Omelette recipe index
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Video - how to make tender garlic omelet
Garlic omelette is one of those dishes that tastes like home, like spring and like the simple cuisine of a lifetime. In many regions of Spain it is common to find it in season, when garlic is at its best.
But at home we don’t give it up even in winter. My trick? I buy tender garlic when it’s ready, clean it, cut it and freeze it raw, so I always have it ready to prepare a quick and delicious omelet.
If you are wondering how to make garlic omelette, you will see that it is very easy. You only need a few ingredients and the result is a tasty, juicy and very versatile omelette. You can prepare it as a second course, as a light dinner or even as a sandwich filling.
One of the things I like most about this recipe is that you can adapt it according to what you have at home. Some of our favorite versions are:
Garlic and onion omelet
Garlic and zucchini omelet
Garlic and potato omelet
Garlic and cheese omelet, which is incredibly creamy.
Or even an artichoke and garlic omelette, perfect for the gourmets.
With this simple and quick recipe, you will enjoy an omelet that you always want, let’s cook it!
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Recipe information
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Total time: 25 minutes
Servings: 2 persons
Difficulty: Low
Category: Second course
Origin: Spanish
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Ingredients for 2 persons
1 bunch of young green garlic
3 eggs
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt to taste
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How to make tender garlic omelet step by step
Clean the garlic, removing the first layer and the roots. Cut into thin slices and set aside.
In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt.
In a frying pan with a little olive oil, fry the garlic over medium heat until tender but not browned.
Mix the garlic with the beaten egg and stir well.
Pour the mixture into the hot pan and let it set on one side.
Turn it over with the help of a plate or lid and cook for a couple of minutes more.
And ready! A juicy and full-flavored omelet with tender garlic.
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Tricks to make a perfect garlic omelette
Do not overcook the garlic, just until it is poached. If roasted, they can become bitter.
You can add a splash of milk or a spoonful of cream cheese to make the omelet juicier.
If you like thicker tortillas, double the quantities and use a smaller pan.
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Omelette variants
Garlic and asparagus omelette. This omelette with zucchini or with ham.
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