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Omelet with spinach in a frying pan

Spinach Omelet in a Skillet

Gorgeous, bright, and delicious — a great way to start the day! A spinach omelet in a skillet is a winning breakfast option. The spinach and peas give it a fresh, new flavor. A hearty, beautiful dish for the whole family!

Maria

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Composition / ingredients

Servings:

Spinach

Green peas

Eggs

Milk

Vegetable oil

Ground black pepper

Salt

Translation table of volumetric measures

Nutrients and energy value of the composition of the recipe

By weight of the composition:

Proteins 36 % 8 g

Fats 50 % 11 g

Carbohydrates 14 % 3 g

143 kcal

GI: 100 / 0 / 0

Cooking method

Cooking time: 20 min

Step 1:

How do you make a spinach omelet in a skillet? It's quick and easy! First, gather the ingredients from the list. You'll want large eggs; if yours are small, use 4.
Step 2:

Wash and dry the spinach. Pull the stems off the leaves. If you can't get fresh spinach, frozen works — just thaw it first and drain off the liquid it releases. It's best to use young, tender spinach so it won't taste bitter. The leaves should be broad and a deep dark green.
Step 3:

Wash and dry the green peas. Fresh or frozen peas both work. If using frozen, blanch them in boiling water and pat them dry before adding.
Step 4:

Whisk the eggs in a deep bowl until the whites and yolks are combined.
Step 5:

Pour in the milk, season with salt and pepper, and whisk again until smooth.
Step 6:

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over just below medium heat. Add the spinach and wait a few seconds until the leaves release their moisture.
Step 7:

Pour in the beaten egg-and-milk mixture. Once the bottom of the omelet sets, lift the edge with a spatula and tilt the pan so some of the still-liquid egg runs underneath onto the hot surface of the pan.
Step 8:

Scatter the green peas over the top of the omelet. If you like, you can also sprinkle it with grated cheese.
Step 9:

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and cook the omelet another 3–4 minutes until done. The top should be fully set.
Step 10:

Slide the hot omelet onto a plate and serve. Enjoy!

Here's an easy way to check whether the oil is hot enough: dip a wooden spatula into it. If bubbles gather around it, you're ready to start frying.
Every oil is only good up to a certain temperature — its smoke point — beyond which it starts to burn and forms harmful compounds, including carcinogens. To learn how to gauge frying temperature, which oils are best for frying, and which to avoid altogether, read more here.
One tip: the wrong pan can ruin even the best recipe. For everything you need to know about choosing the perfect pan for different dishes, read more here.