The key to making a great broccoli omelet is to slightly overcook the broccoli. One of the best cheeses to pair with broccoli in many a dish is Cheddar because of its sharp, tangy taste.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 1
Ingredients
Preparation
Step 1
Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat. Cook the broccoli for 5 minutes, or until very soft. Drain and set aside to cool.
Step 2
Using a whisk or a fork, beat the eggs in a small bowl until frothy.
Step 3
Sauté the red onion in 1 teaspoon of the butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat for 2 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Add the broccoli and cook for about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 4
Add the remaining 1/2 teaspoon butter and pour the eggs into the pan, tilting the pan gently to evenly distribute the eggs over the broccoli. Let the eggs cook and set for about 5 seconds.
Step 5
Using a silicone or rubber spatula, gently pull the cooked egg from the edges toward the center of the pan, while allowing the liquid egg to run underneath and onto the hot pan. Continue for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the omelet is set and there are a few traces of just-cooked egg in the center of the omelet.
Step 6
Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese on half of the omelet. Using the spatula, fold the omelet in half, enclosing the cheese. Slide the omelet onto a serving plate and serve immediately.
