Russian Omelet

Name: Russian Omelet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 240 g Eggs; 60 g Water; 300 g Potato; 120 g Sour cream; 20 g Green onions; 5 g Salt; 2 g Black pepper; 5 ml Cooking spray

Russian Omelet · ready in 20 min · 4 servings · 280 kcal per serving · easy · 8 ingredients

This comforting omelet features fluffy eggs wrapped around tender potatoes, cool tangy sour cream, and fresh green onions for a rich yet balanced bite that feels both hearty and delicate.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 10 min
Total: 20 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 280
Difficulty: easy

Breakfast Main dishes Snacks & starters Quick (30 min or less)Vegetarian Gluten-free Low-carb (20 g or less)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

240 gEggs
60 gWater
300 gPotato
120 gSour cream
20 gGreen onions
5 gSalt
2 gBlack pepper
5 mlCooking spray

Equipment

stovetop, mixing bowl, plate, skillet, spatula, whisk

Instructions

Prep and whisk
Gather a nonstick skillet, spatula, and bowl. Whisk the eggs with the water, salt, and black pepper until blended, then set aside. · 2 min
What to look for: smooth pale mixture
Warm potatoes
Coat the skillet with cooking spray and place it over medium heat. Add the potatoes and warm them until heated through, then transfer aside. · 5 min
What to look for: potatoes steaming and hot
Cook omelet base
Pour the egg mixture into the hot skillet over medium heat. As edges set, gently push them toward the center so uncooked egg flows to the pan. · 4 min
When it is done: eggs no longer runny and reach a safe internal temperature for eggs
Fill and finish
Spoon the warm potatoes onto one half of the omelet, add the sour cream, and sprinkle the green onions on top; cook briefly, then slide onto a plate. · 1 min
What to look for: omelet just set and creamy filling warm
Serve
Fold the omelet over the filling and serve, adding an extra dollop of sour cream and more green onions if desired. · 1 min
What to look for: creamy topping with green flecks

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	280
Protein	13 g
Carbohydrates	14 g
of which sugars	2 g
Fat	19 g
of which saturated	7 g
Fibre	2 g
Sodium	420 mg

Nutri-ScoreB

Allergens

Contains: eggs, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Eggs

Egg substitute liquid: May reduce richness slightly

Water

Milk: Adds extra creaminess

Potato

Boiled turnip: Lower carbohydrate alternative

Sour cream

Greek yogurt: Adds tang with less fat

Green onions

Chives: Classic mild onion flavor