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Omelet with potato, cheese and spinach | Nordmad

A soft, golden omelet with potato, cheese and spinach. A calm way to use leftovers from the day before — good for lunch or dinner.

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4.9 (142)
20 min total
2 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Omelet

    • 4 stk eggs
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • ½ tsp salt
    • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

  • Filling

    • 7.1 oz cooked potatoes (leftovers)
    • 3.5 oz fresh spinach
    • 1.8 oz grated cheese (e.g. cheddar or mozzarella)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prep the ingredients

    1. Slice or dice the potatoes. Rinse the spinach and pat it dry.
    5 min
  2. 2

    Whisk the eggs

    1. Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper in a bowl. Add a splash of water or milk if you want a softer texture.
    3 min
  3. 3

    Cook potatoes and spinach

    1. Heat the oil in the pan and cook the potatoes briefly until they take on a little color. Add the spinach and let it wilt.
    3 min
  4. 4

    Add the eggs

    1. Pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Scatter cheese on top. Cook over low heat with a lid until the edges are set but the center is still soft.
    5 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

430kcal

Protein

24g

Fat

28g

Carbs

22g

Serving Size

300g

Dietary

Allergens

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Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve at once while the center is still soft.
  • • Add herbs or chili flakes just before serving.
  • • Works for lunch, brunch or a quiet evening meal with salad.

Side Pairings

  • • Green salad
  • • Toasted bread

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fruit

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Eat cold or warm gently.

Frozen

  • • Duration: 0 days
  • • Temperature: -18°C
  • • Method: Omelet is best fresh — freezing is not recommended.

Reheating

  • • Pan: Warm over low heat under a lid until just hot. Avoid high heat so it does not dry out. (Low heat)

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use potatoes from the day before — they hold better and release less moisture.
  • • Whisk the eggs well if you want a softer, airier omelet.

Cooking

  • • Cook over low heat so the omelet sets evenly without drying out.
  • • A lid gives a more even heat.

Serving

  • • Finish with fresh thyme or a light pinch of chili flakes.
  • • Serve with toasted bread and a green salad for a full plate.

Variations

Flavor

  • With feta and tomato
  • With mushrooms
  • With ham

Health

  • (more egg white)
  • Without cheese

Method

  • Cooked in a pan
  • Baked in the oven

Toppings

  • Fresh herbs
  • Chili flakes
  • Avocado

Author

C

Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.

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Camilla

Madglæde i hverdagen – frisk, enkel og fuld af farve.