Description
This Goats Cheese & Pesto Omelette Lunch Bowl is a delightful and healthy meal packed with creamy goat cheese, savory pesto, and a fluffy omelette. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner, this bowl is filled with rich flavors and satisfying textures. A delicious and nutritious option for those who love Mediterranean-inspired meals!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for cooking)
- 1/4 cup crumbled goat cheese
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (optional)
- Fresh spinach or arugula, a handful (optional)
- 1 tablespoon pine nuts or almonds (optional for garnish)
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Omelette:
- Crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk them until well beaten. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
- Pour the beaten eggs into the pan and allow them to cook for about 2 minutes until the edges start to set.
- Add the Goat Cheese & Pesto:
- Once the omelette starts to set, spoon a few tablespoons of pesto onto the omelette, and then sprinkle crumbled goat cheese over the top.
- Let it cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until the eggs are fully cooked through, but still soft in the center.
- Carefully fold the omelette in half or leave it open-faced depending on your preference.
- Assemble the Bowl:
- In a bowl, add a handful of fresh spinach or arugula (optional).
- Place the cooked omelette on top of the greens.
- Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes, pine nuts or almonds, and fresh basil leaves if desired.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately while the omelette is warm, and enjoy!
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the goat cheese with feta cheese or any cheese of your choice.
- Add other vegetables like bell peppers, mushrooms, or onions to customize the omelette to your taste.
- This dish can also be served with a side of whole-grain toast for extra fiber.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-7 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 370mg