of omelet making, we have something for everyone.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

FINES HERBS OMELETTE



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Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 tablespoon medium chopped fresh Italian parsley
1/2 tablespoon medium chopped fresh chervil
3/4 tablespoon thin sliced fresh chives
1/2 teaspoon thin sliced fresh tarragon
2 extra-large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
Pinch kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 ounces plain goat cheese
2 ounces roasted red peppers, julienned

Steps:

  • To make the Fines Herbs, combine the parsley, chervil, chives and tarragon in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Break the eggs into a small bowl, and then add the milk, 2 tablespoons Fines Herbs, salt and pepper and whisk with a fork.
  • Preheat an 8-inch nonstick saute pan over medium hot heat and swirl the olive oil into the pan. Pour in the egg mixture and swirl it in the pan. For a few seconds, gently stir the egg mixture with a heat resistant rubber spatula (as if you were going to make scrambled eggs) and then swirl the eggs in the pan to make a nice round appearance. Reduce the heat to avoid any color or scorching. Continue cooking for about 1 minute. The eggs will be set on the bottom, but slightly liquid on top.
  • Flip the omelet, and remove it from the heat. Crumble the goat cheese over the center of the omelet and top it off with the roasted peppers. Tri-fold the omelet and plate immediately.

FRESH HERBS OMELET



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This is called a "fines herbes" omelet in France, and usually contains finely minced parsley and chives, sometimes tarragon or chervil as well. The herbs should be sweet ones rather than bitter or sharp; basil, mint, and dill would also work. This is a classic French rolled omelet, served hot, right out of the pan, an utterly satisfying quick meal. The classic French omelet is made with butter, but in the Mediterranean a healthier version is made with olive oil. Use a nonstick pan for this.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Time 10m

Yield 2 rolled omelets, serving 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large or extra-large eggs
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon milk
3 tablespoons minced chopped herbs, such as parsley, dill, chives, tarragon, chervil, basil, mint (use no more than 3)
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Break 2 eggs into a bowl and beat with a fork or a whisk until frothy. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste (about 1/8 teaspoon salt), and 2 teaspoons milk. Whisk half the herbs into the eggs and mix well.
  • Heat an 8-inch nonstick omelet pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. When the oil feels hot when you hold your hand above it, pour in the eggs, scraping every last bit into the pan. Swirl the pan to distribute the eggs evenly over the surface. Shake the pan gently, tilting it slightly with one hand while lifting up the edges of the omelet with the spatula in your other hand, to let the eggs run underneath during the first few minutes of cooking. As soon as the eggs are set on the bottom, jerk the pan quickly away from you then back towards you so that the omelet folds over on itself. Tilt the pan and roll out onto a plate. Repeat with the remaining eggs and herbs, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 251, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams, Carbohydrate 2 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 326 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GREENS AND HERB OMELET



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This recipe was created with flexibility in mind, and is a great way to use up leftover ingredients.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 7

Onion
Salt and pepper
Olive oil
Greens
Eggs
Chopped tender herbs (cilantro, parsley, tarragon, chives)
Cheese

Steps:

  • Saute onion with salt and pepper in anonstick skillet with a little olive oil. Stir in afew handfuls of greens and wilt. Removefrom pan. Whisk a couple of eggs and an eggwhite. Stir in chopped tender herbs (cilantro,parsley, tarragon, chives). Heat a little moreoil and add eggs to the pan. Cook, stirringto form curds, until just set. Fill one side withgreens and sprinkle with cheese, then foldover other side and slide out of pan.

OMELETTE WITH HERBS



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A great way to use garden herbs. This is adaptable to whatever herbs you have in your garden. When I made it mostly chives and tarragon because that is what I had the most of, but I think this will be good with oregano or other fresh herbs too. The original recipe didn't use any cheese, but I added two slices of deli Swiss cheese (about 1/4 cup). Recipe source: Bon Appetit (Bon Appetit 1991)

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 eggs
4 teaspoons water
salt
pepper
2 teaspoons parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons chives, chopped
2 teaspoons tarragon, chopped
2 teaspoons thyme, chopped
4 teaspoons butter
2 slices swiss cheese, torn in pieces (1/4 cup shredded cheese)
chives, to garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl whisk eggs and water together and then season with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in herbs (parsley - thyme or your favorites).
  • *Note: In the original directions, an omlet pan was used using only half of the egg mixture and half of the butter at a time -- making two complete omlets seperately, rather than the way I indicated in the direction below.
  • In a skillet, melt the butter over medium high heat and add the egg mixture to pan.
  • If using cheese, add cheese on top of eggs.
  • Let eggs set around edges and then lift edges and tilt pan, so uncooked eggs will go under the cooked eggs.
  • Cook until eggs are almost set (1 -2 minutes) and then using a spatula, roll 1/3 of omlet to center.
  • Tilt pan and slide omlet onto plate.
  • Garnish with chives, if desired.

HERBED CREAM CHEESE OMELET



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Somehow, when cream cheese is mixed with herbs and melted in an omelet, it acquires a wonderful taste that you wouldn't associate with cream cheese.

Provided by jen

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup fresh cilantro leaves
salt and pepper to taste
3 tablespoons butter
8 eggs

Steps:

  • Mix the cream cheese with the cilantro in a bowl, adding salt and pepper to taste.
  • Heat one-quarter of the butter in a well-seasoned omelet pan or 8 inch non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. When the butter is hot and bubbling, swirl it around in the pan.
  • Just before the butter begins to brown, beat 2 of the eggs and pour into pan. Lower the heat.
  • After 10 seconds or so, the omelet will coagulate. Push the omelet to one side of the pan with a spoon or spatula, and let the raw egg run over the cleared skillet. Repeat this one more time, then take the skillet off the heat.
  • Dab one quarter of the herbed cream cheese along the middle of the omelet from one side to the other. Season the omelet with additional salt and pepper to taste. If it has not completely set, place the pan over medium heat for a half minute longer. When the omelet is set, slide it from the pan onto a plate so that the omelet rolls up and the herbed cream cheese runs along the length of the roll. Serve it right away. Make three more omelets the same way, making sure the pan and butter get good and hot before adding the beaten eggs. Serve each one as soon as it is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 319.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 426.1 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 14.9 g, SaturatedFat 14.8 g, Sodium 287.9 mg, Sugar 0.9 g

FRENCH OMELET WITH FRESH HERBS



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To ensure your omelets turn out just right, use a nonstick skillet to make the job easier.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 8-inch omelet

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 large eggs
2 teaspoons water
Large pinch of coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons unsalted butter
Few sprigs fresh tarragon, chives, chervil (or other fresh herbs you may have), finely chopped

Steps:

  • Whisk together the eggs, water, and salt. Heat a well-seasoned (or nonstick) 8-inch skillet over high heat, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the butter. It should bubble but not smoke or burn. (If it does burn, wipe out the butter and start over.) Swirl the butter around the pan and immediately pour in the eggs. When the eggs begin to turn opaque around the edges, use a heatproof plastic spatula to pull the cooked eggs away from the sides of the pan. Swirl the pan to fill in the opening with the uncooked eggs. Reduce the heat to medium low. Repeat swirling until the omelet's underside is set all around and the top is still slightly undercooked.
  • Fold in one third of the omelet over, away from the handle side of the pan. Using a spatula, loosen the bottom of the omelet. Holding the pan with your palm under the handle, slide the unfolded edge onto a plate. As it slides off the edge of the pan, use the edge of the pan to help flip the 2/3 folded portion over the unfolded 1/3 portion on the plate. You'll form a roll with the seam on the bottom side. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs and serve immediately.

GREEN GODDESS OMELET



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This is a simple omelet that is perfect for a light summer dinner alongside a fresh green salad. Adapted from the Chicago Sun-Times FOOD section.

Provided by Hey Jude

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 dash salt
1 -2 tablespoon finely minced mixed fresh herbs (parsley, chives, dill, basil, marjoram, thyme, savory)
1 -2 teaspoon unsalted butter
1 -2 tablespoon grated sharp cheddar cheese
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place an omelet pan over medium heat for 1 minute. While it's heating, beat the eggs in a small bowl, adding the salt and herbs.
  • Add the butter to the pan and let it melt. Tilt the pan in all directions to distribute the butter, then pour in the egg mixture, keeping the heat to medium.
  • As eggs begin to set at the edges, carefully push cooked portion toward the center of the pan with a small spatula. At the same time, tilt the pan, allowing any remaining raw egg to fill spaces.
  • As soon as the egg stops flowing, sprinkle the grated cheese onto half the omelet. The egg mixture should still be moist, as it will continue cooking when removed from the pan and you don't want it to overcook and become leathery.
  • Use the spatula to fold the omlet in half and slide or flip it onto a plate. Serve immediately, sprinkled with freshly ground pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 448.1, Sodium 383.6, Carbohydrate 0.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 16.1

OMELET WITH PORK AND WILD GREENS



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Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     main course, side dish

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds greens: any mixture of mustard greens, collards, broccoli rabe, Swiss chard or kale
Salt to taste
3/4 pound boneless pork loin, cut into small strips
1/2 cup dry white wine
6 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, preferably Greek
Freshly ground black pepper
8 eggs, beaten

Steps:

  • Rinse the greens well and chop coarsely. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil; add the greens. When water returns to a boil, drain the greens in a colander, pressing out excess moisture. Set aside.
  • Place the pork in a skillet, add the wine and bring to a boil. Add two tablespoons of the olive oil, the thyme and the oregano, bring to a boil again and simmer about 2 minutes, until the pork is cooked through.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet and stir in the greens. Cook, stirring, about 6 minutes, until the greens are tender and the pork is beginning to brown. Remove the greens and pork from the skillet, season with salt and pepper and mix in a bowl with the beaten eggs.
  • In a clean 12-inch skillet, preferably nonstick, heat the remaining oil over low heat. Pour in the egg mixture, stir it gently for about 10 seconds, and then allow it to set on the bottom. Allow it to cook about 3 minutes until it begins to brown. Turn omelet over and cook 3 to 5 minutes until brown.
  • Transfer the omelet to a serving plate, and cut it into wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 344, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 606 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your omelet.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you add too many ingredients, the omelet will be difficult to cook evenly.
  • Cook the omelet over medium heat. This will help to prevent the eggs from burning.
  • Be patient. It takes a few minutes for an omelet to cook through.
  • Don't flip the omelet too often. This will make it more likely to break.
  • Season the omelet to taste. Salt and pepper are a good starting point, but you can also add other spices or herbs.
  • Serve the omelet immediately. It's best enjoyed when it's hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Omelets are a quick, easy, and delicious meal that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With a little practice, you'll be able to make perfect omelets every time. So next time you're looking for a simple but satisfying meal, give one of these recipes a try.

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