Spanish Zucchini and Cheese Omelette | CRAZY Good and Easy to Make (2024)

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• 4tbspextra virgin olive oil60 ml
• 2mediumbrown onions
• 3clovesgarlic
• 2mediumzucchinis
• 6cage-free organic eggs
• 1cupshredded Manchego cheese120 grams
• sea salt & black pepper

1. Cut the zucchinis into bite-size pieces, then transfer them into a colander with a bowl underneath and season with with sea salt, roughly chop the onions and thinly slice the garlic

2. Heat a large fry pan with a medium heat and add in 3 tbsp (45 ml) extra virgin olive oil

3. After a couple of minutes add in the chopped onion and garlic, mix together, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes so everything evenly sautes

4. In the meantime, crack in the eggs into a large bowl, season with sea salt & black pepper and whisk together, then add in the shredded cheese and mix together

5. After 5 to 6 minutes and the onions are translucent move back to the zucchini, transfer the pieces over some paper towels and pat completely dry, then add into the pan, mix together, then mix every 1 to 2 minutes

6. After 3 to 4 minutes and the zucchini is lightly sauteed, season everything with black pepper, mix together, then remove the pan from the heat and transfer everything into the bowl with the egg mixture, mix together and let sit for a couple minutes

7. In the meantime, heat the same fry pan with a low-medium heat and add in 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra virgin olive oil

8. After 3 to 4 minutes add in the egg and zucchini mixture, make sure it's all in a flat layer, after 4 to 5 minutes it's time to flip the omelette, using a plate that is slightly smaller than the pan, place it over the omelette and in one swift move flip the pan into the plate, slide the omelette back into the pan, using the back of a spatula compact the omelette from the outer edges towards the center

9. Once the omelette is cooked through, about 9 to 10 minute total cooking time, remove from the heat, slide the omelette into a serving dish, serve warm, at room temperature or even chilled, enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Spanish Zucchini and Cheese Omelette

Amount Per Serving

Calories 172Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Fat 13g20%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Trans Fat 0.01g

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 7g

Cholesterol 134mg45%

Sodium 140mg6%

Potassium 229mg7%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 371IU7%

Vitamin C 11mg13%

Calcium 105mg11%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.