MEDITERRANEAN BROCCOLI & CHEESE OMELET

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My Italian mother-in-law taught me to make this omelet years ago-she would make it for breakfast, lunch or dinner and eat it on Italian bread. This is one of my favorite ways to use up leftover broccoli. -Mary Licata, Pembroke Pines, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

2-1/2 cups fresh broccoli florets
6 large eggs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
1/3 cup sliced pitted Greek olives
1 tablespoon olive oil
Shaved Romano cheese and minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. In a large saucepan, place steamer basket over 1 in. of water. Place broccoli in basket. Bring water to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; steam, covered, 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender., In a large bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper. Stir in cooked broccoli, grated cheese and olives. In a 10-in. ovenproof skillet, heat oil over medium heat; pour in egg mixture. Cook, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until eggs are nearly set., Broil 3-4 in. from heat 2-4 minutes or until eggs are completely set. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges. Sprinkle with shaved cheese and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 290mg cholesterol, Sodium 775mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

princess mama
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This is my new favorite omelet recipe! The broccoli and cheese are so flavorful, and the spices add a nice touch.


Kari chada
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This omelet is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of broccoli, cheese, and spices.


Sandile Owam
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I've made this omelet several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a special occasion breakfast or brunch.


Kris Swan
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This omelet is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. It's also a great way to sneak in some extra protein.


Rabeya Katun
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I'm not a big fan of eggs, but I really enjoyed this omelet. The broccoli and cheese were a great combination.


Chefali shafi
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This omelet is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


matrika dahal
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I love how customizable this omelet is. I added some chopped spinach and feta cheese, and it was delicious!


Subash Bohara
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This omelet is a great source of protein and vegetables. It's also very versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Tik Tok Masti
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I've never made an omelet before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The omelet turned out perfect!


saif zaman
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This omelet is perfect for a lazy weekend breakfast. It's also a great way to impress your friends at brunch.


Sherrise
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I added some chopped sun-dried tomatoes to this omelet and it was delicious! I also used a blend of mozzarella and cheddar cheese.


Najim uddin
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This omelet is a great way to use up leftover broccoli. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Philasande Madondo
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I'm not a fan of Mediterranean food, but I really enjoyed this omelet. The flavors were well-balanced and the omelet was very filling.


Jinaneus Olani
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This omelet is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love the combination of broccoli, cheese, and spices.


Lx Kausar
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I've made this omelet several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great recipe for a quick and easy breakfast or lunch.


artur cebotari
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This omelet is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also very filling and satisfying.


Colbi Clampeth
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I'm not a big fan of broccoli, but I loved this omelet! The cheese and spices really balanced out the flavor of the broccoli.


Forid Mia
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This is my new favorite omelet recipe! The broccoli and cheese are so flavorful, and the spices add a nice touch.


Lourdes E Martinez
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I made this omelet for breakfast this morning and it was delicious! It was easy to make and the flavor was amazing.


Sarufa Akter
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This omelet was a hit with my family! The broccoli and cheese were a perfect combination, and the Mediterranean spices gave it a unique flavor.