The art of “omeletting” became a skill of mine in college. Honestly, I wasn’t crazy about them at the time. But being low on time and money sort of inspired me to adopt them as a staple. They’re quick, easy, and an extremely effective way to clean out your fridge! Undoubtedly, you’re wondering what this secret of mine is. And I’m getting there! But first I want to share a little bit about why I chose to feature this recipe this week.

As I mentioned in my post last week, research regarding Vitamin D’s role in human health is growing. We do, however, know its role goes far beyond bone health. Because it’s found in very few foods, and because some groups are at heightened risk of deficiency, it’s one of those nutrients that deserves a bit of extra attention. So, I decided to follow up last week’s post by highlighting one of the few foods that naturally provide Vitamin D – eggs!

While eggs don’t contain a particularly high amount of Vitamin D, when paired with other foods, sun exposure, and/or supplements (always under medical advisement, of course) they can be a great contributor to overall intake. And they’re one of those foods that are so versatile you could really eat them just about every day!

Now, I know I am going to get some cholesterol comments here. But it’s time we set the record straight – while eggs do contain cholesterol naturally, research on the health effects of consumption of dietary cholesterol is unclear. What we do know is that eggs are rich in many nutrients (in addition to Vitamin D) such as protein, choline, folate, and carotenoids. In fact, the American Heart Association now states that eating 1 whole egg daily (7 a week) is compatible with a heart healthy lifestyle.

But you didn’t come here just to read about eggs. Let’s be honest – you want to know the secret to making the perfect omelet. You probably think that I’m going to tell you how to make sure your omelet is extra fluffy or flips with perfection. And I’ve got a few tricks for that too. But the truth is that the real secret to one “flippin’ good omelet” is more about what’s inside.

The secret to making the perfect omelet is… (are you ready for this?) giving those veggies the attention they deserve by preparing them separately. Seriously. It makes all the difference. And yes, it’s totally worth a few extra dirty dishes. 

Omelets Are a staple in our house because they’re:

1) Super quick, easy, and cheap.

2) Full of fruits and veggies.

3) Extremely Versatile (Seriously. The world is your omelet!)

4) Delicious literally any time of the day.

…And my husband is low-key obsessed with them.

Making The Perfect Omelet 101

Ok, so I already told you that the real secret to a super yummy omelet is a well-prepared veggie filling. And I mean it. That’s such an underrated step. With that said, there are just a few other key things to keep in mind about making the perfect omelet.

• There’s an art to making sure that your omelet flips cleanly. And it takes practice. Just like cooking and eating.
  With that said, I’ve included a video (below) for reference. The trick is much like pancake flipping – take your spatula around the sides to do some test lifting before going for it. If it comes up easily, it’s ready. If not, gently let it down and give it another minute before flipping.

• Right before flipping the omelet, gently slide the spatula underneath all portions of the omelet to detach the egg from the skillet.  This will help the top of the omelet roll over the filling without tearing.

• Don’t over-stuff or it will rip. Aim for covering about 1/3 of the omelet, no more than half.

• Using plenty of butter and making sure to get the sides as well is key to prevent sticking and tearing (I use around about 0.5-1 TBSP per omelet)

• Tore your omelet anyway? Who cares! Cover that bad boy with avocado and no one will notice. (;

So, without further ado – one of our family’s favorite omelet recipes. From our table to yours, enjoy!