20 Egg-cellent Omelet Recipes
Omelets are awesome! They’re quick, easy, healthy and oh-so-adaptable. Just start with eggs and you can throw anything you fancy in it. If you think omelets are just for breakfast or brunch, you’re wrong! There are a lot of hearty dinner-worthy omelet options as well. And — bonus! — they pair perfectly with a fresh salad. To get you inspired, here are 20 omelets to take a crack at, any hour of the day!
1. Chili Cheese Omelet: An excellent way to use up leftover chili. Add warmed leftover chili with scallions and shredded cheese for a real meal. (via Cooking in Sens)
2. Smashed Avocado + Egg White Omelet: We all know that an egg white omelet is super healthy. Add even more nutritious goodness with avocado. (via Sweet, Treats + More)
3. Spanish Potato Omelet: Meals cooked in a cast iron skillet just taste better, don’t they? This omelet is full of potatoes with added oregano and cilantro. (via Malibu Kitchen)
4. Garden Vegetable Omelet: Get your fill of vegetables like onion, red pepper, tomatoes, chives and coriander with this yummy omelet. (via A Touch of Zest)
5. Spiced Chicken + Apple Omelet: This omelet consisting of apple, cinnamon and leftover roast chicken makes a quick mid-week dinner option. (via Chicken)
6. Cheeseburger Omelet: How fun is this? Turn this dish into a cheeseburger with a hamburger patty, onion, cheese and ketchup. (via Girl Carnivore)
7. Prosciutto Wrapped Omelets With Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper + Goat Cheese: If you’re looking to make things a bit fancy, try this one wrapped in decadent prosciutto. (via Pineapple + Coconut)
8. Japanese Omelet: Your egg dish takes a Japanese flavor with soy sauce, scallions and dashi (a broth of bonito flakes and seaweed). (via Pickled Plum)
9. Omelet Waffle: Can’t decide between an omelet or a waffle? Why not have both by making your omelet in a waffle iron? Yeah, you’ve gotta try this! (via Kirbie’s Cravings)
10. Green Omelet: A gorgeous omelet full of healthy peas, mint, goat cheese and truffle oil. (via What Should I Eat For Breakfast?)
11. Mushroom, Microgreen + Goat Cheese Omelet: Open wide for a light omelet option with mushrooms, garlic and microgreens. The goat cheese adds an extra creamy flavor. (via Fresstyler)
12. Duck Egg Omelet: If you’re a serious foodie, you’ll love trying this recipe. It’s made with duck egg, spinach, basil, wild mushrooms, duck meat and more. (via The Primal Desire)
13. Smoked Salmon Omelet: Chevre, smoked salmon, radishes and parsley turn an ordinary omelet into an interesting option for Sunday brunch. (via The Wholesome Pursuit)
14. Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelets With Feta and Tzatziki: Here we have a hearty omelet perfect for dinner full of quinoa, spinach, olives, artichokes and, of course, feta. (via Half Baked Harvest)
15. Simple Vegan Omelet: Vegans can enjoy omelets, too — just without the eggs. This dish is made with silken tofu but looks like the real thing! (via Minimalist Baker)
16. Fresh Mozzarella Omelet With Tomato, Basil + Avocado: This omelet might seem light with cherry tomatoes, basil and garlic but it’s truly rich thanks to ricotta cheese and fresh mozzarella. (via Fashion Edible)
17. Omelet Wrap: How fancy is this? Make a wrap out of egg and fill with lettuce and fresh veggies. So yummy! (via Rice + Coconut)
18. Boerenomelet: We see those gym sneaks in your bag — looks like a farmer’s omelet fully loaded with bacon, potatoes, mushrooms, peas, carrots, herbs and gorgeous gouda is exactly how you need to start (or end!) your day. (via The Novice Gardener)
19. Paleo Hummus Omelet: Yay for paleo with this super egg dish whipped up with hummus, bacon, spinach, avocado and feta. (via The Primal Desire)
20. Omelet With Asparagus, Tomatoes + Goat Cheese: A simple and stunning meal that would work perfectly for dinner. As you’re probably aware, the combination of asparagus and goat cheese is beyond delicious. (via My Spanish Taste)
What is your favorite kind of omelet? Let us know in the comments below.
