OMELETE DE MUSSARELA

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (drizzle for pan)
• 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter (cut into small pieces)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 2 medium Tomato (sliced into rounds)
• 3 large Eggs (room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (ground, to taste)
• 150 grams Mozzarella Cheese (shredded; preferably low-moisture)
• 2 tablespoons Chives (finely chopped)
• 20 grams Additional Mozzarella (optional, for topping)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Mince the garlic, slice the tomatoes into rounds, and finely chop the chives.

   Time: PT5M

2. Heat Pan and Melt Butter

   Place the non-stick pan over low heat, add a drizzle of olive oil and the tablespoon of butter. Stir until fully melted and combined.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low heat

3. Sauté Garlic

   Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: low heat

4. Cook Tomato Slices

   Arrange the tomato rounds over the garlic‑butter mixture, filling the pan. Cook on low heat for about 4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: low heat

5. Flip Tomatoes

   Using tongs, gently flip all the tomato slices to cook the other side for another 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: low heat

6. Beat Eggs and Season

   In a mixing bowl, crack the three eggs, add salt, paprika, and black pepper. Whisk until fully combined.

   Time: PT2M

7. Add Cheese and Chives

   Stir the shredded mozzarella and chopped chives into the beaten eggs until the mixture is homogeneous.

   Time: PT1M

8. Cook the Omelette

   Pour the egg‑cheese mixture over the tomatoes, spreading evenly. Cover the pan with a lid and let cook on low heat for about 6 minutes until the omelette is set.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: low heat

9. Finish and Serve

   Slide the omelette onto a plate, optionally sprinkle extra mozzarella on top, cut into quarters and serve hot.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

20g

Carbohydrates

8g

Fat

25g

Fiber

2g