Ingredients
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- 3 eggs
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons butter, diced into 1/4-inch cubes and frozen
- 2 ounces Gruyere cheese, optional
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped mixed herbs (such as tarragon, chives, chervil and parsley), optional
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation
1. Beat the eggs with the additional egg yolk until smooth and evenly yellow.
2. Pour eggs into an 8-inch nonstick pan with the butter, and heat the pan to medium heat. Using a spatula, stir the eggs continuously until the butter has melted and the eggs are barely starting to set, but still runny.
3. Stop stirring the eggs and allow them to set at the bottom. At this stage, season the surface of the eggs with salt and pepper.
4. When the eggs are still slightly soft, add the cheese and herbs (if desired). You may also use only herbs or only cheese.
5. Fold the omelet by tilting the pan away from you and folding the near edge over and allowing the omelet to roll onto the plate. Finish with additional fresh herbs or cheese if you choose.
#FACTS An egg’s shell color doesn’t indicate the quality or nutritional value of an egg, but rather the breed of the hen that laid it. Hens with white feathers tend to lay white eggs and hens with red feathers tend to lay brown eggs.
