If you are looking for an Autumnal breakfast, then look no further than this pumpkin omelet recipe, which is filled with cubed pumpkin. The pumpkin offers a sweet contrast and brilliant orange color against the savory yellow eggs.
To make the pumpkin omelet, you first stir fry diced pumpkin with some garlic in a skillet. Then, you pour a mixture of eggs, parmesan, and parsley over top so the pumpkin cooks into the egg mixture. Finally, the omelet gets cut into wedges and served, similar to a frittata.
What is Pumpkin Omelet?
This pumpkin omelet is an egg-based dish that includes cubes of pumpkin. While many omelets are folded with fillings in the middle, this one is more similar to a frittata where an egg mixture is cooked in a skillet so that the filling is strewn throughout it. However, unlike a traditional frittata which often contains other rich ingredients like cream to create a very light and fluffy egg dish, this pumpkin omelet mixture includes eggs, parmesan, parsley, salt, and pepper.
Pro Tips
- Feel free to use whatever type of pumpkin you prefer or even butternut squash.
- Use a non-stick skillet to prevent sticking and so that the omelet is easy to remove.
- If you notice that the omelet is browning too much, simply reduce the heat so that it cooks more gently.
- Feel free to add other herbs that pair well with pumpkin to the omelet such as rosemary, sage, or thyme.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Ingredients Do I Need to Make an Omelet?
The only ingredients that are essential to making an omelet are eggs, salt, pepper, and cheese, however, this pumpkin omelet recipe is wonderful because it also includes cubed pumpkin, which is sweet and soft when cooked.
Why is My Omelet Not Fluffy?
If you find that your omelet isn’t fluffy, it could be that the eggs were over-beaten. Simply whisk the eggs until they are a homogenous mixture but don’t whip them any longer than that or they may have a tougher texture.
Can I Use Other Fillings in Omelets?
Yes, you definitely could! This omelet recipe would work particularly well with the addition of potatoes and onions, but you could also use mushrooms, bell peppers, tomatoes, spinach, and more.
How to Store Pumpkin Omelet
Once the pumpkin omelet has cooled, you can store it in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. Then, you can warm it up in the microwave before serving it again for breakfast.
Ingredients
How to Make Pumpkin Omelet
Peel the pumpkin and cut it into small cubes.
Peel the pumpkin and cut it into small cubes.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet and add a garlic clove.
Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet and add a garlic clove.
Stir in the pumpkin and cook it until it is soft.
Stir in the pumpkin and cook it until it is soft.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt, pepper, parmesan, and parsley until combined.
In a bowl, whisk the eggs with the salt, pepper, parmesan, and parsley until combined.
Pour the egg mixture over the pumpkin cubes, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Pour the egg mixture over the pumpkin cubes, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Turn the omelet over with the assistance of a plate, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
Turn the omelet over with the assistance of a plate, and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.
Cut into wedges and serve!
Cut into wedges and serve!
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