Food Dudes Recipes

What’s in the Fridge Omelette

Serves
2 Adults and 4 children or 4 Adults
Prep time
5 minutes
Cooking time
15 minutes

Equipment Needed: Frying Pan, Spatula, Jug, Tablespoon, Chopping Board and Sharp Knife

Main Ingredients

  • 1 and a half tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-6 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 8 eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoon freshly grated cheese
  • A little salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped parsley (optional)

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and cook the potatoes for 8-10 minutes until nearly cooked and beginning to brown.
  2. Add the onion and continue to cook until the onion is just golden, then add the garlic.
  3. When the potatoes are just cooked, season the egg mixture and add to the potatoes.
  4. Stir well and allow the eggs to cook on the base. Place a plate over the pan, carefully turn the omelette onto the plate, then slide back into the pan to cook the other side.
  5. To serve, sprinkle with parsley and cut into wedges.

Top Tip

Omelettes are a great way to use up any leftover ingredients you have in your fridge. Why not add chopped ham, sliced mushroom, cooked vegetables, cheese and even some sliced potatoes for a tasty and filling meal.

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What’s in the Fridge Omelette ×

Main Ingredients

  • 1 and a half tablespoon olive oil
  • 4-6 potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 8 eggs, beaten with 2 tablespoon freshly grated cheese
  • A little salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped parsley (optional)

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan and cook the potatoes for 8-10 minutes until nearly cooked and beginning to brown.
  2. Add the onion and continue to cook until the onion is just golden, then add the garlic.
  3. When the potatoes are just cooked, season the egg mixture and add to the potatoes.
  4. Stir well and allow the eggs to cook on the base. Place a plate over the pan, carefully turn the omelette onto the plate, then slide back into the pan to cook the other side.
  5. To serve, sprinkle with parsley and cut into wedges.

The Food Dudes Healthy Eating Programme is managed by Bord Bia in Ireland and is funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine with support from the European Union under the School Fruit and Vegetables Scheme. The programme was first developed by the Food Activity Research Unit, School of Psychology at Bangor University, Wales. Copyright © 2004 © 2009 © 2013 Bangor University. University.