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Fluffy Veggie Omelet with Cheese

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A quick and easy fluffy veggie omelet with cheese, perfect for a colorful and cozy breakfast that is both light and filling.

Ingredients

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  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 2 tablespoons milk or cream (whole milk preferred)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup diced bell peppers (red, yellow, or orange)
  • ½ cup roughly chopped spinach
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Instructions

  1. Prep the veggies: Dice the bell peppers, finely chop the onion, and roughly chop the spinach. This should take about 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk the eggs: In a mixing bowl, crack 3 large eggs and add 2 tablespoons of milk or cream. Whisk vigorously for about 1-2 minutes until the mixture is pale and slightly frothy.
  3. Sauté the veggies: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil in your non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and bell peppers first, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they soften and start to caramelize slightly. Toss in the spinach last and cook for another 1 minute until just wilted. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the omelet base: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the sautéed veggies in the skillet. Let it cook undisturbed for about 2 minutes over medium-low heat until the edges start to set but the center remains slightly runny.
  5. Add cheese and fold: Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over one half of the omelet. Using your spatula, carefully fold the other half over the cheese. Cook for another 1-2 minutes, just enough to melt the cheese and finish setting the eggs.
  6. Serve immediately: Slide the omelet onto a warm plate and enjoy.

Notes

Whisk eggs vigorously to incorporate air for fluffiness. Cook on medium-low heat to avoid rubbery texture. Don’t overload with veggies to keep omelet light and easy to fold. Use a good non-stick pan and a silicone spatula for best results. Let whisked eggs rest for a minute before cooking for even cooking.

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