Omelets are delectable and filling dishes enjoyed worldwide, and this egg white omelet with Parmesan and tarragon offers a delightful twist on the classic. Made with egg whites, Parmesan cheese, and fresh tarragon, this omelet is not only flavorful but also a healthier alternative to traditional omelets. It's perfect for a quick and nutritious breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Additionally, we've included three variations of this recipe to cater to different tastes and preferences. The "Omelet with Smoked Salmon and Ricotta" adds a smoky and creamy touch, while the "Omelet with Spinach and Feta" offers a vibrant and flavorful combination. Last but not least, the "Omelet with Mushrooms and Gruyère" provides an earthy and rich flavor profile. With these variations, you can enjoy a variety of omelets that are sure to satisfy your cravings.
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EGG WHITE OMELET WITH PARMESAN AND TARRAGON
I realize that most people who avoid egg yolks, eating only the whites, are looking to conserve calories and eat healthfully. I make egg white omelets for a different reason: egg whites are a blank canvas and leave room for the flavors and textures of herbs and cheese to truly shine. Be sure to use the freshest eggs you can find, because fresh egg whites are denser and cook up heartier than thin older whites. In this omelet, the egg white takes the tarragon and Parmesan and runs with them. By the way, this omelet can easily be made without the cheese and with the addition of roasted mushrooms or cherry tomatoes. I like the "lean" egg white mingling with the rich cheese.
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories main-dish
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare the egg whites: In a bowl, whisk the egg whites with the salt and a pinch of pepper. Whisk only enough to integrate the eggs. You don't want to whip too much air into them or make them frothy.
- Cook the omelet: Place a 6-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the butter. Swirl the butter around as it melts so it coats the whole surface of the pan. When the butter is melted (but not browned), reduce the heat and pour in the egg whites. Use a fork to stir the eggs slightly, as if you were scrambling them. Then allow the eggs to cook undisturbed for 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle the tarragon and cheese over the eggs, and then squeeze a little juice from the lemon wedge over the top.
- Finish: Lift the handle of the pan up, tilting the pan away from you and toward the heat. Fold the edge of the omelet closest to you toward the center. Fold the other edge toward the center and tilt the pan over the center of a plate so it lands seam-side down. Butter the omelet, if desired. Serve immediately.
EGG-WHITE OMELET WITH SPINACH AND COTTAGE CHEESE
This yolkless omelet packed with spinach and low-fat cottage cheese is a healthy start to the day.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg whites and 1 tablespoon water; season with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add spinach, and season with salt and pepper; cook until wilted and tender, 1 minute. Add egg whites; cook until nearly set, using a flexible heatproof spatula to pull sides of omelet toward center as uncooked egg whites run underneath, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Dollop cottage cheese on top of omelet, sprinkle with Parmesan, and season with salt and pepper. Gently slide omelet onto a serving plate, folding it over on itself by tipping skillet slightly.
EASY EGG WHITE OMELET
This is my go-to breakfast every morning. Fast, easy, foolproof, customizable, and packed with protein, all for fewer calories than your average fast-food breakfast sandwich.
Provided by DONNA
Categories 100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Eggs Omelet Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spray a 9x5-inch glass or microwave-safe loaf pan with cooking spray; sprinkle the onion, green bell pepper, and mushrooms into the pan, and toss lightly with a fork just to mix. Season with salt and black pepper, and pour in the egg whites.
- Cook in a microwave oven on High setting for 3 minutes. Remove and stir the cooked egg white from the side of the pan into the rest of the ingredients; cook for 3 more minutes on High. If the omelet is still a little runny on top, slice it into chunks and turn them over in the loaf pan; microwave for 30 more seconds on High. Adjust salt and pepper, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.7 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 24.9 g, Sodium 370.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
EGG WHITE OMELET
This egg white omelet is an easy and healthy way to kick-start your day.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Heat butter or oil in a small nonstick skillet over low heat. Meanwhile, whisk together egg whites and salt, incorporating a lot of air, which will ensure that the omelet is light and fluffy. Be sure not to do this in advance or the egg whites will deflate.
- Place your hand directly above the skillet. When your palm feels warm, the skillet is ready to start cooking. Working quickly, pour whisked eggs into the heated skillet. While shaking skillet back and forth over heat, stir with a heatproof rubber spatula for less than 1 minute. You want to keep eggs moving, incorporating any runny parts and some curds begin to form.
- Continue cooking, making sure eggs cover the entire surface of the skillet and using a spatula to push together any holes that may have formed. Top with one or more desired fillings.
- Run the spatula along right side of omelet to loosen eggs from skillet. Place spatula under right side of eggs, making sure that the spatula is well underneath the eggs to offer maximum support, and lift right side over left in one fluid motion. Folded omelet should look like a half-moon.
- Lightly press down on omelet with the spatula to seal omelet together. Do not press hard; you do not want to flatten the curds. Check to make sure the handle of the skillet is still facing directly out toward you.
- Lift up skillet with one hand, and hold a plate with your other hand. Tilt skillet, and let the curved edge of the omelet slide onto the plate.
EGG WHITE OMELET ITALIANO
Forget about the traditional American cheese omelet. Try out this Italian twist using Parmesan cheese and sauteed veggies. You could enjoy this for any meal of the day and it whips up fast. Not to mention it is high in flavor and low in fat. The perfect recipe to get you in shape for bathing suit season.
Provided by Susannah Locketti
Categories main-dish
Time 20m
Yield 1 generous serving
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put the zucchini onto a double layer of paper towels. Cover with another double layer of paper towels and press out the excess moisture. Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium-high heat. Add the drained zucchini, onion, and mushrooms to the pan, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the tomatoes and Parmesan and place the mixture into a small bowl. Wipe the nonstick pan clean, coat again with cooking spray, and place over medium-high heat. When the pan is good and hot, add the 3 egg whites and turn the skillet to evenly coat the bottom. When just about set, add the vegetable mixture to one side of the omelet. Gently fold the other side over the vegetables to form a half moon. Carefully slide the omelet onto a heated plate. Serve immediately with a sprinkling of fresh black pepper and the parsley, if using.
FLUFFY EGG WHITE OMELETTE
I used to think that an egg-white omelet couldn't be as good as a "real" one. I was wrong. This omelet is golden and so delicious!
Provided by Vered DeLeeuw
Categories Breakfast
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat a nonstick 8-inch skillet over medium heat, 2-3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, vigorously whisk the egg whites with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, until frothy. Whisk in the parmesan.
- Using a spatula, fold the green onions and tomatoes into the egg whites. You can also scatter the vegetables on top of the eggs after you pour them into the skillet, as shown in the video. But I prefer the method of stirring them into the eggs before you pour them into the skillet.
- Lightly spray the skillet with olive oil spray, then pour the egg whites in and start cooking them, tilting the skillet to spread them evenly.
- As soon as the edges start to set, reduce the heat to medium-low. Gently and repeatedly lift the edges of the omelet, and tilt the skillet to allow the still-runny egg whites to slide to the bottom of the pan, where they will cook faster. The video below shows you how to do that.
- When the bottom of the omelet is cooked and the top is not runny anymore but still wet, carefully flip the omelet. I sometimes use two large spatulas for this task. Another method, shown in the video below, is to place a large heatproof plate on top of the skillet (careful - it will be hot), invert the omelet into the plate, then slide it back into the pan, cooked side up.
- After flipping the omelet, keep cooking it for just a few more seconds, then turn the heat off.
- Fold the omelet, slide it onto a plate, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 omelet, Calories 149 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 6 g, Sodium 461 mg, Fiber 1 g
EGG WHITE OMELET WITH FINES HERBES
Yes, This is good for you. But that's not the reason I eat it. By whipping the egg whites just until foamy, the resulting omelet is light and delicious. (Unwhisked egg whites get rubbery.) Unlike regular omelets, which shouldn't color, this one gets cooked in a blazing hot pan until crisped and brown and the fresh herbs get sealed right into the whites. While lemon may seem an unlikely pairing for eggs, the bit of zest at the end adds a brightness perfect for the clean flavors here.
Yield Serves 2
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat the egg whites until foamy on top. Beat in half of the herbs and season with salt.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat until very hot. Add enough oil to coat the bottom of the skillet. When very hot, add the egg mixture, swirling the pan to spread it in an even, thin layer.
- Cook until crisp and golden brown on the bottom, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the remaining herbs over, then remove from the heat and immediately use 2 spatulas to fold the omelet in half while tilting the skillet. (It's okay if the whites aren't totally set; the residual heat will cook them.)
- Slide onto a serving plate and drizzle with a little olive oil. Grind pepper over and grate the zest of a quarter of the lemon directly over the omelet. Garnish with herbs. Cut in half to share. Serve immediately, with hot sauce, if you like.
ULTIMATE FRENCH OMELETTE
The omelette is one of the most fundamental dishes in any cook's arsenal, and this recipe will teach you how to get it right every time
Provided by Angela Nilsen
Categories Breakfast, Main course
Time 5m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Get everything ready. Warm a 20cm (measured across the top) non-stick frying pan on a medium heat. Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them with a fork so they break up and mix, but not as completely as you would for scrambled egg. With the heat on medium-hot, drop one knob of butter into the pan. It should bubble and sizzle, but not brown. Season the eggs with the parmesan and a little salt and pepper, and pour into the pan.
- Let the eggs bubble slightly for a couple of seconds, then take a wooden fork or spatula and gently draw the mixture in from the sides of the pan a few times, so it gathers in folds in the centre. Leave for a few seconds, then stir again to lightly combine uncooked egg with cooked. Leave briefly again, and when partly cooked, stir a bit faster, stopping while there's some barely cooked egg left. With the pan flat on the heat, shake it back and forth a few times to settle the mixture. It should slide easily in the pan and look soft and moist on top. A quick burst of heat will brown the underside.
- Grip the handle underneath. Tilt the pan down away from you and let the omelette fall to the edge. Fold the side nearest to you over by a third with your fork, and keep it rolling over, so the omelette tips onto a plate - or fold it in half, if that's easier. For a neat finish, cover the omelette with a piece of kitchen paper and plump it up a bit with your fingers. Rub the other knob of butter over to glaze. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 396 calories, Fat 33 grams fat, SaturatedFat 14 grams saturated fat, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.95 milligram of sodium
TARRAGON, CHIVE AND GOAT CHEESE OMELET
Categories Cheese Egg Herb Brunch Low Carb Quick & Easy Graduation Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 2 Servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk eggs, herbs, salt and pepper in medium bowl to blend. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 9- to 10-inch-diameter nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add half of egg mixture to skillet and cook until very softly set, tilting skillet, running rubber spatula around edges and allowing uncooked egg portion to flow underneath, about 2 minutes. Sprinkle half of goat cheese over. Cover and cook until omelet is set, about 2 minutes. Tilt skillet and slide out omelet onto plate, folding omelet in half. Cover to keep warm. Repeat for second omelet with remaining butter, egg mixture and goat cheese. Serve immediately.
PARMALET (CRISP PARMESAN OMELET)
I was attempting to achieve a crispy, inside-out Parmesan omelet--and it worked! The caramelized cheese formed a thin but protective layer and, since the eggs had never directly touched the pan, they were moist and tender. This will also work whether you use one or three eggs, depending on the texture you're going for. Using a single egg is kind of a cool trick, since the cheese layer is almost as thick, and you can really appreciate the crispness even more.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Eggs Omelet Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Crack eggs into a mixing bowl. Add 1/4 teaspoon water. Whisk together until just beaten (do not overmix).
- Drizzle olive oil into 8-inch nonstick skillet. Brush evenly over the bottom of the pan. Evenly grate cheese into the skillet approximately 1/2-inch deep (or just shy of 1 ounce).
- Place pan over medium-high heat. Cheese will slowly start to melt. When cheese starts to bubble and turn golden brown, about 4 minutes, pour eggs evenly over cheese. Reduce heat to low. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and cayenne. Cover and let eggs cook on low until they are set, checking after the first 30 seconds. For 2 eggs, this should take about 1 minute, total cooking time. Remove pan from heat. Carefully use a spatula to fold "parmalet" in half. Transfer to serving plate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 352.3 mg, Fat 21.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 711.9 mg, Sugar 1 g
LIGHT, DELICIOUS VEGETABLE EGG WHITE OMELET
This recipe is a great way to start off the day without the cholesterol or fat of a whole egg without sacrificing any of the flavor! Usually egg white omelets are really bland unless you stuff them with cheese, which cancels out the entire purpose of using egg whites. Anyway, wanting a delicious egg white omelet for breakfast one sunday morning, i whipped this up and was astounded with its amazing flavor! Using a lot of veggies kept me full until lunch, and the protein in the egg whites kept me going all day. Enjoy! This recipe can be easily altered by adding meat or different vegetables, i am a vegetarian so i didn't put any meat in. Also, change the cheeses to whatever you like, i used mozerella to keep the flavor mild. Note: Braggs liquid aminos is a healthy soy sauce substitute that adds protein and flavor to any desired dish. It can be found at most regular grocery stores and if not, at any health food store. If you don't have braggs, use soy sauce to taste on top of omelet. It sounds weird, but adds delicious flavor to the omelet!
Provided by luv_yoo_lotz
Categories Breakfast
Time 17m
Yield 1 omelet, 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Prepare all vegetables before hand, slicing mushrooms, chopping broccoli into small florets, and dicing tomato. Set aside.
- 2. In a medium sauce pan, grease with non fat no stick spray. Let pan heat up, and add in four egg whites. Let cook until it begins to set slightly but still has clear coating, and add in salt, pepper, cumin, rosemary, cheese and vegetables.
- 3. Let remaining egg white cook through, fold omelet.
- 4. Plate omelet, and top with desired amount of braggs liquid aminos or soy sauce. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 191.6, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 22.1, Sodium 571.5, Carbohydrate 8.8, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 4.2, Protein 23.7
CRISPY PARMESAN EGGS
How can you make runny-yolked fried eggs even better? Give them edges of crisp, salty Parmesan. The addition takes just a few extra minutes and adds an incredible layer to a dish that's already deeply lovable. Make sure to skip preground Parmesan here: You'll want to shred the cheese yourself on the largest holes of your grater. And use a nonstick skillet or well-seasoned cast-iron pan to fry the eggs. They may never come off a regular pan. Eat them alone, lay them over asparagus, or use them to top a sharp, lemony salad. When something's this perfect, it's hard to go wrong however you serve it.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories breakfast, brunch, one pot, main course, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Brush 1 teaspoon olive oil into a thin layer on the bottom of a 10-inch nonstick or well-seasoned cast-iron skillet and place over medium heat. Sprinkle 1/2 cup Parmesan in an even layer covering the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2 minutes until cheese begins to melt.
- Crack eggs onto cheese, then cover pan and cook until eggs are starting to set but are not cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes. Uncover and turn heat to medium-high to finish cooking eggs for another 1 to 2 minutes, until edges are crisp and golden brown. Make sure the cheese doesn't get too brown; if it goes past light golden, turn down heat. To serve, season eggs with salt and pepper to taste.
Tips:
- To achieve a fluffy omelet, ensure the egg whites are beaten until stiff peaks form. This process incorporates more air into the mixture, resulting in a light and airy omelet. - Use a non-stick skillet or greased pan to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking. - Cook the omelet over medium heat to allow for even cooking throughout. High heat can cause the outside to brown quickly while leaving the inside undercooked. - Gently fold in the fillings once the eggs are mostly set to prevent overcooking and maintain a soft, tender texture. - Add your favorite fillings and toppings to customize the omelet to your taste preferences. - Serve the omelet immediately for the best flavor and texture.Conclusion:
An egg white omelet with parmesan and tarragon is a delicious, nutritious, and versatile breakfast or brunch option. Its high protein content makes it a satisfying meal that can help keep you feeling full and energized throughout the day. The addition of parmesan cheese and tarragon adds a savory and aromatic touch that elevates the omelet's flavor. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this recipe is perfect for busy mornings or lazy weekends. Experiment with different fillings and toppings to create a personalized omelet that suits your tastes and preferences. Whether you enjoy it plain or dressed up, this egg white omelet is sure to be a hit.
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