Omelette Recipe

Picture of an omelette.

Details:

  • Preparation time: 5 min
  • Cooking time: ~5 min
  • Servings: Serves 1

Dietary Details:

  • Vegan/Vegetarian: Vegetarian
  • Potential Allergens: Egg
  • Gluten-free: Yes

Ingredients

  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. sunflower oil OR 1 tsp. butter

Directions

  1. Crack the eggs and pour the yolks into a bowl or jug. Beat until viscous.
  2. Heat oil/butter in a frying pan over a medium-low heat, coating the surface.
    • If using butter, heat until it has melted and foamed.
  3. Pour egg mixture into pan; tilt to cover surface completely.
    • Egg mixture will begin to solidify; drag hardening sections into center of pan using spatula.
  4. Repeat step 3 until egg has completely set.
  5. (Optional) fill omelette with any desired toppings, such as cheese, ham or herbs.
  6. Fold omelette in half, slide onto plate and serve.

References

  1. Basic omelette recipe - BBC Good Food
  2. Omelette image - used under CCA 3.0 licence.

Contributors

  • Written by Jordan Foster
  • Recipe by BBC Good Food used as reference, along with personal experience.