French · Quick Meals

Omelette aux Fines Herbes

A French omelette: pale, rolled, and barely set inside. Two minutes of cooking and about a decade of getting it right.

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Omelette aux Fines Herbes — French quick meals recipe, served and ready to eat

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Method

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  1. Beat the eggs with the salt and pepper for 20 seconds, until just combined. Do not whisk in air.

  2. Stir in half the herbs.

  3. Melt the butter in a 20 cm non-stick pan over medium heat until it foams but does not colour.

  4. Pour in the eggs and stir constantly with the flat of a fork for 30 seconds, shaking the pan, so they set in fine curds.

  5. Stop stirring and let the base set for 15 seconds, then tilt the pan away from you and fold the far edge over with the fork.

  6. Roll it towards you, tipping it onto a warm plate so it lands seam-side down, still visibly soft in the middle.

  7. Rub the top with the last of the butter for shine, scatter with the remaining herbs, and eat immediately.

Chef’s Tips

  • Medium heat. A browned omelette is the wrong dish.
  • Stir constantly for the first thirty seconds.
  • Out of the pan while the middle is still wet.

Pairing Suggestions

  • Green salad
  • Baguette
  • A glass of white

Storage & Reheating

None. Eat within a minute of leaving the pan.

Common questions

How long does Omelette aux Fines Herbes take to make?

About 15 minutes in total — 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.

What are the key tips for making Omelette aux Fines Herbes?

Medium heat. A browned omelette is the wrong dish. Stir constantly for the first thirty seconds. Out of the pan while the middle is still wet.

What should I serve with Omelette aux Fines Herbes?

Green salad; Baguette; A glass of white.

Is Omelette aux Fines Herbes suitable for a special diet?

This recipe is vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.

How many calories are in Omelette aux Fines Herbes?

About 345 kcal per serving, with 19 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 29 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.

345Calories
19gProtein
2gCarbs
29gFat
0gFibre
1gSugar
780mgSodium

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