Courgette and feta omelette

A fluffy omelette with tender courgette and feta, flavoured with mint. High in protein and low in carbohydrate, it is a quick, light and tasty meal, ready in 15 minutes.

Prep: 10 min  |  Cook: 10 min  |  Servings: 2  |  Difficulty: Very easy

Calculated per serving from Anses Ciqual 2025 values for each ingredient, based on the quantities listed. Household measures (spoonfuls, items) use average weights. 323 kcal · 19 g protein · 5 g carbohydrate · 25 g fat

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• 1 courgette
• 60 g feta
• 1 onion
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• mint, salt, pepper

Method

1. Fry the diced courgette and the onion.
2. Beat the eggs and add the crumbled feta and the mint.
3. Pour over the courgettes.
4. Cook over a low heat until the omelette is set.

Nutritional benefits

Eggs provide complete protein and keep you full, courgette adds volume and fibre for few calories, and feta brings flavour and calcium. Low in carbohydrate, this omelette suits a low-carb meal. A quick, balanced and filling dish.

Variations and substitutions

• With spinach, peppers or mushrooms.
• With goat’s cheese or Comté.
• As a frittata baked in the oven.
• With herbs: basil, chives.

Storage and make-ahead

Keeps for 2 days and can be eaten cold from a lunchbox.

💡 Good to know

Cook the omelette over a low heat and cover it at the end of cooking: it stays fluffy and does not dry out.

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Ingredients in this recipe: eggs · courgette · feta · onion · olive oil.

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