Description
The Caprese Omelet Recipe combines the familiar flavors of fresh tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella in a delightful egg dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 pinch garlic powder (optional)
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 dash pepper
- 1 small tomato, sliced or diced
- 3 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- ¼ cup shredded mozzarella
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium-low heat.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl and scramble with a fork, adding garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the scrambled eggs into the skillet.
- Sprinkle half of the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella cheese onto one side of the omelet.
- As the eggs begin to set, carefully fold the omelet in half, covering the filling.
- Allow the omelet to cook until the eggs are fully set, flipping if necessary.
- Transfer to a plate and top with additional tomato, basil, and a sprinkle of mozzarella. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
Notes
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Cook over medium-low heat for perfect texture.
- Avoid overfilling to prevent tearing.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelet
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg
Keywords: Caprese Omelet Recipe, Italian breakfast, easy omelet, basil, mozzarella