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Mexican Omelette Recipe: Easy, Flavorful, Step-by-Step Guide

The Mexican omelette blends the traditional French omelette technique with the vibrant and flavorful ingredients typical of Mexican cuisine. It is a nutritious choice, packed with proteins and vitamins from eggs and fresh vegetables, making it ideal for any meal of the day.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 omelette

Ingredients

Omelette:

  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup milk (optional, for fluffiness)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Filling:

  • ¼ cup chopped bell peppers (various colors)
  • 3 tablespoons chopped onion
  • ½ Roma tomato, diced
  • 4 ounces mushrooms, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup shredded Mexican cheese (Oaxaca, Cotija, or cheddar)
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Tabasco sauce (optional, for added spice)

Optional Toppings:

  • Sour cream
  • Salsa or pico de gallo
  • Chopped cilantro
  • Sliced avocado
  • Diced jalapeños

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables:
    • Sauté onions, garlic, bell peppers, tomato, and mushrooms. Season with Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, salt, and pepper.
  2. Whisk Eggs:
    • Beat eggs with milk (optional) until foamy; season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook Omelette:
    • Pour eggs into a heated, oiled skillet, cooking until set but slightly soft.
  4. Add Filling:
    • Place vegetable mix and cheese on one side of the omelette.Fold omelette over the filling, let cheese melt, and serve with optional toppings.
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  5. Fold and Serve:
        • Fold omelette over the filling, let cheese melt, and serve with optional toppings.

     

Notes

 

  • Customize the filling and toppings based on personal preference or dietary restrictions, such as making it spicier or using dairy-free cheese.
  • Author: Billie
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Sautéing and pan frying
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 omelette
  • Calories: 350-450 kcal (varies with toppings and fillings)
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 500mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 400mg

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