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Basic omelet with fresh herbs

1
Points® value
Total Time
8 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
3 min
Serves
1
Difficulty
Easy
The secret to perfectly cooked eggs is to not overheat the pan. It's important to cook the omelette gently once the eggs begin to set. Start over medium heat and modulate the heat lower until the omelet is just cooked through, but without any browning. A smattering of fresh herbs adds lots of flavor and freshness to the eggs.

Ingredients

Cooking spray

2 spray(s)

Egg

2 large egg(s)

Fresh basil

2 tsp, oregano, dill or any other fresh chopped herbs (plus extra for garnish)

Table salt

1 pinch(es), or to taste

Black pepper

1 pinch(es), or to taste

Unsalted butter

½ tsp

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, herbs, salt and pepper until fully combined and frothy, 30 seconds-1 minute.
  2. Coat an 8-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add butter. Heat over medium heat until butter melts; swirl pan to distribute butter. Add egg mixture; tilt pan to distribute egg. As eggs solidify, push them gently into center of pan; tilt pan to allow any uncooked eggs to fill open space around edges. Cook until there is no liquid remaining, about 1-2 minutes. Reduce heat slightly; cook until eggs are set, 30 seconds-1 minute. (If you prefer your eggs more fully cooked, cover pan for last minute.)
  3. Loosen omelet edges with a spatula and slide omelette onto a plate; fold over and sprinkle with more herbs.
  4. Serving size: 1 omelet

Notes

Cooking the eggs with a touch of butter adds a welcome dose of rich flavor without weighing things down.

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