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Fluffy Onion Pepper Omelet

A classic two-egg omelet loaded with caramelized onions and bell peppers, folded and ready in under 10 minutes. Rich, buttery, and perfect for breakfast or a quick dinner.

Total time
10 min
Servings
1
Calories
285
Protein
13g
Fluffy Onion Pepper Omelet
quickcomfortamericanvegetarianeggsfluffytenderweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Heat 0.5 tbsp butter in an 8-inch skillet over medium until foaming.

  2. Step 2

    Add onion and pepper, cook until softened and lightly golden, ~5 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Transfer vegetables to a plate; wipe the skillet with a paper towel.

  4. Step 4

    Add remaining 1 tbsp butter to the skillet, let it melt and foam over medium-high.

  5. Step 5

    Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, pour into the skillet and tilt to spread thin.

  6. Step 6

    When edges are set but center still jiggles slightly, scatter vegetables on one half and fold the omelet in half.

Tools you’ll need

  • 8-inch skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula

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