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Fresh herb omelette

by MASTER

Make a quick stovetop omelette flavored with fresh herbs to use up herbs or start the day.

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Fresh herb omelette

Make a quick stovetop omelette flavored with fresh herbs to use up herbs or start the day.

⏱ 15 min★ Easy
Target

Eggs are in the carton, fresh herbs are unwashed or unchopped in the fridge, and the skillet and seasonings are not prepped.

Obstacle

Timing pan heat and egg cooking so the omelette sets without browning too much while chopping delicate herbs finely without bruising them.

Expectation

A hot folded omelette on a plate seasoned with chopped fresh herbs, with used utensils rinsed and any leftovers stored.

Materials
  • • Large eggs — 3 count
  • • Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or tarragon) — 2 tbsp
  • • Unsalted butter — 1 tbsp
  • • Milk or cream — 1 tbsp
  • • Salt — 1 pinch
  • • Black pepper — 1 pinch
Tools
  • • 8-10-inch non-stick skillet — 1
  • • Heatproof spatula — 1
  • • Mixing bowl — 1
  • • Whisk or fork — 1
  • • Knife — 1
  • • Cutting board — 1
  • • Serving plate — 1
Steps
  1. 01
    Gather and measure ingredients
    Take eggs, herbs, butter, milk, salt, and pepper from fridge/cupboard and place them on the counter with measuring spoons
    ⏱ 2 min
  2. 02
    Prep herbs and beat eggs
    Rinse and dry herbs, finely chop to yield about 2 tbsp; crack eggs into the bowl, add milk and a pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk until homogenous
    ⏱ 4 min
  3. 03
    Cook the omelette
    Heat skillet over medium, add butter and swirl until it coats the pan, pour in beaten eggs, push set edges toward center to let uncooked egg flow, and when mostly set but still slightly moist on top sprinkle the chopped herbs
    ⏱ 5 min
  4. 04
    Fold and plate
    Use the spatula to fold the omelette in half or roll it, slide it onto a plate, and finish with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a few extra herbs
    ⏱ 2 min
  5. 05
    Rinse utensils and store leftovers
    Transfer any leftover omelette to a container and refrigerate within two hours, then rinse the mixing bowl, whisk, and spatula
    ⏱ 2 min