Omelet for One

Learn how to make an omelet for just for a solo diner so you have just enough for a fast and filling breakfast. Once you master the classic omelet recipe, tailor it to your taste with our omelet ingredient suggestions including veggie and seafood options.

Omelet for One
Photo: Jason Donnelly
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
1

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs

  • 2 teaspoon water

  • teaspoon seasoned salt or salt

  • Dash dried marjoram or thyme, crushed, or fines herbs

  • Dash pepper

  • 2 teaspoon margarine or butter

Directions

  1. Beat together eggs, water, salt, herb, and pepper with a fork until combined but not frothy. In a 6- or 8-inch skillet with flared sides, heat the margarine or butter until it sizzles.

  2. Lift and tilt the pan to coat the sides. Add egg mixture; cook over medium heat. As egg mixture sets, run a narrow spatula around the edge of the skillet, lifting the egg mixture to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. When egg is set but still shiny, remove from heat. Fold omelet in half. Slide omelet from the skillet onto a warm plate. Makes 1 serving.

Veggie-Filled Omelet:

Cook 1/3 cup sliced fresh mushrooms, 1/4 cup broccoli flowerets, and 2 tablespoons chopped onion in 2 teaspoons margarine or butter until tender; keep warm. Prepare Omelet for One as directed above, except fill omelet with vegetable mixture before folding it in half.

Cheesy Omelet:

Prepare Omelet for One as directed above, except fill omelet with 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese and 1 ounce cream cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, before folding it in half. Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons additional shredded cheese and snipped parsley.

Elegant Seafood Omelet:

Cook 1/2 cup chopped spinach and one 1-ounce crab-flavored fish stick, chopped (1/4 cup) in 2 teaspoons margarine or butter until fish is heated through; keep warm. Prepare Omelet for One as directed above, except fill omelet with spinach mixture and 1/4 cup shredded Swiss cheese before folding it in half.

Tomato-and-Pastrami-Filled Omelet:

Prepare Omelet for One as directed above, except fill omelet with 1/4 cup chopped pastrami, cooked turkey, or fully cooked ham before folding it in half. Top with 1/4 cup chopped tomato.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

217 Calories
18g Fat
1g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 217
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 23%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 425mg 142%
Sodium 405mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Protein 13g
Calcium 50.5mg 4%
Iron 1.4mg 8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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