QiMeal
Magic Omelette
Magic Omelette · ready in 15 min · 4 servings · 260 kcal per serving · very easy · 9 ingredients
This fluffy, melt in your mouth omelette is gently cooked with butter until tender, filled with savory ham, melted cheese, and fresh chives for a comforting, satisfying meal any time of day.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Serves
- 4
- kcal
- 260
- Difficulty
- very easy
Ingredients · 4 servings
- 40 gButter
- 240 gEggs
- 30 gWater
- 40 gMilk
- 120 gCheese
- 100 gHam
- 12 gChives
- 4 gSalt
- 1 gPepper
Equipment
stovetop, lid, mixing bowl, nonstick skillet, plate, spatula, whisk
Instructions
- Prep ingredients
Gather eggs, butter, water, milk, cheese, ham, chives, salt, and pepper, and set out a non-stick skillet, bowl, whisk, and spatula. · 2 min
What to look for: butter gently sizzling
- Melt butter
Heat the non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the butter, letting it melt and lightly sizzle across the pan. · 2 min
What to look for: butter foams and smells nutty
- Add egg mixture
Whisk the eggs with water and milk until blended, then pour the mixture into the buttered skillet without stirring. · 2 min
What to look for: edges begin to set while center stays glossy
- Top and cook
Sprinkle cheese, ham, chives, salt, and pepper over the eggs, cover the skillet, and cook over low heat until set. · 5 min
When it is done: Eggs should be fully set and reach 71°C internally.
- Fold and serve
Slide the omelette onto a plate, folding it in half with the edge of the skillet, and serve right away. · 1 min
What to look for: softly folded omelette
Nutrition (per serving)
| kcal | 260 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3 g |
| of which sugars | 2 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| of which saturated | 9 g |
| Fibre | 1 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
Nutri-ScoreC
Allergens
Contains: eggs, milk
Storage and reheating
- Fridge: up to 2 days
- Freezer: not recommended
Ingredient substitutions
Butter
- olive oil: Heat gently to avoid overpowering the eggs.
Milk
- cream: Produces a richer omelette.
Cheese
- gruyere: Melts smoothly and enhances savory depth.
Ham
- cooked turkey: Lower fat alternative with similar protein.
Chives
- green onions: Use only green tops for low FODMAP.
