How to Cook a Perfect Omelet Recipe

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño adds heat while bell pepper is milder and more affordable.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley offers a similar fresh flavor, while green onions are often cheaper.

Crack eggs against a flat surface and open them into a bowl, ensuring no shell fragments fall in.

Whisk the eggs until frothy and well combined, incorporating air for volume.

Dice the onion by making horizontal and vertical cuts, then slicing across to create small pieces.

Finely chop green chilies, optionally removing seeds for less heat.

Wash and dry fresh cilantro, then finely mince it.

Add the diced onion, chopped green chilies, minced cilantro, salt, and black pepper to the whisked eggs and stir gently to combine.

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat until it shimmers slightly.

Add oil to the pan, ensuring even coverage to prevent sticking.

Pour the egg mixture into the preheated pan, distributing it evenly.

Cook the omelet until the edges begin to set and the surface firms up, indicating readiness for flipping.

Use a spatula to flip the omelet smoothly, maintaining its shape.

Cook the second side until it turns lightly golden brown and is fully set without any jiggle.

Transfer the finished omelet onto a serving plate and serve immediately.

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