17 omelet recipes to enrich your menu

The egg is a food that is present in the daily life of many people. In addition to its affordable price, it is recognized as an excellent source of protein and nutrients. There are several ways to consume it, and the omelet is a practical option to add to the menu.

The amount of fillings and ways of preparation to differentiate consumption are enormous. The omelet can be prepared only with eggs, as it is also possible to add fillings such as vegetables, and even mixtures with ham and paris mushroom.

The advantage of this dish is that in addition to being versatile, it can be made without much difficulty even by those who do not have much experience in the kitchen.

Check out below a list of 20 recipes to get out of the routine and be surprised by the flavors and textures that an omelet can have.

1. Tapioca omelet: both the omelet and the tapioca are recipes with a very practical preparation, and the union of the two could not be different. The flavor is slightly reminiscent of tapioca, the texture is fluffy but consistent. You can still add the stuffing of your choice.

2. Egg whites and sesame seeds omelet with spinach and parsley: this combination is great for those who are looking for a healthy diet. Sesame seed, also known as sesame, has a large amount of fiber, which increases the feeling of satiety and also has strong antioxidant power.

3. Arugula Omelet with Cured Cheese: This is another healthy omelet option, as it uses white cheese instead of yellow ones. In addition, the mixture with arugula makes the flavor delicious. It’s worth testing at home.

4. Spanish omelet: this recipe uses potatoes as one of the ingredients, so it has a firmer consistency and ends up being a more caloric option. It can be served as an individual or as a snack.

5. Light chicken omelet: for those who want a light meal without leaving the flavor aside, this is a great choice. It has only 250 calories. In addition to the chicken, you can add zucchini, broccoli or other vegetables of your choice.

6. Baked omelet: easy recipe, light and ready in a few moments. The mixture of carrots, turkey breast and white cheese with eggs makes this nutritious and tasty option, in addition to being low in calories. If you want, you can add other vegetables to the filling.

7. Omelet Pancake: To give the omelet a different look, you can fill it with your favorite ingredients and then roll it up like a pancake. Depending on the filling chosen, it can be served as a main dish.

8. Florentine omelet: this recipe has a slightly denser texture as it uses cream mixed with eggs. In addition, it still has melted cheese and spinach as a filling. It is worth remembering that it is a caloric option, if you want something healthier, change the mozzarella and parmesan for low-fat cheeses.

9. Omelet with jamon serrano: in addition to having the jamon serrano as an ingredient, this recipe uses black, white and pink peppers, and fennel seeds. The suggestion is to leave the yolk slightly liquid, so the omelet doesn’t get too dry.

10. Zucchini and cheese omelet: in this recipe, the omelet starts to be prepared in the fire and then goes to the oven. It can be made directly in an iron skillet, which can be used both ways. If your frying pan has plastic, after taking it to the fire, it is necessary to transfer the omelet to a roast.

11. Baked mini omelet: in this recipe the omelet can be baked in the form of cupcakes, pies or even muffins. It’s cute to serve in individual portions and is perfect for a special looking dish.

12. Egg whites omelet: for those who avoid eating egg yolks, this is a great option. As it is very light, it can be consumed with other foods, such as: roasted vegetables, green salad, brown rice, among others.

13. Arnold Bennett Omelet: Writer Arnold Bennett asked a chef for an omelet that was more substantial than usual. To satisfy the request, the chef added milk, flour, cod and parsley soup to the recipe, which became famous around the world and named after the writer.

14. Open Omelet with Chicken and Tomato: This option is great for a quick, nutritious and sustaining meal, not to mention that it looks very nice on the plate. The tomato chicken is very tasty.

15. Baked omelet with sausage and white raisins: great dish to accompany a cold beer and welcome friends. This recipe is also made in muffin tins. The amount of the recipe is enough to serve four people.

16. Pizza omelet: for those who are avoiding eating pizzas, this omelet looks very similar and is also very tasty, but much healthier.

17. Onion omelet: do you have an empty fridge? this recipe is super practical, and only takes eggs and onions as ingredients, but it is very tasty. The preparation is a little time consuming, since after sliced, the onion must be soaked in water for 1 hour.

Omelet is good? What are its health benefits?

Alice Amaral, a doctor specializing in nutrition, says that the omelet is a great option for both breakfast and afternoon snack. It can be consumed pure or stuffed, but care must be taken when choosing the fillings. “It’s a light, high-protein option, and it’s prepared with the second most complete food, the egg,” she says.

Alice highlights the main benefits of the omelet:

• Protein source: the omelet promotes a feeling of satiety and provides essential amino acids for muscle, hormonal and enzymatic maintenance.
• Source of tryptophan: amino acid precursor of serotonin, which is associated with the feeling of well-being and helps reduce cravings for sweets and carbohydrates.
• Source of omega 3 and monounsaturated fats: they help in glycemic control, avoiding insulin spikes, which trigger the appetite and favor the deposit of fats.
• Leucine source: amino acid that helps maintain lean mass, decreasing space for fat.
• Antioxidant action: Benefits for body growth and development, cognitive repair. It plays an important role in the aging process, protection of nerve cells and in the natural stimulation of energy levels linked to concentration and performance.

Alice also says that the choice of fillings and the way to prepare the omelet are essential to make this food healthy. If you want to prepare the recipe in a healthy way, follow the tips below:

• Do not use oil (only coconut oil);
• Do not add wheat flour, if you want to use tapioca;
• For the filling, choose foods as healthy as eggs, such as sardines, shredded chicken breast, vegetables (grated carrots and beets, zucchini, etc.), vegetables (spinach, arugula, etc.);
• Avoid adding dairy products such as cheese, ricotta, yogurt;
• To season, abuse the herbs, garlic, onion, curry;
• Avoid salt and if you are going to use it, opt for pink Himalayan salt.

After these tips, it is interesting to try to vary the recipe, so you can prepare this simple dish often and without getting tired, being able to make individual options or to eat with family and friends. Change the fillings, change the preparation method, innovate!