Best easy omelette recipe: 3 eggs, no fuss! (2024)

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This easy omelette recipe is all about technique. Just three eggs, seasonings and some optional cheese, this healthy omelette recipe is the embodiment of the axiom that sometimes, less is more.

Omelettes are such a nutritious and easy vegetarian lunch that most of us have an omelette recipe we think of as ‘ours’.

It might be a French omelette, a Spanish omelette, or even a super speedy microwave mug omelette.

Most veggies know that omelettes are amongst the easiest vegetarian breakfasts and lunch options, so publishing a basic omelette recipe might seem like we’re teaching grandma to suck eggs!

But technique is everything. So, follow our instructions carefully and take ten minutes to try this simple omelette recipe.

We believe you might just discover the easiest and healthiest way to eat eggs!

3 egg easy omelette recipe: the healthiest way to eat eggs

Eggs are an incredibly nutrient dense food. This 3 egg omelette’s protein value stands at a whopping 18g, making up around 36% of your minimum recommended daily protein intake, and almost no carbs!

This simple omelette recipe is a great lunch option if you’re trying to lose weight, since protein helps you to stay feeling full because it takes longer than carbohydrates to digest.

This healthy omelette for weight loss means you won’t find yourself reaching for snacks by mid-afternoon!

An added advantage of the minimal ingredients here means that this easy omelette recipe is also one of the best ways of eating eggs for losing weight – no milk or cheese necessary (check out more eggs for brunch and lunch ideas here)!

This 3 egg omelette’s calories stand at just 251 kcal.

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Eggs also contain a whole load more health benefits than just protein: they also contain all the B vitamins and are high in Omega-3.

Since a single egg contains, on average, 4.8g of healthy fat, this high protein omelette is great as a vegetarian keto breakfast recipe (its also one of our fave high protein breakfast ideas without protein powder)

The perfect omelette: a step by step guide

Like we said before, this easy omelette recipe is all about technique – just you, three eggs and the frying pan!

The first major tip – don’t mix anything with the eggs. No milk, no cream, no nothing. Just egg. Not even seasoning (yet!). Whisk them well.

Make sure the stove is at a medium temperature – perfect for cooking eggs!

‘Ruffle’ the eggs a little at the beginning of cooking – use a spatula to move the mixture about so it doesn’t stick too much in one place.

Now, tip the excess mixture into the gaps you’ve just created for about a minute.

I hope you’re still paying attention because here’s the most important part!

After roughly three minutes the eggs will be almost cooked, and they should have just a very thin layer of uncooked egg left on top.

That’s your signal to stop cooking!

It may be tempting to leave them on the heat just a little longer, but don’t. Add cheese if you fancy it, and some salt and pepper to enhance the flavour.

Finally, fold the omelette and serve. Ta-dah!

Congratulations, you’ve (probably) just cooked the best omelette you’ll ever eat!

Some egg-cellent options for fillings that are still weight-loss friendly!

Once you’ve mastered the technique of simple omelette making, you’re ready to go for it with the fillings.

Tomato and basil omelette is a great filling as they add vitamin C and potassium to an already protein packed eggy base.

Peppers are a great addition for the contrast of their crunchy texture with the fluffy egg.

But you don’t need our advice. You’re in on the best omelette recipe ever now, so follow your instincts and let us know what works in the comments!

Comments

13 comments

1. 

   J23. May 2023 at 20:55

   Add a bit of parsley with the cheese and it tastes like heaven 🙂

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      Hauke Fox24. May 2023 at 8:34

      Indeed!! 🙂

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2. 

   Egbert smashason13. January 2023 at 16:51

   
   Doesn’t taste nice with egg shells in it

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   1. 

      Dave13. January 2023 at 19:09

      Correct.

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   Shrey J31. August 2020 at 20:09

   This is misguiding and clearly author have no idea what vegetarian means. Highly dissapointed. For your knowledge Vegetarian doesn’t eat eggs but eats dairy products.
   Eggetarian doesn’t eat meaf but eggs and dairy products.
   Vegan doesn’t eat meat or dairy.

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      Dave1. September 2020 at 9:50

      Hi Shrey, we’re following the traditional clarifications for simplicity. Vegetarian – no meat, but includes eggs, milk, cheese and other animal products. Vegan – no animal at all.

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      lifelong vegetarian21. November 2021 at 0:05

      that’s incorrect. i am a lifelong lacto-ova vegatarian and it includes eggs, milk, cheese, cottage cheese, etc. (considered dairy products)
      some vegetarians eat fish — vegetarian is not a singular label; you have to clarify.

      vegan is plant only.

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4. 

   Poul Hansen30. July 2019 at 3:47

   In what world are eggs vegetarian? Where do I find these eggs that seem to be growing on trees?

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      Dave30. July 2019 at 18:15

      Hi Poul, we’re following the traditional clarifications for simplicity. Vegetarian – no meat, but includes eggs, milk, cheese and other animal products. Vegan – no animal at all.

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   S4. April 2016 at 9:17

   
   Great tips! I added some coriander leaves, spring onions and grated cheese before folding, then salt and pepper at the end. A very satisfying breakfast! Five stars.

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      Howie Fox5. April 2016 at 23:22

      Nice, I like your style!! Spring onions are deffo a great addition, cilantro not for everyone 😉

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6. 

   Shashi at RunninSrilankan23. March 2015 at 20:08

   I always tend to add spices while cooking my eggs – I gotta try this tip to wait till the end – thank you so much!

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      Howie Fox24. March 2015 at 21:43

      Let’s see. Hope it makes a positive difference for you 😀

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