Omelette Fines Herbes
Classic French omelette filled with fresh tarragon, chives, and parsley.

Total
12 min
Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh chives
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh tarragon
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon cream(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add salt, pepper, and cream if using, and whisk vigorously with a fork until fully combined and slightly frothy (2 minutes).
- 2
Stir in the chopped chives, parsley, and tarragon, reserving a small pinch of herbs for garnish.
- 3
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and melt 1 tablespoon of butter until foaming but not browned (1 minute).
- 4
Pour in half the egg mixture and cook, shaking the pan and stirring gently with a spatula, until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly glossy on top (2-3 minutes).
- 5
Fold or roll the omelette onto a plate, sprinkle with reserved herbs, and repeat with the remaining butter and egg mixture. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
285
14% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 19 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
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