Ingredients
2 servings
- •5 large egg whites
- •3 large egg yolks
- •2 tablespoons unsalted butter, halved
- •salt, to taste
- •pepper, to taste
- •fresh chive, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Separate the egg whites and the egg yolks in two separate bowls. You’ll only need 3 yolks, so discard the other 2 or reserve for another use.
- Whisk the egg yolks until they become homogenous and pale in color. Set aside.
- Transfer the egg whites to a large bowl and whisk until they triple in size and become white with medium peaks.
- Carefully fold the egg yolks into the egg whites until fully incorporated.
- Pour the egg mixture into a medium nonstick frying pan with a lid. Cook over medium-low heat until bottom of omelet has set, about 5 minutes.
- Lift up each side of the omelette and drop a tablespoon of butter underneath.
- Cover the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the top of the omelet has set.
- Remove the lid and season the omelet with salt and pepper. Remove the pan from the heat.
- Fold the omelette onto a plate and sprinkle with chives.
- Enjoy!
Nutritional Facts
Per 2 servings
- Calories: 470
- Carbohydrate: 2g
- Fat: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Sugar: 2g