Easy meets elegant in this delicious breakfast recipe. It combines the classic Italian flavors of fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella, and fragrant basil into one oversized omelet.

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick weekday breakfast or a leisurely weekend brunch, this meal delivers the ultimate feel-good vibe. I highly recommend drizzling balsamic glaze over the top or adding puddles of pesto to heighten the experience. This dish is om-lit!

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Caprese Open-Faced Omelet

Whether you’re in the mood for a quick weekday breakfast or a leisurely weekend brunch, this meal delivers the ultimate feel-good vibe.
Servings: 1 serving
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 7 minutes
Total Time: 12 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Pinch of salt and pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh basil leaves, minced
  • 3 to 4 tomato slices
  • 3 slices mozzarella cheese
  • Fresh whole basil leaves
  • Balsamic glaze, optional

Instructions
 

  • Season eggs with salt, pepper and minced basil. Set aside.
  • Liberally mist an 8- or 10-inch skillet with oil spray and warm over medium-high heat. Add tomato slices to the hot pan and allow them to sear on first side for 1 minute.
  • Using a rubber spatula, flip tomatoes and sear second side for another minute. Pour eggs over tomatoes, tilting the pan to evenly distribute them across the entire circumference.
  • Allow eggs to cook and firm, about 2 minutes. Then, layer on mozzarella slices and cover pan with lid to allow the cheese to melt.
  • When cheese is melted, scatter a few fresh basil leaves and transfer open-faced omelet to a plate by carefully sliding it off the pan.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of balsamic glaze or pesto and freshly ground black pepper.

Notes

Note: Add 30 calories per tablespoon balsamic glaze
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 240Carbohydrates: 4gProtein: 20gTotal Fat: 15g— Unsaturated Fat: 9g— Saturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 390mgSodium: 620mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 2g— Natural Sugar: 2g— Added Sugar: 0g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
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