High protein omelette packed with spinach, feta, sundried tomatoes, and eggs, this delicious low-calorie breakfast will keep you satisfied for hours!
This high protein omelette is just what you need to start your day off right. A good savory breakfast with eggs is typically what’s on my morning menu! Typically, I’ll enjoy breakfast egg muffins, avocado toast with eggs or a fluffy, flavorful omelette like this one.
Packed full of protein and healthy fats while being low in calories, eggs are the perfect way to keep you feeling full until lunch. Plus, they are loaded with important vitamins, minerals and other nutrients.
Reasons you’ll love this recipe
- Quick and easy: In just about 10 minutes, you’ll have a delicious high-protein omelette ready to eat!
- Super versatile: You can really use any favorite ingredients to make an omelet. This one is so good with spinach, sun-dried tomatoes and feta cheese but you can also just add in a few of the vegetables that you have leftover in your fridge and you have a tasty meal ready to go!
- So flavorful: Follow the step-by-step cooking instructions and you’ll end up with golden, fluffy texture on the outside and a wonderful creamy inside.
Ingredients needed
Just a handful of simple ingredients are needed to make this high protein omelette recipe. Here’s everything you’ll need to make this healthy breakfast:
- Eggs: You’ll need 3 eggs to make 1 omelette. Be sure to whisk them well before cooking, so the omelet is nice and fluffy.
- Spinach: You can use any greens you’d like, but I really love adding baby spinach leaves because they cook down quickly and are full of nutrients.
- Sun-dried tomatoes: Adds a nice chewy texture and a sweet-tart flavor.
- Feta cheese: Crumbled feta cheese has a wonderful tangy and salty taste.
- Butter: I recommend using a small amount of butter even if you are using a nonstick pan because it will add extra flavor.
- Salt & pepper: Eggs definitely need salt and pepper to enhance the flavor and savoriness.
How to make an omelette
- Beat the eggs: In a small bowl, whip the eggs until they are completely incorporated; season with a pinch of salt & pepper.
- Cook the eggs: Heat the butter over medium heat in an 8-inch nonstick skillet. Add the eggs and mix with a spatula until the eggs begin to curdle, then spread the egg mixture evenly all over the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook without stirring until the omelet is mostly set.
- Add filling and fold: Add the spinach, sun-dried tomato, and feta to the omelette. Gently fold the omelette in half.
Helpful Tips
Adjust servings: This recipe uses 3 eggs for one medium omelette. Feel free to adjust the amount of the ingredients depending on the amount of people you’re serving.
Skillet size: To make an omelette with 2 to 3 eggs, use an 8 to 9-inch skillet. If your skillet is overly large, your omelette will end up flat.
Preheat your pan: Due to the design of nonstick pans, your omelette will cook more evenly if you preheat it for 2-3 minutes before you start adding the eggs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the secret to a good omelette?
Your omelette will be perfectly fluffy if you whisk air into the eggs before cooking. Also, avoid your omelette being too flat by cooking it in a pan that isn’t too large, an 8-ounce nonstick skillet works well.
How many eggs should I use for an omelette?
Most omelettes are made with 2 to 3 eggs. This recipe calls for 3 eggs; however, you can make it with 2 eggs, if desired.
Do you cook omelettes on high or low heat?
We’ve found the best way to cook an omelette is to start with medium heat and then when the eggs begin to curdle a bit, decrease the heat to low to finish cooking it.
Variations
- Low calorie option: For a lower fat, lower calorie meal, you can replace some or all of the eggs with egg whites from an egg or carton. One whole egg is the same as two egg whites, or you can use ¼ cup of egg whites from the carton.
- Change the cheese: If you don’t like feta or just want to change it up, you can use shredded cheddar cheese or another shredded cheese variety.
- Add vegetables: Fill this with even more nutrition by adding any cooked veggies, like sautéed mushrooms, red peppers, tomatoes, or red onions.
- Fresh herbs: Kick up the flavor with a sprinkle of herbs like parsley, dill, basil or rosemary.
Serving suggestions
For a larger meal, serve this alongside some breakfast sides! Here are some delicious ideas:
- Fresh fruit or fruit salad: Try this fruit salad with yogurt sauce.
- Muffins: Balance the savory omelette with a sweet healthy banana muffin.
- Meat: Increase the protein of your meal even more with bacon, sausage, or ham.
- Bread: Toast is always a welcome pairing with eggs. Try our healthy homemade sandwich bread or dutch oven no-knead bread.
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High Protein Omelette
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- salt & pepper, to taste
- ½ tsp butter
- 1 cup spinach, or greens of choice
- 1 Tablespoon sun-dried tomatoes, chopped or sliced
- 1 Tablespoon feta cheese
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whip the eggs until they are completely incorporated; season with a pinch of salt & pepper.
- Heat the butter over medium heat in an 8-inch nonstick skillet. Add the eggs and mix with a spatula until the eggs begin to curdle, then spread the egg mixture evenly all over the pan and reduce the heat to low. Cook without stirring until the omelet is mostly set.
- Add the spinach, sun-dried tomato, and feta to the omelette. Gently fold the omelette in half.
- Transfer to a plate and top with sriracha, if desired. Serve immediately with toasted whole-grain bread, if desired.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Adding to my breakfast rotation!!