Vegetable Omelet Recipes

WORLD'S BEST VEGETARIAN OMELETTE

Steps:

• Cut the cherry tomatoes, red pepper and spinach leaves.
• Melt the butter in the frying pan.
• Beat the eggs with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
• Add the mixture to the pan and spread it out evenly. When it starts to firm up, but still has a bit of raw on top, add grated cheese and also the cherry tomatoes, spinach, and red pepper.
• Using a spatula, ease the edges and quickly turn it over onto the other side.
• The other side will cook a lot quicker, it only needs about 1-2 minutes.
• When it is done, place a large plate on top of the pan and flip the omelette as fast as you can.
• Serve immediately.

VEGETABLE OMELETTE

Steps:

• Add olive oil to medium non-stick skillet over medium heat. Allow oil to heat for 2-3 minutes.
• Add sliced mushroom and garlic and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Add zucchini, tomatoes and bell pepper. Saute until soft but not mushy, about 3 minutes.
• Add spinach and cook until spinach cooks down and wilts, about 3-4 minutes.Remove vegetable mixture to a bowl and set aside. Wipe skillet with a paper towel.
• Add eggs and salt and pepper to a blender and blend for about 1 minute. Alternatively, you can add the eggs and salt and pepper to a medium bowl and whisk vigorously for 1-2 minutes. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium heat.
• Reduce heat to low-medium. Add half of the egg mixture and cook until warmed and the edges are beginning to set, about 30 seconds. Using a heatproof spatula, lift the cooked edges and gently push them toward the center. At the same time, lift and tilt the pan to allow the liquid egg on top to flow underneath, then cook for 30 seconds longer. Repeat as necessary along the perimeter until no liquid egg remains.
• When the eggs are almost set but still moist on top, sprinkle half of the vegetable mixture on one side of the omelette.
• Sprinkle ½ of cheese, basil and black olives on top of the vegetable mixture. Cook for 30 seconds to 1 minute longer.
• Using a wide spatula, fold the untopped half of the omelette over the filled half. Allow to cook about 30 seconds longer to allow the cheese to melt and the omelette to meld together. Slide the omelette onto a serving plate.Repeat steps 6-9 for the second omelette. Serve warm with chopped basil as a garnish, if desired.

VEGETABLE OMELETTE

Steps:

• Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until tender. Drain. , In a small skillet, saute the mushrooms, peppers, onion and potatoes in oil until tender. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add egg substitute. As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon vegetable mixture over the top; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cheese. , Transfer to a serving plate. Top with sour cream, tomato and remaining cheese.

YUMMY VEGGIE OMELET

Steps:

• Melt one tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place onion and bell pepper inside of the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally until vegetables are just tender.
• While the vegetables are cooking beat the eggs with the milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper.
• Shred the cheese into a small bowl and set it aside.
• Remove the vegetables from heat, transfer them to another bowl and sprinkle the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt over them.
• Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter (in the skillet just used to cook the vegetables) over medium heat. Coat the skillet with the butter. When the butter is bubbly add the egg mixture and cook the egg for 2 minutes or until the eggs begin to set on the bottom of the pan. Gently lift the edges of the omelet with a spatula to let the uncooked part of the eggs flow toward the edges and cook. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until the center of the omelet starts to look dry.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the omelet and spoon the vegetable mixture into the center of the omelet. Using a spatula gently fold one edge of the omelet over the vegetables. Let the omelet cook for another two minutes or until the cheese melts to your desired consistency. Slide the omelet out of the skillet and onto a plate. Cut in half and serve.

ISAAC HAYES' ORGANIC VEGETABLE OMELET

Steps:

• In a medium sized non-stick skillet over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Saute vegetables. Add spices, Add already cooked bacon. In a small bowl, beat eggs together with milk. Pour over vegetable-bacon mixture. Let cook undisturbed for 5 seconds. Next add cheese. Push egg mixture to the center of the pan. Tilt pan to allow the uncooked eggs to run the edge of pan. Flip omelet, and let cook for 2 minutes. Divide in half and serve immediately. Isaac likes to garnish his plate with fresh organic peaches. His secret ingredient is a drizzle of maple syrup which he says adds sweetness to the eggs.
• If you prefer a low-fat, low-cholesterol variety eliminate the egg yolks. Be sure to add herbs and seasonings to the egg whites to enhance flavor.

LAYERED VEGETABLE OMELET GRATIN

Steps:

• To make omelets, using 2 eggs each, make variations using the above ingredients.
• For the first omelet, combine 1 clove of garlic, spinach, artichokes, eggs, and mix well. Fry in a small omelet pan with olive oil. Flip and cook other side, then transfer to a plate.
• For the second omelet, saute the red bell pepper, and jalapeno with 1 garlic clove. Cook until pepper is softened. Add the prosciutto, 2 eggs, and cook flat, then flip and cook the other side. Transfer to a plate.
• For the third omelet, saute the asparagus with the remaining garlic, and cook until asparagus is tender. Pour 2 beaten eggs and chives over asparagus, and cook until done on first side. Flip, cook other side, and transfer to a plate.
• Repeat each step for each omelet depending on how many omelets you wish to serve.
• Preheat the broiler.
• To make the sauce, melt the butter in a saucepan, sprinkle with the flour and cook for 1 to 2 minutes over medium low heat until flour begins to turn golden. Remove from heat; add milk, and stir, mixing well. Return to heat and stir as it cooks, thickening the sauce. Stir in the cheese, and season with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• To serve, plate the omelets, pour cheese sauce over, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and broil until lightly browned. Serve immediately.

BAKED VEGETABLE OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees with rack in upper third. Brush a rimmed baking sheet with oil. Line with parchment; brush parchment. Whisk eggs in a bowl until combined, then slowly whisk in flour, thyme, and salt until smooth. Pour into prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with red onion and tuck in greens.
• Bake until puffed and golden, about 20 minutes. Serve warm or room temperature, cut into squares.

VERY VEGGIE OMELET

Steps:

• In a large nonstick skillet, saute onion and green pepper in butter until tender. Add the zucchini, tomato, oregano and pepper. Cook and stir for 5-8 minutes or until vegetables are tender and liquid is nearly evaporated. Set aside and keep warm., In a small bowl, beat egg whites, water, cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. Place egg substitute in another bowl; fold in egg white mixture. Pour into a 10-in. ovenproof skillet coated with cooking spray. Cook for 5 minutes over medium heat or until lightly browned on bottom., Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 9-10 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen., With a knife, score center of omelet. Place vegetable mixture and half of cheese on one side; fold other side over filling. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Cut in half to serve.

VEGGIE OMELET FOR ONE

Steps:

• Melt one tablespoon butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Place onion and peppers and musrhoom inside of the skillet. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring occasionally until vegetables are just tender.
• While the vegetables are cooking beat the eggs and egg whites with the milk.
• Remove the vegetables from heat and put in small bowl and keep warm.
• Melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter (in the skillet just used to cook the vegetables) over medium heat. Coat the skillet with the butter. When the butter is bubbly add the egg mixture and cook the egg for 2 minutes or until the eggs begin to set on the bottom of the pan. Gently lift the edges of the omelet with a spatula to let the uncooked part of the eggs flow toward the edges and cook. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes or until the center of the omelet starts to look dry.
• Sprinkle the cheese over the omelet and spoon the vegetable mixture into the center of the omelet. Using a spatula gently fold one edge of the omelet over the vegetables. Let the omelet cook for another two minutes or until the cheese melts to your desired consistency. Slide the omelet out of the skillet and onto a plate.

BAKED VEGETABLE OMELET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees. Layer Pepper Jack, broccoli and tomatoes in ungreased 8x8x2 inch baking dish. Beat milk, flour, salt, pepper and eggs until smooth. Pour over cheese.
• Bake, uncovered, for 40 to 45 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into servings.

BAKED VEGETABLE OMELET

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F.
• Layer Monterey Jack cheese, broccoli, tomatoes and Cheddar cheese in ungreased square baking dish, 8x8x2 inches. Beat milk, flour, salt and eggs until smooth; pour over cheese.
• Bake uncovered 40 to 45 minutes or until egg mixture is set. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting.

VEGGIE STUFFED OMELET

Steps:

• In 8-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, onion and mushrooms to oil. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until onion is tender. Stir in spinach; continue cooking and stirring just until spinach wilts. Remove vegetables from pan to small bowl.
• In medium bowl, beat egg product, water, salt and pepper with fork or whisk until well mixed. Reheat same skillet over medium-high heat. Quickly pour egg mixture into pan. While sliding pan back and forth rapidly over heat, quickly stir with spatula to spread eggs continuously over bottom of pan as they thicken. Let stand over heat a few seconds to lightly brown bottom of omelet. Do not overcook; omelet will continue to cook after folding.
• Place cooked vegetable mixture over half of omelet; top with cheese. With spatula, fold other half of omelet over vegetables. Gently slide out of pan onto plate. Serve immediately.