Bistro Omelette with Gruyère and Herbs

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A delicate French-style omelette filled with nutty Gruyère cheese and fresh herbs, cooked gently to a silky texture perfect for a light brunch. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 10 minutes, combines large eggs, unsalted butter, grated Gruyère cheese into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 5 min Serves 1 French cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Crack 3 large eggs into a bowl. Add 1/4 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper, then whisk vigorously until the mixture is smooth and pale yellow with some air bubbles.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp unsalted butter in an 8-inch non-stick skillet over medium-low heat until melted and foamy but not browned.
  3. Step 3: Pour the eggs into the skillet and let sit for 10 seconds without stirring. Using a spatula, gently pull the cooked edges toward the center while tilting the pan to let uncooked eggs flow to the edges. Continue this gentle folding and swirling for about 2 minutes until the surface is mostly set but still slightly runny on top.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated Gruyère cheese, 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives, and 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley evenly over one half of the omelette.
  5. Step 5: Using the spatula, carefully fold the omelette in half over the filling and cook for an additional 30 seconds to melt the cheese. Slide the omelette onto a warm plate and serve immediately.

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