Bread Omelette
Taking social media by storm, the bread omelette has been hailed as the most genius way of making an egg sandwich.
The bread omelette also goes by the name “egg on toast” and is common street food in India. The beauty of the bread omelette is that it can be paired with just about anything from chaat masala, a range of chutneys, and of course cheese.
Seeing as breakfast is the most important meal of the day, it makes sense why the bread omelette has become so popular. There is little clean-up afterward because all the cooking action takes place in one skillet and there is no risk of burning your toast! It’s a great way to use up any ingredients in your fridge and can be as healthy or as unhealthy as you like. After a brief blab about the health benefits you’ll see below, a few bread omelette recipes if you wish to try this delicious dish for yourself!
Health Benefits of Bread Omelette
Perhaps the biggest and most obvious health benefit of the bread omelet is that it is packed with protein and healthy fats, The eggs in the omelet are great at regulating cholesterol levels and improving eyesight since they are loaded with Vitamin A. There is also some iodine present in the eggs which is beneficial for the thyroid gland. The bread you use will of course impact the health benefits of the bread omelet. I suggest using brown bread as it is full of vital nutrients for growth and development such as zinc, iron, selenium, calcium, and protein! If you decided to add vegetables to your bread omelet, you will also be adding antioxidants to your meal as well as contributing towards your five-a-day.
There’s no reason why the bread omelet has to be a savory affair. Add some peanut butter and sliced strawberries or blueberries for a breakfast your kids are sure to love! The great thing about the bread omelet is that it is so filling so will hopefully stop those late morning hunger pangs!
Bread Omelette - Authentic Recipe
This recipe is the standard way to make a bread omelette. Feel free to experiment and personalize your bread omelet with veggies, meats, chutneys, and different types of cheese.
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
2 slices of brown bread
1 large egg or 2 small
1.5 tsp oil
Salt as needed
Pinch of turmeric
Crushed pepper - optional
2 pinches sandwich masala or chaat masala - optional
2 tbsp chopped onions
1 tbsp chopped capsicum
1 chopped green chili
Coriander and cilantro, chopped
Method:
Start by breaking the egg or eggs into a bowl and beat until frothy. Toss in the chopped onions, chilis, coriander, and capsicum. Add the turmeric and the salt and beat the mixture.
If you desire, you can butter the bread. Add oil to a pan and once heated, pour in the beaten egg mixture and leave to cook until the base is reasonably firm.
Use a spatula to turn the mixture into a square shape. Flip it and fry until completely cooked.
Flip it back over and place the cheese on top. Place the bread slice on a separate frying pan and put the omelet with the cheese on top. Place another slice of bread on top and fry until the cheese starts to melt.
Halve the sandwich and enjoy!
Bread Omelette - Eggless Recipe
Not everyone likes eggs and that’s understandable. This eggless bread omelet recipe is great for those who want something a little lighter or perhaps are craving a bread omelette but alas, have no eggs at their disposal or are just plain vegan.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Ingredients:
1-1/2 Gram flour (besan)
1/4 All-Purpose Flour (Maida)
1 tablespoon Red Chilli powder
Salt, to taste
1/2 Tablespoon Chaat Masala Powder
Water, as required
1 tablespoon Baking powder
Butter, to smear
1/2 cup Onion, finely chopped
2 Green Chillies, finely chopped
Coriander (Dhania) Leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup Tomato, finely chopped
6 Slices Whole Wheat Brown Bread
Method:
Add besan, all-purpose flour, red chili powder, salt to taste, and chaat masala to a large mixing bowl. Add water and make a thin batter.
Add the baking powder and mix it in with the batter.
Grab yourself a nonstick pan, and add one tablespoon of butter.
Once the butter has fully melted, add the chopped onions, green chilies, chopped coriander, and chopped tomato, and let it saute for a few seconds.
Add one ladle or one and a half (according to how large your pan is), and spread the batter.
Allow to cook for a few seconds, and then place one bread in the middle and then flip the bread again. This allows the bread to fully coat with the batter.
Let the omelet cook on one side and then flip it along with the bread to the other side.
Once it has fully cooked, tuck on the omelet side.
Your eggless bread omelet is now ready to serve! Repeat the same process for the other bread slices.
Bread Omelette - Serving Suggestions
While the bread omelet can undoubtedly hold its own as either a breakfast, lunch or even dinner, there’s no reason why it can’t be served with some added extras. Here are some ideas of what to serve with your bread omelet.
Spiced pumpkin smoothie - if you want to avoid a food coma then try serving your bread omelet with this light and delicious spiced pumpkin smoothie! It is super healthy and filling but won’t leave you feeling stuffed.
A radicchio salad with a light olive and apple vinegar dressing - bread omelets are slightly soggy, salty, and yellow, so this bright pink radicchio salad is the perfect accompaniment. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet, and on the opposite side of the color spectrum. Any salad would pair perfectly with the bread omelet but if you’re going for the pretty factor, this is the one!
Tomato ketchup or mint/green chutney - this is the standard pairing with the bread omelet, and for good reason! They are quite simply a match made in food heaven. Chef’s kiss!
Peanut butter with sliced strawberries or banana - on the opposite side of the flavor spectrum is this serving suggestion. If you’re someone who prefers to take their breakfasts on the sweeter side, then this could be the one for you.
