Chard French Omelette or Chard Omelette Recipe

The French omelette is a versatile and simple dish. In just a few minutes we can have ready a delicious, light dinner with a multitude of possibilities. And today we bring you one of the many versions that this dish offers us: do not miss this recipe of French omelette or chard omelette. A delicious way to eat this vegetable that is so hard for the little ones.

This is a simple version of the Chard Omelette, but with the difference that in this case we are going to make a French omelette, also called omelette. Therefore, it will be thinner and will not have so much filling.
In addition, it is such a versatile preparation that it admits a multitude of variations. You can combine the chard with many other ingredients to give it a personal touch; later we will see all the options we have to give another touch to this recipe.

Chard French Omelette or Chard Omelette Recipe

Before starting with our omelette, we are going to cook the chard. Just put them in a pot with plenty of water and boil until tender. The stalks, you can add them cut or reserve them for other recipes.

But, if you want to save the step of cooking the chard, use tender chard, the ones used for salads. In this way, it will be enough to sauté them in a little oil until they are cooked, before including them in the beaten eggs.

Chard French Omelette or Chard Omelette Recipe

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A simple recipe for a quick and healthy dinner. It is also very versatile and we can add many more ingredients to give it our personal touch.

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Mediterranean

Servings People

Calories 183 kcal

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 bunch of chard (small)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt
Pepper (optional)

Instructions

We are going to clean the chard and, chopped, cook them in a pot with plenty of water. Bring to the boil and boil for a few minutes until tender.
Drain the water well, set aside.
Beat the eggs well in a bowl and add a pinch of salt (and pepper, if you like). Add the chard and mix well.
In a frying pan, put a drizzle of oil, when it is hot, add the eggs with the chard. Put over medium heat and cook, over medium heat, until it is curdled.
When it starts to be ready, you can fold it in half, to give it the characteristic shape of the omelette. And now you have a great French omelette with chard.

Nutrition

Sodium: 764mgCalcium: 202mgVitamin C: 90mgVitamin A: 18823IUSugar: 4gFiber: 5gPotassium: 1258mgCholesterol: 327mgCalories: 183kcalTrans Fat: 1gSaturated Fat: 3gFat: 9gProtein: 16gCarbohydrates: 12gIron: 7mg

Keyword chard, Chard Omelette, Easy Recipes, Eggs, French Omelette, Mediterranean recipes, Omelette, Quick dinners, Swiss chard

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What to add to the French Chard Omelette?

As we were saying, this simple recipe is very versatile, so it admits a multitude of different ingredients to give it another touch.

For example, we can add a little tuna, onion or spring onion, a few slices of ham, cooked ham, bacon….
It will also look great with garlic, all kinds of cheese…

And, if we want to treat ourselves, serve it with a little mayonnaise on a sandwich. It is also a good idea for those days when you want to eat in the countryside or do some route. Just don’t let it get too hot so that the omelette doesn’t spoil.

Complete your menu

You can accompany this French omelette with chard with something simple and light. For example a chopped tomato, or some cucumber sticks with a pinch of salt. It will be more than enough for a healthy and complete dinner.

You can also serve it with a mix of green leaves, arugula, lettuce…

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