The Mediterranean omelette offers a tasty and wholesome experience, featuring classic ingredients from Mediterranean culinary traditions. It’s a flavorful dish celebrating the region’s rich food heritage, packed with fresh spinach, ripe tomatoes, tangy olives, and creamy feta cheese.
It has a pleasant salty taste with little bubbles that are followed by small pieces of veggies. This perfect morning dish will keep you full for longer than you could imagine.
There is no specific rule regarding the vegetables you can add to the omelette. But I recommend this recipe because it is a healthy mixture of fats, proteins, and veggies for a million-dollar breakfast. Read on, and you will see how easy it is to whip up a tasty Mediterranean breakfast.
An Introduction to the Mediterranean Omelette
Based on the region, there are wide recipe varieties for omelette form. The basics are scrambled eggs baked or pan-fried like a pancake. Some of the most famous forms of omelette recipes are:
They are all delicious, full of flavors, and suitable for breakfast. However, todayโs recipe will focus on the last one. Read on, and you will know how to prepare a creamy, half-folded omelette with fresh ingredients and lively flavors that will allow you to taste Mediterranean cuisine at its best.
Basic Ingredients for a Mediterranean Omelette
Although it looks super luxurious, trust me when I say you will only need everyday ingredients that are already in your fridge.
Key Tools for Preparing Mediterranean Omelette
The best part is that you donโt need any specific kitchen gadgets: basic tools will do. Here is a review of them all:
How to Make a Perfect Mediterranean Omelette?
Creating a fluffy yellow omelette doesnโt require any secret trick, but it is never easy to achieve a satisfying outcome. But follow my guide, and you will always get a nice breakfast.
Step 1: Scramble the Eggs
The making of a nice omelette starts with scrambling. The more that you scramble them, the fluffier the omelette will get. So take the fork or whisk and start the process.
Mix the eggs with Greek yogurt and some olive oil. Baby spinach should be added at the end of the process.
Step 2: Cook the Omelette
So heat the pan with a bit of oil before you add the scrambled eggs. Reduce the pan heating to 2/3 of the highest temperature (3 from 5 or 6 from 9) as soon as you have poured the eggs.
Cover the pan with a lid for 4-5 minutes. This is the moment when the omelette expands and gets its perfect shape.
Step 3: Decorate and Serve
Open the lid and plate the omelette. Decorate it with cherry tomatoes, green peppers, and olives. Enjoy!
Tips for Making and Serving Mediterranean Omelette
Even though I donโt consider making an omelette a challenging task, you can get it wrong the first time. Follow these tips to ensure that you will definitely succeed.
Perfect Pairings for Mediterranean Omelette
It mostly depends on your taste. But for me, all-natural ingredients that you can find in the Mediterranean part of the world are excellent additions to the omelette. Here are a few suggestions:
How Should You Store and Reheat a Mediterranean Omelette?
Unlike other dishes, I donโt recommend storing your omelette for an extended period. Although there are effective ways to reheat an omelette, eggs are a highly perishable type of food that can quickly get spoilt.
If you have some omelette leftovers, you can just prepare a sandwich with some salad for your next meal.
Show Off Your Mediterranean Omelette Creation!
For me, there is nothing better than a nice omelette for breakfast. The mixture of veggies that are included in the Mediterranean omelette is great and gives you an opportunity to eat healthy and tasty food.
This recipe is also very quick and simple to prepare, even for busy bees. So donโt let a hectic lifestyle be an excuse preventing you from having a nutritious breakfast with Mediterranean omelette.
If you find this post helpful, please share it with your friends, especially those most likely to skip breakfast. And donโt forget to leave a comment to share how your omelette goes or any nice tips for making this dish.
Mediterranean Omelette Recipe
Equipment
- Knife
- Pan
- Fork or Whisk
- Plate
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1 handful of baby spinach
- 6 cherry tomatoes
- 6 green olives
- 1 green pepper
- 5 pickles optional
- Salt just a pinch
Instructions
- Add the eggs, Greek yogurt, and a little olive oil into a deep bowl. Take the whisker or your fork and start to scramble the eggs. Continue for 1-2 minutes, then add little spinach and salt. Mix them together.
- Preheat the cooking pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil for 2-3 minutes on max heat. Add the eggs and lower the heat on 2/3. Cover the omelette with a pan lid, and let it be cooked for 4-5 minutes.
- Open the lid and turn off the heat. Bring the omelette onto a plate. Add cherry tomatoes, green peppers, and olives for decoration. Fold the omelette in half and serve it in a dish. Enjoy!
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Wageningen University & Research, Netherlands
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