Whisk up some eggs with coarsely chopped spinach, warm your nonstick skillet on low, sprinkle with cheese and cook s l o w l y.
As far as the cheese is concerned, moderation is key here. This omelet is not oozing melted cheese, not for breakfast, but it’s enriched with cottage cheese, as protein is important in our breakfast.
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Key Ingredients in This Recipe
You’ll find the complete list of ingredients and exact quantities in the recipe below.
- Spinach
- Eggs
- Cottage Cheese
- White cheddar cheese
Yes, it only takes 4 key ingredients to make a fast and healthy breakfast.
How to Make Spinach Omelet with Cheese
Step 1A – Coarsely chop the spinach. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper and add the spinach.
Step 1B – If you like more protein in your breakfast, add 1/3-1/2 cup of cottage cheese. Mix it or use a blender if you don’t want the white dots showing up in your omelet.
Step 2 – Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet and pour in the egg mixture. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
Step 3 – On low heat cook the omelet until the cheese is melted and there is no flowing liquid egg left.
On low heat because you don’t want a crunchy bottom.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Double the omelet, or roll it up. Serve it with bread or sandwich it between two tortillas and enjoy!
Variations and Combinations
- Mediterranean omelet – Salty, tangy, and perfect with pita or hummus.
Cheese: Feta.
Additional to spinach: sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, red onion.
Herbs and spices: Oregano, black pepper. - Mushroom & Gruyere omelet – Earthy, rich, and super satisfying.
Cheese: Gruyere or Emmentaler.
Additional to spinach: sauteed mushrooms, caramelized onions.
Herbs: Thyme or rosemary. - Southwestern Omelet – Serve with salsa or avocado on the side.
Cheese: Pepper Jack or Cheddar.
Additional to spinach: diced jalapenos, red bell pepper, black beans.
Spices: Chili powder, cumin. - Caprese Omelet – Light, fresh, and very Italian.
Cheese: Mozzarella
Additional to spinach: cherry tomatoes
Herbs: Basil - Smoked Salmon & Goat Cheese Omelet – Elegant and a bit decadent.
Cheese: Goat cheese, flavored or plain.
Additional to spinach: smoked salmon, capers, red onion.
Herbs: Dill.
Spinach Omelet with Cheese
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- 6 eggs
- 2 ounces baby spinach
- 2 ounces white cheddar cheese, grated
- salt & pepper
- nutmeg, optional
Instructions
- Coarsely chop the spinach. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper and add the spinach. (NOTE 1)
- Heat olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet and pour in the egg mixture. Sprinkle the grated cheese on top.
- On low heat cook the omelet until the cheese is melted and there is no flowing liquid egg left.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Double the omelet, or roll it up. Serve it with bread or sandwich it between two tortillas and enjoy!
Notes
- If you like more protein in your breakfast, add about 1/3-1/2 cup of cottage cheese per person. This will add about 10-14 grams of protein to each omelet. Mix the egg mixture or use a blender if you don’t want the white dots showing up in your omelet.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.