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Simple Omelette – Basic Recipe with 2 Eggs

Quick two-egg omelette that you can fill or refine entirely to your taste.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 1 omelette
Course: Breakfast, Main Course
Ingredients Equipment Instructions Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp olive oil approx. 5 g, or another cooking oil
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • pepper optional, to taste

Equipment

  • 1 frying pan non-stick
  • 1 mixing bowl

Instructions
 

Method
  1. Whisk the eggs: Beat the eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt and a little pepper, if you like, using a fork.
  2. Heat the pan: Heat the oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
  3. Add the eggs: Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and spread them evenly.
  4. Let it set: Cook the omelette over medium to low heat for about 3–5 minutes until the surface has mostly set. If you like, cover it briefly with a lid.
  5. Fold: Carefully fold one half over the other and serve straight away.

Notes

The nutritional values refer to the basic recipe without a filling – additional ingredients will change them.