Spinach Feta Omelet (Print Version)
Fluffy eggs folded with wilted spinach and tangy feta create this satisfying Mediterranean-inspired dish ready in minutes.
# What You Need:
→ Eggs and Dairy
01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 1/4 cup milk (optional, for fluffiness)
03 - 1/4 cup feta cheese, crumbled
04 - 1 tbsp unsalted butter or olive oil
→ Vegetables
05 - 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped
06 - 1 small shallot or 1/4 onion, finely diced
→ Seasonings
07 - 1/4 tsp salt
08 - 1/8 tsp black pepper
09 - Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
# How-To Steps:
01 - Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg in a bowl until well combined and uniform in color.
02 - Heat butter or olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the shallot or onion and sauté until translucent, approximately 1-2 minutes.
03 - Add the chopped spinach to the skillet and cook, stirring constantly, until wilted and reduced in volume, about 1 minute.
04 - Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, tilting the pan to distribute evenly over the spinach and shallot mixture.
05 - Cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes until edges begin to set. Use a spatula to gently lift edges, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta cheese evenly over one half of the omelet.
07 - When eggs are mostly set but the top remains slightly runny, fold the omelet in half. Cook for an additional 30 seconds to melt cheese, then slide onto a serving plate.
08 - Serve immediately, optionally garnished with additional crumbled feta or fresh herbs such as dill or parsley.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Ready in under twenty minutes which means actual breakfast happens even on chaotic weekdays
- The salty creaminess of feta balances perfectly with earthy spinach making it feel restaurant fancy with zero effort
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- A properly heated skillet makes the difference between a stuck mess and a graceful fold so give your pan time to warm up
- Overfilling is the enemy of success so resist the urge to double the spinach for one omelet
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- Warm your plate in the oven while cooking so your omelet stays hot until the first bite
- Practice the fold motion with an empty skillet first if you are nervous about the timing