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How to Make a Pesto Omelette with Veggies

This article is written by a student writer from the Spoon University at Denison chapter.

Every time I go home for breaks, I always make myself (and my family) some variation of an omelette. What seems to be one of the most popular and delicious is the vegetable omelette with pesto. The basil from the pesto sauce matches perfectly with the eggs and veggies, and it’s just enough seasoning that you don’t need to add any salt or pepper.

There are many ways to incorporate pesto into eggs, such as drizzling it on top of the omelette or mixing it into the egg, but for this particular recipe, I’ve simply added the pesto into the filling. This recipe is meatless, but you can definitely add sausage or bacon for a more filling and protein-packed meal. As for a side, greens or potatoes make for a great combo. 

Pesto Omelette With Veggies

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 8 minutesTotal time: 18 minutesServings:1 servings

Ingredients

Instructions

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    Chop and dice all vegetables. Then, in a small bowl, add the pesto and mix well. Then, on low heat, melt the butter in a skillet and add the vegetables. Cook for 5-6 minutes.

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    Beat the eggs in a separate small bowl.

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    Pour the eggs into the buttered skillet and cook on low heat until the edges aren’t runny (about 3-4 minutes).

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    Add the cooked vegetables and pesto into the skillet and let them cook for about 2 minutes.

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    Flip over half of the egg and let the omelette cook for about 3 minutes.

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    Remove the omelette from the skillet and garnish with parsley.

And there you have it – a pesto omelette full of veggies. It’s easy, healthy, and can be modified to fit your personal preferences. You can add meat, cheese, or a different vegetable combo – the options are endless! The next time you decide to make an omelette just remember that pesto is the secret ingredient to great taste. 

Josi Miller

Denison '20