15-Minute Spinach Feta Omelet (Printable)
Fluffy omelet with fresh spinach and crumbled feta, ready in 15 minutes
# What You Need:
→ Eggs & Dairy
01 - 4 large eggs
02 - 2 tablespoons milk
03 - 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
04 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
→ Vegetables
05 - 2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
06 - 1 small finely diced shallot
→ Seasonings
07 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
08 - 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Pinch of nutmeg
# Directions:
01 - Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in medium bowl until fully blended.
02 - Melt butter in nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add shallot and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted.
04 - Pour egg mixture over spinach. Cook undisturbed 1-2 minutes until edges begin to set.
05 - Lift edges with spatula, allowing uncooked egg to flow underneath. Cook 1-2 minutes until almost set.
06 - Sprinkle crumbled feta evenly over half the omelet.
07 - Fold omelet in half with spatula. Cook 1 minute until feta warms through.
08 - Slide onto plate and serve immediately.
# Expert Suggestions:
01 -
- You get that restaurant-style fluffy texture without any fancy technique or timing stress
- The salty feta and fresh spinach make it feel fancy even when you're cooking in pajamas
02 -
- Nonstick pans make or break this dish so use one in good condition
- Medium heat is your friend because high heat burns the bottom before the top sets
03 -
- Crack eggs into a separate bowl first to catch any shell fragments before whisking
- Pre-wilt your spinach even if you think it will cook fast enough in the eggs