What is the best way to add greens to an omelette?

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I've started adding various greens (spinach and arugula) to my eggs and omelets. I've only tried a few ways:

  • Add greens first to a hot pan with olive oil and butter. Add the eggs afterwards.
  • Cook the eggs, etc. first then add the greens near the end of cooking.

Ideally, I'd like to preserve the freshness of the greens without it being a salad on top of my eggs.

Also, keeping the leaves whole doesn't seem to work out the best. Perhaps I should chop the greens before adding?

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Best Answer

Well the traditional french way would be that you add spices to eggs before cooking and stuff the omelette right before serving.

I've watched a few youtube videos on the matter and I like how Jacques Pepin explains the process. Check it here.

Jamie Olivers version is quite similar, he stuff omelette with cheese before he folds it. Check it here.

I've tried all version and I like them all. The main trick about an omelette is that you do not overcook the eggs. Everything else is personal preference I'd say, like whether to chop or no the greens.



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Quick Answer about "What is the best way to add greens to an omelette?"

  • Place greens in a small non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, cover and cook until the greens are wilted, 2 to 3 minutes. ...
  • Beat egg, egg-white, salt and pepper in a small bowl. ...
  • Once the egg is set up into one solid mass, about 1 minute, top with the greens, scallions and sprinkle with cheddar cheese.


    • Do you cook veggies before putting them in an omelette?

    Saute the vegetables for just a few minutes, until they begin to soften. At this point, you could add some additional seasonings to the vegetables, if you prefer (like salt & pepper, cayenne, paprika, turmeric, etc.). Reduce the heat to low and pour in the egg mixture.

    Do vegetables need to be sautéed before putting them in the egg mixture?

    Vegetables should be tender, seasoned and cooked before adding the eggs. Raw vegetables release too much water and won't be fully cooked by the time the eggs are done. Pre-cook your vegetables by saut\xe9ing, roasting, or steaming them to bring out their best qualities.

    How do you put stuff in an omelette?

    Prepare filling first. Omelets cook so quickly, any fillings should be ready to go before starting the eggs. Plan on 1/3 to 1/2-cup filling per 2-egg omelet. Raw foods should be cooked....share.EGGS2tsp. salt1/8pepperDashtsp. butter1cup filling, such as shredded cheese, finely chopped ham, baby spinach1/3 to 1/21 more row

    How do you make an omelette loaded?

    When eggs are set, top with spinach, cheese slices and tortilla. Invert pan to flip omelet; return omelet to pan, tortilla side down. Place ham and sauteed vegetables on one side of omelet. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup shredded cheese; fold the omelet over filling.


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    Answer 2

    I've been staying at a hotel where they offer made-to-order omelets during breakfast. The omelet maker uses your method #1. Note these are American-style folded omelets.

    1. Add some (melted) butter to the pan.
    2. Add filling ingredients, including whole spinach leaves, but not something like cheese.
    3. Let everything fry for several seconds.
    4. Add the egg and allow to cook.
    5. Briefly flip to cook the top side of the egg, then flip back.
    6. Add final ingredients like cheese, fold, and serve.

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