Cheese and vegetable omelette
Works in the UK and the US. This version uses US words and measures (stove, cups, °F); the UK version uses hob, grams and gas marks. · UK version of this page
Eggs cooked properly: beating, controlling the heat and checking the omelet is set.
- Serves 2
- About 15 min
- Stove
- Best for: Grades 6–8 (ages 11–14)
- Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs – contains eggs
- 2 tbsp milk (optional) – contains milk
- 1 green onion (scallion)
- 4 cherry tomatoes
- 30 g (about ¼ cup) cheddar cheese, shredded – contains milk
- 10 g (about 1 tbsp) butter – contains milk
- 1 pinch ground black pepper
Cup measures are approximate – weighing is more accurate. Need a different amount? Use the recipe scaler.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- fork or whisk
- non-stick skillet
- spatula
- chopping board
- small paring knife
- grater
Safety first
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds.
- Wash your hands again after cracking the eggs.
- Ask about allergies: eggs, milk and cheese.
Allergens: Eggs, Milk. Always read every label and ask about allergies before anyone cooks or tastes.
Method
- Slice the green onion and quarter the tomatoes with the claw grip. Shred the cheese.
- Crack the eggs into a bowl (check for bits of shell), add the milk and a pinch of pepper, and beat with a fork. Wash your hands.
- Melt the butter in the skillet over medium heat. Pour in the eggs. As they set, draw the edges into the middle with the spatula and tilt the pan so runny egg fills the gaps.
- Scatter the vegetables and cheese over one half. Cook until the egg is set all the way through, with no runny egg left.
- Fold the omelet in half and slide it onto a plate. Cut it in two to share.
What this recipe teaches
Knife skills: the claw grip, Cooking eggs safely, Presenting food. Steps marked “Adult” are done by an adult or closely supervised.
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