Zucchini omelet is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover zucchini and can be customized with your favorite toppings. Whether you prefer a classic omelet with just eggs and zucchini, or something more adventurous with cheese, vegetables, or meat, there's a zucchini omelet recipe out there for everyone. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, zucchini omelet is a perfect meal for busy weeknights or lazy weekend mornings.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
ZUCCHINI OMELET
Make and share this Zucchini Omelet recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Breakfast
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet.
- Add zucchini, onion, and tomato; saute 2-3 minutes or just until tender.
- Stir in salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
- Combine eggs, water, remaining salt, basil, celery salt, and remaining pepper; mix well.
- Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch skillet until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water; pour in egg mixture.
- As mixture starts to cook, gently lift edges of omelet, and tilt pan to allow the uncooked portion to flow underneath.
- When the mixture is set and no longer flows freely, sprinkle zucchini mixture on half of omelet and cheese on remaining half.
- Fold omelet in half, and place on a warm platter.
OMELET OF ZUCCHINI FLOWERS
A neat way to use these inexpensive blossoms (a blessing if you garden). This is from Mireille Guilano. I haven't tried this way yet (having previously always fried them) but am looking forward to it.
Provided by JenPo
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat the eggs and water, and add the flowers to the mix.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Heat the butter in a skillet til very hot, then add the eggs.
- After it begins to set, crumble the goat cheese evenly over it.
- Stop cooking when just barely set, to avoid drying it out.
- Garnish with herbs and serve.
SPICY ZUCCHINI OMELET
First place winner of the Summer 2011 Dining on a Dollar Contest, this is a quick and easy Mexican influenced omelet. The qualifying ingredients are zucchini, eggs, purple onion, cumin and salsa. Thanks to everyone who tested, reviewed and rated this recipe, I appreciate your time and comments. I have revised the recipe slightly based on reviews during the contest, and have added a step to saute the zucchini and onions prior to adding them to the eggs. Feel free to reduce the number of eggs to suit the number of diners or your personal preferences. Thanks again, everyone! :D *Tink
Provided by Tinkerbell
Categories Breakfast
Time 18m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat on medium heat.
- Saute the onion and zucchini for a few minutes to soften, but not brown them.
- Meanwhile, add the water, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to the eggs and lightly beat to combine.
- Pour egg mixture into skillet, over the onion and zucchini mixture, give it all a quick stir and then allow it to cook gently, untouched, for about 3 minutes.
- Using a rubber spatula, gently lift egg around the edges, pushing slightly in toward the center, to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and cook about 3-4 minutes, or until the top is mostly set.
- Pour the salsa in a straight line from one end of the omelet to the other, just off center.
- Gently pick up the opposite side of the omelet with your spatula and quickly fold it over onto the salsa.
- Serve with sour cream and additional salsa.
FLAT ZUCCHINI OMELET
Categories Egg Herb Breakfast Brunch Vegetarian Zucchini Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Trim ends of zucchini, then coarsely grate on large holes of a box grater. Toss zucchini with 1 teaspoon salt in a large bowl and let stand 30 minutes.
- Transfer zucchini to a colander, then firmly squeeze handfuls to remove excess liquid.
- Heat olive oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté zucchini, stirring until golden, 6 to 7 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and stir in marjoram, then let mixture cool to warm, about 15 minutes.
- Lightly beat eggs with zucchini, pepper, and remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, using a fork.
- Heat butter in a 7- to 8-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until foam subsides and butter has a nutty fragrance. Add egg mixture, distributing zucchini evenly with a heatproof rubber spatula, and cook, lifting up egg around edges occasionally to let any uncooked egg flow underneath, until egg mixture is set around edge, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to moderately low and cook omelet until softly set but top is still moist, about 3 minutes.
- Shake skillet to loosen omelet from pan, then slide omelet onto a large plate.
- Wearing oven mitts, invert skillet over omelet, then holding skillet and plate together invert omelet, browned side up, into skillet. Cook omelet until underside is set, about 1 minute, then slide omelet onto a serving plate.
Tips:
- Opt for medium heat: Cooking over medium heat helps the omelet cook evenly without burning the exterior, giving you a tender and fluffy interior.
- Whisk eggs thoroughly: Whisking the eggs until smooth and frothy incorporates air, resulting in a lighter and fluffier omelet.
- Avoid over-stuffing: Overloading the omelet with fillings can make it difficult to flip and may result in a soggy texture. Keep the fillings moderate to ensure even cooking.
- Timing is key: Cook the omelet for 2-3 minutes per side or until it is set and slightly browned on both sides. Overcooking can make it dry and rubbery.
- Use a non-stick pan: A non-stick pan prevents the omelet from sticking, making it easier to flip and ensuring a clean release.
Conclusion:
Mastering the art of making a zucchini omelet not only provides a delicious and versatile meal option but also allows for experimentation with various fillings. Whether you prefer a classic combination of cheese and herbs or a medley of vegetables, the possibilities are endless. Remember to whisk the eggs thoroughly, cook over medium heat, and avoid over-stuffing to achieve a light, fluffy, and flavorful omelet every time. Happy cooking!
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