Best 6 Italian Garden Omelet Recipes

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Italian Garden Omelet is a delightful and vibrant dish that combines the flavors of fresh herbs, colorful vegetables, and creamy cheese. It's a perfect breakfast or brunch option that can be tailored to suit your preferences and dietary needs. With a few simple steps and a variety of ingredients, you can create a delicious and nutritious Italian Garden Omelet that will impress your family and friends.

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SIMPLE ITALIAN OMELET



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I'm calling this an 'Italian' omelet for a couple reasons. First, I used olive oil instead of butter and, second, I cooked the eggs quickly in a hot pan, letting them get a little golden-brown. The traditional French omelets are thicker and cooked much more gently.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon crumbled goat cheese, or to taste
2 teaspoons chopped chives, divided, or to taste
sea salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, swirling oil to coat the skillet. Pour eggs into hot skillet; eggs will bubble and firm immediately.
  • Lift cooked edges of the omelet with a rubber spatula and tilt the skillet so that the uncooked egg runs underneath the lifted edge. Continue cooking, lifting edges and tilting the skillet, until omelet is almost completely set, 1 to 2 minutes total cooking time; remove from heat. Spread out any runny egg evenly on the top of the omelet with a rubber spatula.
  • Sprinkle goat cheese, 1 1/2 teaspoons chives, sea salt, and black pepper over omelet. Gently lift one edge and fold 1/3 of the omelet into the center over the cheese and chives. Fold the opposite 1/3 of the omelet into the center. Slide omelet to the edge of the skillet and flip, folded side down, onto a plate. Top with remaining chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 563.6 mg, Fat 44 g, Protein 20.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 567 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

ITALIAN OMELET



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Garden vegetables and herbs give a savory zing to this fresh-tasting omelet recommended by Dixie Terry of Goreville, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup sliced zucchini
3 tablespoons butter, divided
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
SAUCE:
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium tomato, chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, saute mushrooms and zucchini in 2 tablespoons butter until tender; remove and keep warm., In the same skillet, melt remaining butter. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges). As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath., When the eggs are set, spoon vegetable mixture over one side and sprinkle with cheese. Fold other side over filling. Remove from the heat., In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add remaining sauce ingredients; cook and stir for 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve with omelet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459 calories, Fat 38g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 503mg cholesterol, Sodium 944mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

ITALIAN GARDEN OMELET



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I created this veggie-filled omelet to treat my wife to a meal using some of the fresh herbs from our garden. She loved it. The herbs give the dish a refreshing zing. It's also good with asparagus when it's in season. -Billy Hensley, Mount Carmel, TN

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 small yellow summer squash, quartered and thinly sliced
1 small zucchini, quartered and thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 tablespoons chopped sweet red pepper
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
OMELETS:
8 large eggs
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables and seasonings; cook and stir until tender. Remove from pan., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, cream and seasonings until blended. In same pan, heat 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add half of the egg mixture (about 1 cup) to skillet. Mixture should set immediately at edges. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath., When eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains, spoon half of the vegetables on 1 side; sprinkle with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Fold omelet in half; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese. Cut omelet in half and slide each half onto a plate. Repeat with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 31g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 468mg cholesterol, Sodium 741mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

VEGETABLE FRITTATA (ITALIAN STYLE OMELET)



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This recipe makes the weekend family breakfasts extra special and is a great way to get the kids to eat their vegetables! I found this one in the American Baby Magazine that features easy yet satisfying meals for busy Moms and Dads! I've tried this with many variations of vegetables and I have yet to be disapointed.

Provided by Heart N Soul

Categories     Breakfast

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil or 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 cups thinly sliced fresh mushrooms
1 1/2 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli
8 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese or 1 Italian cheese blend
1/2 teaspoon salt (I use seasond salt)
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F In a 9 inch oven proof skillet, warm oil on med.
  • heat.
  • Add garlic and onion; saute' for 1 minute.
  • Add vegetables; saute' for 5 minutes.
  • Beat eggs with milk, add 1/2 cup cheese, salt, and pepper.
  • Add egg mixture to skillet with vegetable mixture.
  • ***Place in oven on upper rack.
  • Bake until golden brown, approximately 30 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and sprinkle on remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
  • Slice into wedges and serve.
  • ***you may also use a 9-inch baking dish if you do not have an oven proof skillet.

THE FARMER'S FRITTATA (ITALIAN-STYLE OMELET)



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Loaded with fresh vegetables and a touch of bacon, this farmer's frittata is my favorite type of frittata. It's a perfect way to use your gorgeous, fresh garden vegetables. Curing the squash with kosher salt pulls out the bitterness and makes the squash taste sweeter. It's got great texture, taste, and visual appeal and can be served hot, warm, at room temperature or cold for any meal of the day.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Omelets

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 ½ cups cubed zucchini
2 ½ cups cubed yellow summer squash
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 slice thick-cut bacon, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch strips
8 large eggs
¼ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons sliced green onions, or to taste
⅓ cup diced red onion
1 cup diced sweet peppers
2 ounces grated sharp Cheddar cheese
4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

Steps:

  • Combine zucchini and summer squash in a bowl and sprinkle 2 tablespoons kosher salt over top; toss until everything is evenly coated. Let sit for 15 minutes, tossing occasionally.
  • Thoroughly rinse squash with cold water to remove all salt; transfer to a colander and let drain for 15 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 10-inch, oven-proof skillet over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until browned and almost crisp, about 5 minutes.
  • While the bacon is cooking, mix eggs, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, black pepper, cayenne, and green onions together with a fork in a large bowl.
  • Raise the heat on the bacon to medium-high; toss in peppers and red onion plus a pinch of salt. Cook and stir until the peppers just start to soften and the onions turn translucent, about 3 minutes. Add drained squash and carefully stir together; cook until squash is just barely tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Toss Cheddar cheese into the skillet and pour egg mixture over top. Stir with a spatula (like you were making scrambled eggs) until it starts to thicken up, 30 to 45 seconds. Shake the pan gently to settle the contents and turn off the heat. Push the edges down a bit with the spatula and sprinkle goat cheese over top. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Place under the preheated broiler until the surface is lightly browned and frittata is firm to the touch, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with more green onions and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring it onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 274.5 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 8.8 g, Sodium 2291.9 mg, Sugar 4.4 g

ITALIAN OMELET



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Make and share this Italian Omelet recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Danny Beason

Categories     Breakfast

Time 15m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon butter or 1 teaspoon oil, in non-stick skillet
2 -3 eggs
1/4 cup milk
3 -4 ounces Italian sausage
1 tablespoon diced bell pepper
1 tablespoon diced onion
1 slice provolone cheese or 1 slice monterey jack pepper cheese
1 ounce parmigiano

Steps:

  • Saute pepper and onions.
  • Scramble eggs, pour into buttered skillet.
  • Cook to your disired doneness.
  • Top with sauted vegetables and cheese.
  • Fold egg over toppings.
  • Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.8, Fat 54, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 528.7, Sodium 1923.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 48.4

Tips for Making the Best Italian Garden Omelet

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your omelet.
  • Don't overcook the eggs. An overcooked omelet will be tough and rubbery.
  • Use a nonstick skillet. This will help prevent the omelet from sticking and breaking.
  • Be careful when flipping the omelet. A sharp spatula will help you do this without breaking it.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different fillings. There are many delicious ways to make an Italian garden omelet.

Conclusion

The Italian garden omelet is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. With its combination of fresh vegetables, herbs, and cheese, it's a healthy and flavorful way to start your day or end your meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give the Italian garden omelet a try. You won't be disappointed!

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