Tomato and Red Onion Omelette

Watch how to make this simple and delicious Tomato and Red Onion Omelette

If you are looking for a satisfying yet low calorie breakfast option then this Tomato and Red Onion Omelette is the perfect choice for you.

If is packed with flavour and protein but is just 260 calories.

RecipeTomato and Onion Omelette
Difficulty RatingEasy
Calories per portion260
Cooking Time10 minutes
Dairy FreeYes
Gluten FreeYes
VegetarianNo
VeganNo
Summary Info for the Tomato and Onion Omelette

Ingredients to make a Tomato and Red Onion Omelette

You need the following ingredients to make this delicious breakfast dish.

  • 1/2 A Red Onion (16 kcal)
  • Chipotle chilli salt
  • 2 Eggs (140 kcal)
  • 140 grams of Baby Plum Tomatoes (28 kcal)
  • 20 grams Parmesan (74 kcal)
  • Fresh basil to garnish (2 kcal)

The chipotle chilli salt is a key ingredient here and possibly not one you have come across before.

It is exactly as it sounds, dried chipotle chilli mixed with coarse sea salt, and provides a lovely subtle and salty hit of heat with for the dish.

Here is the brand that I use.

Method to make Tomato and Red Onion Omelette

Here are the simple steps to make this omelette

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Learn how to make a Tomato and Red Onion Omelette
  1. Slice the onion
  2. Slice the tomatoes into halves and season well with the chipotle salt
  3. Crack the eggs into bowl and whisk with a fork
  4. Grate the parmesan
  5. Heat a non-stick pan on a medium heat and add the onions
  6. After a few minutes add the tomatoes and fry them both until they are soft and just starting to colour
  7. Add the beaten egg and cook for a further two minutes
  8. Add the parmesan to the omelette covering as much of the top as possible
  9. (Optional) use a chefs blow torch to melt the cheese and cook the top of the egg
  10. Once the omelette is cooked to your liking transfer to a plate and garnish with the fresh basil

Equipment required to make this omelette

Here is the equipment you need to make this recipe.

While the chefs blowtorch is optional it does allow you to easily melt the cheese and avoid having to flip the omelette or over cook it underneath.

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Tomato and Red Onion Omelette

Carl
Delicious and easy to make Tomato and Red Onion Omelette that makes a brilliant, protein packed, breakfast and is only 260 calories
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 1 person
Calories 260 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Non-stick frying pan
  • 1 Chefs blow torch optional

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 Red Onion
  • 1 tbsp Chipotle chilli salt
  • 140 grams Baby plum tomatoes
  • 20 grams Parmesan
  • 4-5 leaves Fresh basil

Instructions
 

  • Slice the red onion
  • Slice the tomatoes into halves and season well with the chipotle salt
  • Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk with a fork
  • Grate the Parmesan
  • Heat a non-stick frying pan on a medium heat and add the onions
  • After a few minutes add the tomatoes and fry them both until they are soft and just starting to colour
  • Add the beaten eff and cook for a further two minutes
  • Use the chefs blow torch to melt the cheese and cook the top of the omelette
  • Once cooked transfer to a plat and top with the fresh basil

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Keyword breakfast, eggs, Low Calorie, omelette, protein

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