{"id":32062,"date":"2014-09-20T09:15:45","date_gmt":"2014-09-20T13:15:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/?p=32062"},"modified":"2021-09-22T04:52:43","modified_gmt":"2021-09-22T08:52:43","slug":"unexpected-omelet-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/recipes\/unexpected-omelet-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Unexpected Omelet Recipes for Any Time of Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Unexpected<\/p>\n

Omelets: They\u2019re what\u2019s for dinner\u2026and breakfast\u2026and lunch. The word \u201comelet\u201d may make you think of brunch, but these egg-based dishes can do so much more than provide a healthy and filling start to the day. In addition to being a great source of protein, eggs are a great source of vitamin A, B vitamins<\/a> and choline. And whether you prefer whole eggs or just the whites<\/a>, research shows that both can be perfectly healthy depending on your dietary goals. Traditional fillings are often fresh veggies<\/a>, breakfast meats and cheeses, but don\u2019t be afraid to get creative. We\u2019ve rounded up 10 over-the-top omelet recipes to help you step up your kitchen game. (And if you\u2019re not so confident in your omelet-folding skills, check out this simple technique<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

\"Greek<\/p>\n

1. <\/b>Simple Greek Quinoa Dinner Omelet
\n<\/a><\/b>If you\u2019re in the mood for breakfast for dinner, look no further than this protein- and veggie-packed recipe. Think of it as a Greek salad<\/a> wrapped in egg! We suggest making a double batch of the filling \u2014 a blend of quinoa and Greek salad-inspired veggies \u2014 to enjoy as leftovers for lunch. Photo and Recipe: Tieghan \/ <\/i>Half Baked Harvest<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>8 Quick and Easy Egg Sandwich Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Huevos<\/i><\/p>\n

2. <\/b>Huevos Rancheros Omelet
\n<\/a><\/b>While a restaurant version of Huevos Rancheros can contain upwards of 700 calories, this recipe comes in at a much more reasonable 380 calories per serving. Instead of tortillas, each serving gets a hint of crunch from a sprinkling of crushed tortilla chips. The filling is simple \u2014 just beans, salsa, and cheese \u2014 but it\u2019s the way those fillings are flavored with cumin, diced green chiles, lime juice and cilantro that create all the killer flavor. Photo and Recipe: <\/i>Mom de Cuisine<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Mini<\/i><\/p>\n

3. <\/b>Spinach, Tomato and Bacon Mini Oven Omelets
\n<\/a><\/b>For meal planners<\/a> and preppers, this recipe is a life-saver. Instead of cooking these omelets in a pan the traditional way, the egg mixture is baked in a muffin tin with fillings of your choice. They can be stored in a Tupperware container for up to a week, and are perfect as a healthy breakfast or snack when zapped in the microwave for 15 seconds. Photo and Recipe: <\/i>Bucket of Yum<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Chicken<\/i><\/p>\n

4. <\/b>Chicken Apple Egg White Omelet
\n<\/a><\/b>The combo of fillings in this egg white omelet is perfect to satisfy a big appetite. Plus, the dish is packed with protein thanks to the egg white and shredded chicken. Plus, serving it up open-faced, rather than the traditional folded method, makes it easier to put together without any breakage or flipping catastrophes. Photo and Recipe: Sonia \/ <\/i>The Healthy Foodie<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Pesto<\/p>\n

5. <\/b>Pesto and Roasted Tomato Omelet<\/b><\/a> <\/b>
\nOK, so pesto and tomatoes might not be that unique in terms of fillings, but it\u2019s the way those ingredients are prepared in this recipe that makes the end result so special. Rather than the classic basil and pine nut pesto, this one is made from kale<\/a>, basil and pistachios. Pan roasting the tomatoes before folding in the egg also adds richness and sweetness to the flavor. Photo and Recipe: Ashley McLaughlin \/ <\/i>Edible Perspective<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Avocado,<\/p>\n

6. <\/b>Egg White Omelet with Avocado, Goat Cheese and Microgreens
\n<\/a><\/b>Plain old egg whites can get boring, but that\u2019s not a worry with this recipe not when they\u2019re filled with out-of-the-ordinary ingredients. Creamy avocado and tangy goat cheese provide a rich, velvety texture and plenty of flavor, while microgreens add a vibrant touch. And there\u2019s a healthy bonus here, too: Some research suggests<\/a> that microgreens can contain as much as four to six times more nutrients then their mature counterparts. Photo and Recipe: Caitlin \/ <\/i>The Merrythought<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\"Egg<\/p>\n

7. <\/b>Breakfast Egg White and Spinach Omelet Enchiladas
\n<\/a><\/b>An excuse to eat enchiladas for breakfast? Say no more. In this low-carb<\/a>, gluten-free and protein-packed dish, egg whites take the place of tortillas. The egg white \u201ctortillas\u201d are filled with spinach, but you could sub in any other veggies or meats you like. Make these Paleo-friendly<\/a> by skipping the cheese. (And yes, they work just as well for dinner.) Photo and Recipe: Gina Homolka \/ <\/i>Skinnytaste<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/b> 25 Quick and Healthy 4-Ingredient Breakfast Recipes<\/a><\/p>\n

\"Kale<\/p>\n

8. <\/b>Bacon, Swiss and Kale Omelet Bites
\n<\/a><\/b>Think of this recipe as\u2026omelet sushi! <\/i>Instead of folding the egg mixture in half with filings in the middle, this omelet gets rolled up like sushi. <\/i>Remember: The thicker the egg mixture, the harder it will be to roll up around the add-ins. We recommend using a larger pan so that the egg has plenty of space to spread out and cook into a thin layer. Once it\u2019s rolled, cut into bite-sized pieces and secure with toothpicks so they don\u2019t fall apart. Photo and Recipe: Micki \/ <\/i>Sight, Sound, and Sizzle<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Tuna<\/b><\/p>\n

9. <\/b>Tuna Melt Omelet
\n<\/a><\/b>Here\u2019s an interesting twist on the classic tuna melt sandwich. Replace the bread with egg! The soft, delicate ingredient pairs exceptionally well with the creamy tuna filling. If you want to add a bit of freshness or crunch, feel free to top with handful of chopped cherry tomatoes or some toasted breadcrumbs. Photo and Recipe: Mike \/ <\/i>The Iron You<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n

\u00a0\"Green<\/i><\/p>\n

10. <\/b>Green Spinach and Herb Omelet
\n<\/a><\/b>These super-thin herbaceous omelets are almost more like grain-free crepes. Gluten-free eaters: they can even easily be used as such. While the filling in this recipe includes greens and cheese, you can really use any veggies, meats or cheeses you like. Photo and Recipe: Sylvie \/ <\/i>Gourmande in the Kitchen<\/i><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Eggs are easy \u2014 but it\u2019s time to turn up the heat on the old standbys. These unexpected omelet recipes guarantee to bring some healthy creativity to the plate. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":44,"featured_media":32076,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[423,425,27,424,9,427],"tags":[33,155,45,151,87,345,350],"class_list":["post-32062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-breakfast","category-dinner","category-healthy","category-lunch","category-recipes","category-snacks","tag-breakfast","tag-dinner","tag-eggs","tag-lunch","tag-snacks","tag-tax1conditions","tag-tax2type-2-diabetes"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/44"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=32062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/32062\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/32076"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=32062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=32062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/life\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=32062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}