Easy Vegetable Omelet Recipe
This Vegetable Omelet is a delicious, colorful breakfast packed with fresh vegetables, fluffy eggs, melted Monterey Jack cheese, and creamy avocado. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy vegetable omelet recipe is perfect for busy mornings when you want something satisfying without spending much time in the kitchen.
Made with zucchini, onion, cherry tomatoes, sweet corn, and fresh cilantro, this homemade veggie omelet combines simple ingredients for a flavorful breakfast. The vegetables add freshness and texture, while the Monterey Jack cheese melts into the eggs for a creamy, savory finish.
Why You’ll Love This Vegetable Omelet
- Ready in 20 minutes: Just 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
- Fresh ingredients: Colorful vegetables, eggs, cheese, and avocado.
- Easy to customize: Substitute your favorite vegetables or use whatever you have available.
- Perfect for one: This recipe makes a satisfying single-serving breakfast.
Tips for Making the Perfect Vegetable Omelet
The secret to a tender vegetable omelet is cooking the eggs gently over low heat. Start by sautéing the zucchini and onion until softened, then combine them with the tomatoes, corn, and cilantro.
Whisk the eggs with a tablespoon of water and a little black pepper. Pour them into a lightly greased skillet and cook until nearly set. Add the vegetable mixture and shredded Monterey Jack cheese to one half, then carefully fold the omelet over the filling.
A quality nonstick omelet pan makes it easier to cook delicate eggs and fold your omelet without tearing.
Finish with fresh avocado slices for extra creaminess.
More Easy Egg Breakfast Recipes
If you enjoy this Vegetable Omelet, try our Broccoli Mushroom Cheddar Omelet for another cheesy vegetable breakfast. Our Asparagus Frittata is another delicious option, or make a Spanish Potato Omelet for a hearty variation.
Whether you’re preparing a quick weekday breakfast or a leisurely weekend brunch, this easy Vegetable Omelet is a fresh, satisfying way to start your day.
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Vegetable Omelet
- Total Time: :20
- Yield: 1 1x
Ingredients
- Olive oil spray
- 1/4 cup zucchini, chopped
- 2 tablespoons onion, diced
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
- 1/2 ear of corn, kernels removed and cob discarded
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch black pepper
- 2 tablespoons monterrey jack cheese
- 1/4 small avocado, sliced
Instructions
- Spray a small nonstick skillet with olive oil and heat on low.
- Add zucchini and onion and cook, stirring, until onion is soft.
- In a small bowl, mix tomatoes, corn kernels, and cilantro. Once zucchini mixture is cooked, remove from pan into bowl with corn mixture.
- Wipe the skillet clean and spray with oil again. Place back on low heat.
- In another small bowl, whisk together eggs, water, and pepper. Pour egg mixture into the skillet and let cook until eggs are almost set. You may cover the skillet to cook more quickly if your burner cooks hot.
- Sprinkle corn mixture onto one half of the eggs. Top with cheese and fold eggs in half over the vegetables and cheese. Continue cooking until eggs are fully set.
- Carefully slide omelet from the pan onto a plate and top with sliced avocado.
- Prep Time: :10
- Cook Time: :10
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove Top
- Diet: Diabetic