26 omelette recipes
Use up those last few eggs in the fridge with our protein-rich omelette ideas, from quick vegetarian omelettes to our elaborate Tex-mex frittata
Looking for omelette recipes? Want the best omelette fillings. Try our ideas to use up leftover eggs then check out our easy lunch ideas. Or make one of our more elaborate frittata recipes including crab and chilli, ginger and spring onion, and even kedgeree.
Easy omelette recipes
Vegetable omelette
Jazz your omelette up with plenty of grated courgette, kale, peas and chilli flakes, then serve alongside cherry tomatoes dressed simply with white wine vinegar for an easy, high-protein vegetarian meal.
Green frittata
Add vibrant peas, salty bacon and sweet red peppers to your frittata for an easy midweek meal.
Chorizo, roasted red pepper and pea frittata
Liven up your frittata with chorizo and a kick of chilli, then pop under the grill until puffed and golden.
Masala omelette
Want a quick omelette recipe for two? Check out our easy spiced omelette recipe with fiery ginger and punchy chilli, served with a crisp tomato and cucumber salad.
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Rice-stuffed omelette with pickled cucumber
Give your basic omelette a lift with this quick and easy idea packed with crunchy spring onions, shredded carrot and fiery ginger.
Tex-Mex baked veggie frittata
Need a quick veggie recipe for the week? Try our easy frittata with roasted red peppers, spring onions and punchy pickled jalapeños. This vibrant vegetarian meal makes for great leftovers to brighten up lunchtime at work.
Open-faced omelette recipe with garlic mushrooms and taleggio
Want an easy weekend lunch recipe for one? Make this quick and simple grilled omelette with garlicky mushrooms and soft melted taleggio, ready in just 20 minutes. Discover our best quick and easy lunch recipes here.
Smoked trout and gruyère omelette
Why not make our smoked trout and gruyère cheese omelette for a speedy midweek meal. This recipe is quick and easy to make and it's low in calories. Check out more of our low calorie meal ideas here.
Crab, chilli and herb omelette
This crab, chilli and herb omelette is low calorie, gluten-free, high-protein and ready in just 20 minutes - perfect for a midweek meal. Try one of our other crab recipes here.
Classic tortilla recipe
A well-made tortilla is the best addition to a tapas menu. This easy recipe with just four ingredients is typically Spanish. Serve with a selection of other dishes for a Spanish feast or are as an easy midweek meal. Here are our other Spanish ideas.
Omelette Irani
Reflecting the food of Tehran's hole-in-the-wall kabab houses, Berenjak restaurant's convivial cooking is ideal to recreate at home. Try this simple omelette as part of a meze feast. Check out our review for London restaurant Berenjak here.
Spring frittata with crispy chorizo
Make this vibrant frittata packed with spring greens and crispy, smoky chorizo for an easy lunch that's full of flavour.
Courgette soufflé omelette
Want a quick and simple midweek meal? This courgette soufflé omelette recipe is super easy, ready in under 30 minutes and just 350 calories, but still tastes delicious.
Ginger, spring onion and mushroom omelette
Jazz up your mushroom omelette with fiery ginger and crunchy spring onions. Make our easy recipe for a speedy midweek meal for one.
Kuku sabzi
This version of kuku – a Persian baked omelette – includes potatoes to soften the intensity of the herbs.
Soft-baked asparagus frittata
Asparagus is generally in season and plentiful in spring and what better way to use them than in this soft-baked frittata with ricotta and parmesan. An ideal dish for breakfast or brunch. More asparagus ideas here.
Mini picnic frittatas
These mini picnic frittatas are really quick to whip up as a last minute picnic treat. To make them even easier to make. Make a large batch and then enjoy throughout the week for a snack or with a salad for a speedy meal.
Oven baked frittata
This super simple recipe for oven baked frittata with ricotta, spinach and red peppers serves 4 in 35 minutes - perfect for an easy midweek meal.
Chilli, cheese and garlic mushroom omelette
Spice up your mushroom omelette with some punchy chillies. Our omelette recipe with chilli, cheese and garlic mushrooms is easy, vegetarian and ready in under 30 minutes making it a perfect midweek meal for one.
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Smoked trout frittata recipe with peas
Ready in under 30 minutes, this smoked trout frittata is quick and easy to make and doesn't require many ingredients. Plenty more fish recipes here.
Spanish omelette recipe with potatoes and red peppers
Use up your fridge leftovers with our best Spanish omelette recipe packed with red onion, red pepper and new potatoes. Serve with a rocket salad on the side.
Smoked salmon and dill frittata
This filling Italian-style egg recipe with smoked salmon is perfect for quick midweek cooking and any leftovers can be eaten cold for lunch the next day. More easy lunch recipes here.
Kale and feta tortilla
Tortilla is our go-to easy meal. Eggs are cheap and convenient, we always have some at home, and paired with leafy green kale and feta this is a fast, effortless recipe for two. Serve with salad or bread. Plenty more egg recipes here.
Mini chorizo and tomato frittatas
These easy canapés can be made ahead then reheated in a warm oven to serve. Chorizo, tomatoes and eggs are a classic Spanish combination that works so well together. ready in just 20 minutes and makes 12. Check out more of our canapé recipes here.
Kedgeree omelette
Kedgeree is a classic dish of curried rice, flaked, smoked fish and hard-boiled eggs. In this version, we've updated the classic by substituting the boiled eggs for an omelette to wrap the Kedgeree in. Try the recipe for a quick brunch recipe ready in 20 minutes. Many more brunch recipes here.
Spring onion and roasted red pepper frittata
Frittata is an Italian-style omelette. This one, with its peppers, spring onions and new potatoes is a quick and easy meal for two. All it needs is salad on the side. This is good served cold for lunch the next day if there are any leftovers. Check out our best healthy Italian recipes under 500 calories here.
If you’re looking for more quick dinner or lunch ideas for one, check out our best ever recipes for one, here. Plus, we’ve got lots of delicious quick and easy dinner ideas, too. From salmon with pesto to ravioli with buttered lemon greens, there’s plenty to choose from.
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