Best Feta And Fresh Basil Omelet Recipes

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GREEK OMELETTE RECIPE WITH FETA CHEESE



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Add a mediterannean twist to your plate with this flavourful Greek omelette recipe with feta cheese, black olives and tomato!

Provided by Eli K. Giannopoulos

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 tomato, chopped into cubes
3 black Kalamata olives
60g / 2 oz. feta cheese, crumbled
a pinch dried oregano
2 tbsps olive oil
3 large eggs
salt and freshly ground pepper
grated Graviera cheese to garnish

Steps:

  • To make this delicious Greek omelette recipe start by preparing the ingredients first.
  • Remove the seeds and extra juice from the tomato and cut the flesh in small cubes. Set aside.
  • Remove the pits from the olives and cut in small pieces. Set aside.
  • Crumble the feta cheese with your hands or using a fork and set side.
  • Crack the eggs in a bowl and season with salt and pepper. Beat the eggs with a fork until combined.
  • Heat a small-medium non stick frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add 2 tbsps olive oil and the beaten eggs. Using a spatula, drag the omelette towards the one end of the pan and tilt the pan to let the raw eggs fill the empty side. Repeat this process for approx. 1-2 minutes until the omelette is cooked. (the eggs are set but the top is still slightly moist)
  • Remove the pan from the heat and add the tomato, feta cheese, olives, oregano.
  • Slip the spatula underneath omelette, tip to loosen and gently fold omelette in half. Sprinkle with grated cheese and serve.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 318kcal, Sugar 2.3g, Sodium 1581.2mg, Fat 28.1g, SaturatedFat 8.9g, TransFat 0g, Carbohydrate 3.3g, Fiber 0.5g, Protein 14g, Cholesterol 305.7mg

HAM & FETA OMELET



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Any excuse to have feta cheese and balsamic vinaigrette is a good one! We pile this Italian-inspired omelet with tomatoes for a great get-started breakfast. -Brittany Beus, College Station, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 large eggs
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon 2% milk
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
Dash garlic powder
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
3 slices deli ham, chopped
1 plum tomato, chopped
2 teaspoons balsamic vinaigrette

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs, green onion, milk and seasonings until blended. In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Pour in egg mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edge., As eggs set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked eggs flow underneath. When eggs are thickened and no liquid egg remains, top 1 side with cheese and ham., Fold omelet in half; cut into 2 portions. Slide onto plates; top with tomato. Drizzle with vinaigrette before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 410mg cholesterol, Sodium 749mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

FETA AND FRESH BASIL OMELET



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I love fresh basil! This omelet is special because the filling is so fresh and crisp. I really don't know the nuitrition values here but its not drenched in butter and seems to be pretty healthy to me.

Provided by Kathie Carr @kathiecc

Categories     Eggs

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 large eggs, separated
1/2 cup(s) fresh basil leaves, torn up into small pieces
1/2 - thinly sliced red onion
2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin
- salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler. Whisk egg yolks in a medium bowl. In a separate bowl beat whites until soft peaks form. Fold whites into yolks. Pour olive oil into a hot oven proof skillet and roll pan to cover bottom with the oil. Pour eggs into skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Place skillet under broiler to cook eggs 2-3 minutes more. They should be golden and set, not runny.
  • Slide omelet out of skillet. Top with cheese, basil, and onion. Fold over omelet and serve.

BASIL AND FETA OMELETTES



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Make and share this Basil and Feta Omelettes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charline18

Categories     Breakfast

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 eggs
1 pinch salt
1 pinch of freshley ground black pepper
1 tablespoon oil
1 handfull basil leaves
1 red onion, thinly sliced
100 g feta cheese, drained and crumbled

Steps:

  • To make 1 omelette at a time: crack two eggs into a jug.Season with a little light sprinkle of salt , pepper then whisk with a fork until combined.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a small non-stick frying pan (skillet) over a medium heat. Add the eggs mixture and cook, tilting the pan so the egg covers the base. As the omelette sets, lift the edges so that the uncooked eggs runs underneath. Cook 3-4 min or until just set.
  • Slide onto a plate and scatter over some of the basil leaves,, onion slices and feta. Fold over to enclose he filling.
  • Repeat with the remaining ingredients to make 3 more omelettes , reheating the pan between each omeltte.
  • Enjoy your breakfast tell me what you think about it.

GREEK OMELET WITH ASPARAGUS AND FETA CHEESE



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This omelet is filled with a mixture of cherry tomatoes, spinach, bell pepper, and asparagus. Feta cheese gives it that distinctive Greek flavor that pairs perfectly with the veggies.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
6 spears fresh asparagus, trimmed and chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
½ cup chopped fresh spinach
½ teaspoon minced garlic
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
salt to taste
2 tablespoons butter
6 large eggs
¼ cup whole milk
½ cup crumbled feta cheese
¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir asparagus and red bell pepper until the vegetables start to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in cherry tomatoes, spinach, garlic, oregano, basil, and salt and continue cooking until tomatoes are soft and spinach has cooked down, another 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and transfer vegetables to a plate.
  • Melt butter in clean skillet over medium heat. Whisk eggs and milk in a bowl and pour into hot butter, swirling skillet to cover entire bottom with egg mixture. Pull up an edge of the omelet with a spatula and tilt pan to allow unset egg to run underneath and cook; continue around pan, lifting omelet edge and tilting pan, until all the egg mixture is set. Sprinkle omelet with salt.
  • Spoon cooked asparagus mixture onto one side of the omelet and sprinkle with feta and Cheddar cheeses. Gently fold half the omelet over the vegetables and cheese and press edges lightly to seal in the filling. Cook until filling is hot and Cheddar cheese has melted, 1 to 2 more minutes. Cut in slices to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.3 g, Cholesterol 319.9 mg, Fat 27 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 15.5 g, SaturatedFat 11.5 g, Sodium 451.8 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

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