Best Mediterranean Omelet Recipes

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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.

MEDITERRANEAN OMELET



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This fluffy omelet gives us reason to rush to the breakfast table. For extra flair, add a chopped fresh herb such as basil, oregano or tarragon. -Milynne Charlton, Scarborough, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 10m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large eggs
1/4 cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup crumbled feta or goat cheese
1/4 cup chopped tomato
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs, water, salt and pepper 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, add cheese, tomato and green onion to 1 side. Fold omelet in half and cut into 2 portions; slide onto plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 395mg cholesterol, Sodium 472mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

MEDITERRANEAN OMELET



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You can make fluffy omelets in less time (and with much less effort) than you may think. This Mediterranean-inspired version has a filling of grape tomatoes, scallions, oregano, and feta cheese.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 teaspoon olive oil, plus more for pan
1/2 cup quartered grape tomatoes
1 tablespoon sliced scallions
Pinch of dried oregano
2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
1 tablespoon slivered black olives
2 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a small skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil. Cook grape tomatoes, scallions, and oregano until tomatoes have softened, about 1 minute. Remove from heat; add feta cheese and olives.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together eggs and salt until frothy. Make omelet, adding 1 teaspoon olive oil or butter to heated pan; fill with tomato mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307 g, Fat 24 g, Protein 16 g

MEDITERRANEAN THREE-CHEESE OMELET



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I threw together this cheese omelet with some leftover ingredients I had laying around. It was easy to make and very delicious, so I thought I would post it. Garnish with more parsley and diced tomato.

Provided by Ryan McGraw

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs     Omelet Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 1

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 tablespoons red onion, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
3 eggs, whisked
1 tablespoon shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese
1 tablespoon part-skim ricotta cheese
3 cherry tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon onion powder
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Add red onion and garlic; cook and stir until garlic begins to brown, about 2 minutes. Pour eggs into the pan and distribute evenly to make a omelet. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese and mozzarella cheese on top. Dollop small portions of ricotta cheese onto the omelet.
  • Cook omelet until edges start to harden, 1 to 2 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Add onion powder; season with salt and pepper. Cook until eggs are set, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Run a spatula under the omelet and lift; fold in half and transfer to a plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.1 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 576 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 488.4 mg, Sugar 3 g

MEDITERRANEAN SUPPER OMELET WITH FENNEL, OLIVES, AND DILL



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Categories     Cheese     Egg     Olive     Tomato     Vegetable     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Fennel     Winter     Dill     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups thinly sliced fresh fennel bulb, fronds chopped and reserved
8 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped pitted green brine-cured olives
5 large eggs, beaten to blend with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 4-ounce package crumbled goat cheese Provencal (with thyme, basil, and sweet red pepper)
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add fennel bulb; sauté until beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Cover and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, about 4 minutes. Add tomatoes and mash with fork; mix in olives. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer mixture to medium bowl.
  • Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to same skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add beaten eggs and cook until eggs are just set in center, tilting skillet and lifting edges of omelet with spatula to let uncooked portion flow underneath, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle half of cheese over half of omelet, then top with fennel mixture. Sprinkle dill over, then remaining cheese. Using spatula, fold uncovered half of omelet over cheese; slide onto plate. Garnish with chopped fennel fronds and serve.

MEDITERRANEAN OPEN-FACED OMELET



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Categories     Egg     Shellfish     Breakfast     Sauté     Low Carb

Yield 1 omelet

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 eggs, beaten/half cup egg substitutes
1 oz/quarter cup of feta cheese
3 sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
Quarter cup artichoke hearts, sliced
2 Tbsp cup kalamata/black/green olives, pitted and halved
2 Tbsp chickpeas
6-7 tiny, frozen pre-cooked shrimp

Steps:

  • 1. Cook shrimp, chickpeas and olives in skillet on medium-high until shrimp is warmed through. 2. Add tomatoes and artichoke hearts. 3. Pour eggs/egg substitute into skillet. Top with cheese. 4. Allow to cook until eggs are set.

MEDITERRANEAN OMELET



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Omelet for two? Don't mind if you do. Here's a terrific Mediterranean-style recipe made with fresh mushrooms and aromatic feta.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 15m

Yield Makes 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 eggs
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms
1-1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh basil
2 Tbsp. ATHENOS Crumbled Reduced Fat Feta Cheese
2 OSCAR MAYER Wieners, cut lengthwise in half

Steps:

  • Beat eggs in medium bowl. Cook mushrooms in medium nonstick skillet sprayed with cooking spray on medium-high heat 2 min. or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add to eggs with parsley and basil; mix well.
  • Pour half the egg mixture into skillet; cook 2 min. or until set, lifting edge with spatula and tilting skillet to allow uncooked portion to flow underneath. When egg mixture is set but top is still slightly moist, top half of omelet with 1 Tbsp. cheese and 2 wiener halves. Slip spatula underneath omelet, tip skillet to loosen and gently fold omelet in half. Cook 2 min. or until wieners are heated through and cheese is melted. Slide or flip omelet onto serving plate.
  • Wipe skillet clean with paper towel. Spray with cooking spray, then use to make second omelet with remaining ingredients.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Fat 28 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 475 mg, Sodium 800 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 22 g

MEDITERRANEAN BROCCOLI & CHEESE OMELET



Mediterranean Broccoli & Cheese Omelet image

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 @MakeItYours

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 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.

MEDITERRANEAN OMELET



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Categories     Pepper     Lunch

Number Of Ingredients 1

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