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French omelette

Contains egg (no meat or fish)

Omelette

A pale, smooth rolled omelette with a soft, creamy centre, made in under two minutes with eggs, butter and a little salt.

French omelette is a French egg dish from France, ready in about 5 minutes and made with egg and butter. It serves 1 and is rated intermediate to cook.

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Prep
2 min
Cook
3 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Level
Intermediate
Calories
322

Ingredients

1 serving

Equipment

Method

  1. Step 1

    Beat the eggs (opens in a new tab) and salt with a fork until completely uniform, with no streaks of white.

    • 1 min
    Eggs being whisked in a bowl
    How it looks · Photo: Kampus Production on Pexels

  2. Step 2

    Melt the butter (opens in a new tab) in a 20 cm non-stick pan over medium heat until foaming but not brown. Pour in the eggs (opens in a new tab).

  3. Step 3

    Immediately stir quickly with a spatula while shaking the pan, until the eggs (opens in a new tab) form small soft curds and are just set underneath but still wet on top. Smooth the surface.

    • 1 min
    • medium heat

  4. Step 4

    Tilt the pan and roll the omelette over itself towards the edge, then tip it onto a warm plate seam-side down. Scatter with chives (opens in a new tab) and pepper (opens in a new tab).

    • 1 min

    Food safety: The centre is soft; cook a little longer for anyone who should avoid undercooked eggs.

    Fresh herbs scattered over a finished dish
    How it looks · Photo: Klaus Nielsen on Pexels

About this dish

Origin
France · Commonly attributedOmelettes are made worldwide; the pale, rolled style is the one taught in French classical cooking.More food from France
Dish
Breakfast · Brunch · Lunch · Egg dishes
Cooking method
Pan-fried
Taste
buttery, mild, creamy
Diet
Vegetarian (lacto-ovo) · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · Keto-style · Low-carb · High-protein
All labelsVegetarian (lacto-ovo) · Eggetarian · Pescatarian · Flexitarian-friendly · Whole-food focused · No gluten ingredients · No nut ingredients · No added sugar · Alcohol-free · Pork-free · Beef-free · Keto-style · Low-carb · High-protein · Calorie-conscious
Worked out from the ingredients. How labels work
Good for
Everyday · One-pan · Budget-friendly
Cook more with
Egg · Butter
Techniques
Pan-frying

Allergens

  • Contains: Milkfrom butter
  • Contains: Eggsfrom egg

Based on typical versions of these ingredients and not verified allergen-free. Brands differ and cross-contact happens, so always check labels. For severe allergies, follow your clinician’s advice.

Nutrition

322 kcal per serving

Calculated

1 serving ≈ 167 g · recipe makes 1

Where the energy comes from

  • Protein 24%
  • Carbohydrate 1%
  • Fat 75%
Nutrition per serving and per 100 g
NutrientPer servingPer 100 g*
Energy322 kcal193 kcal
Protein19 g11.4 g
Carbohydrate1.1 g0.7 g
Net carbohydrate1.1 g0.7 g
Sugars0.6 g0.3 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Fibre0 g0 g
Fat26.4 g15.9 g
Saturated fat12.4 g7.4 g
Trans fat0.5 g0.3 g
Cholesterol590 mg354 mg
Sodium892 mg536 mg
Salt equivalent2.2 g1.3 g
Vitamins & minerals per serving
Potassium
211 mg
Calcium
88 mg
Iron
2.6 mg
Magnesium
18 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)
343 µg
Vitamin C
0 mg
Vitamin D
3 µg
Vitamin B12
1.4 µg
Folate (DFE)
71 µg

How these numbers were made

  • Calculated from USDA FoodData Central (SR Legacy) per-100 g values and the listed quantities.
  • *Per 100 g of combined raw ingredients; the cooked dish may weigh more or less.
  • Optional ingredients are not included: chives, black pepper.
  • “—” means the value isn’t known for enough of the ingredients; it is never zero by default.
  • Values are estimates for guidance, not for medical dosing. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. fdc.nal.usda.gov.

Good to know

Tips

  • Rub a little butter over the top for a glossy finish.

Common mistakes

  • Too-high heat, which browns the outside before the centre sets.

Serve with

  • Serve with a green salad and bread.

Storage

  • Eat immediately; an omelette does not keep or reheat well.

Variations

  • Omelette aux fines herbes: Beat chopped parsley, chives, tarragon and chervil into the eggs.

Original editorial recipe · FriendsPantry editorial · Not yet independently reviewed · Added · Updated

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Main ingredient

Used in steps 1, 2, 3

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