This scallion egg omelet mixes thinly sliced green onions directly into beaten eggs, giving onion flavor throughout rather than adding a separate filling. Four eggs make one omelet to divide between two people, with olive oil or butter for cooking and optional parsley to finish.
The method uses gentle pan cooking: once the edges set, lift them and tilt the skillet so the remaining liquid egg reaches the hot surface. Keep an eye on the heat so the underside does not darken before the center cooks through. Serve for breakfast with toast, or alongside vegetables for lunch or dinner.
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Scallion Egg Omelet
Scallion egg omelet with fresh green onions and fluffy eggs. A quick and easy meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Ingredients
Equipment
Mixing bowl
Frying Pan
Cooking Instructions
- Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl.
- Add milk if using and whisk until smooth.
- Stir in the sliced scallions.
- Season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Pour the egg mixture into the skillet.
- Cook gently until the edges begin to set.
- Lift the edges with a spatula and tilt the pan to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath.
- Fold the omelet carefully and continue cooking gently if needed until the egg is set throughout, with no liquid egg remaining. Transfer to a plate, garnish with parsley if using, and serve warm
Nutrition
Notes
• Trim the scallions and slice the white and tender green parts thinly so they distribute evenly through the eggs.
• Whisk until the whites and yolks are fully combined, then stir in the scallions.
• Lower the heat if the underside starts browning before the top sets. Gentle cooking gives you more control over the finished texture.
• Lift the set edges gently and tilt the pan to let liquid egg flow underneath, as described in the method.
• Use a broad spatula to support the omelet when folding. Check that the egg is cooked through before transferring it to the plate.
• Serve promptly after cooking; leaving the omelet in the hot pan can make it firmer and drier.