Spinach pesto and sundried tomato omelette is a delicious and easy to cook healthy meal choice. Packed with protein, it's great for breakfast, lunch or even dinner!
This spinach pesto and sundried tomato omelette is perfect for those days you don't have the time to think about what to put on the table!
In fact I believe that omelettes are one of those quick and versatile recipes that everyone should know.
Omelettes are remarkably cheap, they're simple to make and they can be low calorie too.
And have you ever tasted just how good a pesto omelette tastes?
I can't believe that I've previously shared with you my baked cheese and tomato omelette, but not one done the traditional way in a pan!
Well let me rectify that today with this tasty pesto omelette.
This is the perfect omelette recipe when cooking for just yourself.
The recipe is easily adaptable and you can choose your own choice of fillings.
The fillings I choose here are my favourite. Ones I first experienced in a cafe on a walking holiday.
To make this omelette recipe even easier, the pesto and sundried tomato fillings are all shop bought from jars.
Although you could make the pesto if you wanted to using my own home made pesto recipe.
Eggs are an absolute staple in my diet.
They're good for you too, and amongst the healthiest and most nutritious foods known.
They're packed full of vitamins and minerals like vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, vitamin B6, calcium and zinc to name but a few.
If you can get pastured or omega-3 enriched eggs these are even better because they contain higher amounts of omega-3 fat.
Tips For Cooking This Spinach Pesto and Sundried Tomato Omelette
- Make sure your eggs are at room temperature.
- Before you start cooking prepare all your fillings and whisk your eggs in a bowl using a fork.
- Make sure you use a pan with sloping sides (like mine in the pictures above). It's easier to move the egg mixture around by rolling the pan whilst its cooking. The omelette will also slide out more easily when cooked.
- Heat the pan slowly and gently over a medium heat. The eggs are better cooked slowly which will also ensure they are cooked throughout.
- Don't over fill your omelette with fillings or it will tear and the fillings will fall apart when you fold the omelette in half.
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Spinach Pesto and Sundried Tomato Omelette Recipe
Serve your spinach pesto and sundried tomato omelette on it's own if for breakfast or if you're having this for lunch or dinner why not serve it with a light mixed leaf side salad?
I’d love to hear what you think of my recipe in the comments below and please do rate my recipe 5* if you like it! 🙂
Spinach Pesto and Sundried Tomato Omelette Recipe
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Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon pesto*
- 3 sun-dried tomatoes chopped
- 1 handful of baby spinach
- Freshly ground salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl whisk the eggs together.
- Heat the oil in a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat, then add the eggs and cook tilting the pan to distribute the eggs evenly.
- When the eggs are still slightly runny in the middle, smooth the pesto over the omelette. Then scatter the sun-dried tomatoes over along with the spinach over half of the omelette and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the omelette in half and cook for about 1 minute more until the spinach is wilted.
- Serve with a mixed leaf salad.
Ben @ Havocinthekitchen
This omelette looks so delicious. As a huge fan of sun-dried tomatoes, I 100% approve! 🙂 And you just inspired me…I should make a frittata with sun-dried tomatoes!
Neil
Thanks Ben. Yep, both omelettes and frittata's with sun dried tomatoes, I love them both too!
David @ Spiced
I often eat 1-2 eggs for lunch on weekdays (when we don't have soup around). I love eggs! However, I've never added pesto...what a great idea. I'm totally using this idea to step up my omelette game!
Neil
The pesto adds a lovely richness to your omelette David. Thanks, hope you get a chance to enjoy one with it!
Laura
I love this recipe, Neil! Pesto and sun-dried tomatoes add so much flavor! And I love a protein-packed meal like this!
Neil
Thanks Laura. Yes its definitely a meal in itself. Packed with protein. And those sun dried tomatoes just add a whole load of extra flavour to it. 🙂
Eha
I probably make more frittatas than omelettes but do like your recipe. The sundried tomatoes may come out of a jar but I always make my own pesto . . . would you believe have not used spinach !
Neil
I probably make more frittatas too Eha. Homemade pesto is much better than shop bought but if I'm short of time I can fortuntely now get a lower fat jar version of that in the supermarket. Thanks for your comment! 🙂
Mimi
I would love to start every day with this beautiful omelet! Wonderful flavors, and so very healthy. Fabulous.
Neil
Definitely a good start to the day! Thanks Mimi! 🙂
Jeff the Chef
What a great combination of flavors. I almost always have sundried tomatoes on hand. I want a few for this or that, and then I have a jar in the fridge. You know how it goes. And I almost always have spinach on hand, too, to fuel the ongoing salad that I always keep in the fridge. And of course, who doesn't have eggs? Thanks for giving me the inspiration to throw these together for breakfast!
Neil
Exactly Jeff! We always seem to have a jar of sundried tomatoes, spinach and eggs leftover in the fridge too. So this omelette recipe is ideal as one to use up those leftovers / odds and ends in the fridge. Thanks for your comment!
Matt - Total Feasts
This omelette looks so fresh and tasty. I've not had pesto or sundried tomato in an omelette before, but it sure looks good.
Neil
Thanks Matt. There's a great mix of delcious flavours going on here. 🙂
Shannon
Wow Neil this looks amazing! I adore pesto with everything, and I have never had it with an omelette! I can totally see how that would be a fantastic pairing. Also, your tips for making the perfect omelette are so helpful! Never knew that using room temperature eggs helps to create the perfect omelette. Can't wait to try this!
Neil
Thank you Shannon. Hope you enjoy it! 🙂