Mediterranean Broccoli Cheese Omelet Recipes

BROCCOLI & CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• Heat oil in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add broccoli and spinach and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, whisk egg and milk in a small bowl. Add the mixture to the pan and stir briefly to combine with the vegetables. Cook, tilting the pan and letting egg run under the edges, until the egg forms a thin, even layer. Continue to cook, reducing the heat if starting to brown, until just slightly wet, 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and salt. Use a spatula to roll into an omelet. Serve topped with sour cream and chives.

MEDITERRANEAN BROCCOLI & CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat broiler. In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place broccoli in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; steam, covered, 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked broccoli, grated cheese and olives. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat; pour in egg mixture. Cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until eggs are nearly set., Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Sprinkle with shaved cheese and parsley.

MEDITERRANEAN OMELET

Steps:

• In a small skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Cook grape tomatoes, scallions, and oregano until tomatoes have softened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; add feta cheese and olives.
• In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and salt until frothy. Make omelet, adding 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter to heated pan; fill with tomato mixture.

MEDITERRANEAN OMELET

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk eggs, water, salt and pepper until blended. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edge. As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath., When eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains, add cheese, tomato and green onion to 1 side. Fold omelet in half and cut into 2 portions; slide onto plates.

BROCCOLI AND CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• Bring 1 inch of water to a boil in a large saucepan. Dropped in chopped broccoli and cook just until soft and bright green. Drain, place broccoli in a small bowl and stir in the cheese.
• Blend egg, egg whites, hot sauce, salt and pepper briskly with a fork in a medium bowl.
• Heat oil in a 7-10 inch nonstick skillet over medium high heat until hot.
• Tilt the skillet to swirl oil over the surface. Pour in the egg mixture and wait 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle broccoli cheese mixture over the omelet. Continue to cook until almost set and the bottom is golden. This should take about 1 minute.
• Use a spatula to fold the omelet.

BROCCOLI-AND-CHEESE OVER-EASY OMELET

Steps:

• Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook broccoli and scallion covered, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 minutes. Season with 1/8 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Transfer to a plate.
• Add cheese to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until melted and golden, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add egg and egg whites. Keeping egg yolk intact, drag a spatula through the whites to spread them evenly in the pan. Cook, covered, until whites are set and yolk is still runny, 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Top with broccoli-scallion mixture, and fold omelet over. Sprinkle with a pinch of red-pepper flakes.

MACARONI OMELET WITH BROCCOLI & CHEESE

Steps:

• Mix eggs with parsley, broccoli and macaroni and the cubed cheese and pepper (if using).
• Scramble in a nonstick skillet until fluffy (about 3 minutes).
• Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.