Caprese Style Omelet
Our delicious Caprese Style Omelet, made with five ingredients, is cheesy and satisfying in every bite. It cooks quickly in one skillet, ready to serve in just minutes. A delightful breakfast or lunch, this Caprese omelet is low-carb and high in protein. Perfect!
Tell Us About This Caprese-Style Omelet…
All omelets, including our Caprese-Style Omelet, are made with a few simple ingredients and cooked quickly over high heat. They are served immediately, straight from the stove, making them an ideal meal for breakfast or a quick lunch.
And, this caprese-style omelet is one of them. It is simply an omelet made with a couple of eggs, fresh tomatoes, a package of sliced mozzarella, and some fresh basil. Plus, with all omelets, you can add any ingredient you have on hand, including leftover veggies from the night before. We LOVE that! Some of our favorites are Best Zucchini Omelet and our Mom’s Easy Potato Omelet, just to name a few.
Recipe Tips for Success
- Our recipe will make one large omelet, using 3 whole eggs, enough for two servings.
- If you prefer to make “two” individual omelets, you can do so by using 4 eggs instead of 3 eggs. Then divide up the recipe using 2 eggs per omelet. Also, you can pan-sear additional slices of tomatoes and chop extra slices of mozzarella.
- Keep in mind, the amount of mozzarella for this recipe is plenty enough. Too much mozzarella would be overpowering.
- For best results and flavor, always use fresh mozzarella (instead of shredded) with this recipe.
Ingredients You Will Need:
For our Caprese Style Omelet recipe, you will need the following ingredients:
- some olive oil
- a couple of eggs
- 1 ripe tomato
- fresh mozzarella
- some fresh basil
- some salt and black pepper.
How to Make this Caprese Style Omelet:
If this is your first time making an omelet, no worries, it is very easy. Plus, our full printable recipe card is located at the bottom. But first, gather all your ingredients. Then let’s run through these simple steps so you can understand what’s involved before you start.
1. Prepare the Ingredients: You will need 4 slices of a tomato, 2 slices of mozzarella, chopped into cubes, and some fresh basil torn into pieces. Then, lightly beat 3 eggs and set them aside.
2. Heat the Skillet and Pan-Sear Tomato Slices: On moderate heat, add one tablespoon of olive oil to the skillet. Place the 4 slices of tomatoes into the skillet. Pan sear them for about 1 minute per side until tomatoes are softened. Sprinkle some salt and black pepper over each slice. When done, remove and set them onto a nearby plate.
3. Make the Omelet: In the same skillet, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Pour in the beaten eggs. When the eggs start to bubble and cook, place the slices of tomatoes on one side of the omelet. You can slightly overlap them if you need to. Next, top the tomatoes with chopped mozzarella and fresh basil. Cook for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Time To Flip Over One Side: When the mozzarella starts to melt, use a spatula to pick up the other side of the omelet and flip it over to cover the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Lower the heat and cover with a lid for about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove and serve.
*QUICK NOTE: If the omelet breaks in half while flipping it over, no worries. Do the best you can, it will always turn out scrumptious!
FAQ’s
- Can we make these omelets ahead? Yes, you can. Cook them, transfer to a plate, then cover with aluminum foil. Store in the fridge until you are ready to reheat them.
- How to reheat the omelets? You can easily reheat them in your microwave, or in a skillet, or oven.
- Can we freeze them? Yes, you can. You can easily make them, allow them to cool down first, then transfer them to a sealed container, and freeze them. They will freeze well and for up to 1 month.
Serve and enjoy!
Caprese Style Omelet is positively delicious! The tomatoes are juicy and flavorful, along with fresh basil, which gives this omelet a Mediterranean touch. It is simple but quick and easy. Try this recipe…
and ENJOY!
Additional Ideas for Breakfast or Lunch
- Breakfast Parfait with Greek Yogurt
- 10 Best Muffin Recipes
- Breakfast Egg Sliders To Go!
- Greek Salad Pita Pizza
- Avocado Toast for Breakfast
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Caprese Style Omelet
This easy Caprese Style Omelet is cheesy delicious and satisfying! Made with 5 ingredients, and a few minutes to cook, this omelet is ready to serve in no time! Perfect for breakfast or an easy lunch.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil - divided
- 4 slices from a ripe tomato
- 3 whole eggs
- 2 slices of fresh mozzarella - chopped
- 4 basil leaves - chopped
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- PREPARE THE INGREDIENTS: First, crack 3 eggs into a small mixing bowl, and lightly beat them, using a fork or whisk. Set it aside.
- Chop 2 slices of mozzarella into cubes, then chop a few fresh basil leaves and set them aside.
- In a 10-inch skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on moderate heat. Add the 4 slices of tomato and pan sear the slices for about 30 seconds per side, until they are softened. Sprinkle with some salt and black pepper over each slice. When done, remove and set them aside on a nearby plate.
- COOK THE EGGS: Next, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the skillet. Pour in the beaten eggs. Lower the heat a little. As the eggs sizzle, and start to cook, add the 4 slices of tomatoes to one side of the omelet, and slightly overlap them if you need to.
- Top with pieces of mozzarella and chopped fresh basil. Simmer for about 1 minute until the eggs are no longer running.
- TIME TO FLIP OVER ONE SIDE: Use a spatula and flip over one-half of the omelet to cover the side with the tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. Cover with a lid, and simmer until the mozzarella is melted about 1 to 2 minutes. Remove and serve. NOTE: If you wish, you can cut the omelet in half ( as I did) and serve it with some fresh fruit and berries on the side as garnish. Or divide the omelet into two pieces and transfer them onto two individual plates and serve.
- Yields: 1 to 2 servings
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 2 servings Serving Size: 1 serving (1/2 of omelet)Amount Per Serving: Calories: 303Total Fat: 25.7gSaturated Fat: 7.1gCarbohydrates: 3.3gFiber: .6gSugar: 1.7gProtein: 16.7g
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I was looking for a simple, healthy and delicious meal. This certainly checked all the boxes. My omelet didn’t stay together, but didn’t matter.
Thank you for another delicious meal.
i do love an omelette! a bit of cheese inside all melty and i’m in love.
Thanks so much, Sherry!