Vegetable Omelet with Spinach and Mushrooms – The Ultimate Beginner‑Friendly Guide
This Vegetable Omelet with Spinach and Mushrooms is a perfect breakfast or brunch for beginners and home cooks in the USA. Fluffy eggs, sautéed spinach, and mushrooms create a healthy, protein-packed, and delicious meal that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast / Brunch / Healthy
- Method: Pan-cooked Omelet
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, washed and drained
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms (button or cremini)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup shredded cheese (optional)
- Chopped fresh herbs like parsley or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare vegetables: Slice mushrooms and wash spinach.
- Cook vegetables: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté mushrooms 2-3 minutes until soft, add spinach and cook 1-2 minutes until wilted. Remove from pan.
- Prepare eggs: Whisk eggs with salt, pepper, and optional cheese.
- Cook omelet: Heat remaining 1 tbsp oil, pour eggs, cook until edges set. Lift edges to let uncooked eggs flow under.
- Add filling: Place cooked spinach and mushrooms on one half, fold omelet over.
- Finish and serve: Cook 30 seconds more, slide onto plate, garnish with herbs, serve immediately with toast or salad.
Notes
Use a non-stick pan and medium-low heat for best results. Swap veggies or cheese as desired. Serve immediately for the fluffiest omelet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelet
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 370mg