The new year often inspires us to focus on healthier eating habits, so we’ve put together a series of great recipes to help you plan your meals. For a nutritious and energizing lunch today, try this functional omelet.
Ingredients for the functional omelet:
- 1 large egg
- 1 tbsp collard greens, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp rolled oats
- 1 tbsp chia seeds
- 1 tbsp cooked quinoa
- Salt to taste
How to prepare the functional omelet:
- In a small bowl, crack the egg and whisk until well combined.
- Add the chopped collard greens and mix well.
- Stir in the rolled oats, chia seeds, and cooked quinoa.
- Add salt to taste and mix gently.
- Pour the mixture into a preheated non-stick skillet (or lightly grease it with a little butter).
- Cook until the bottom is golden brown, then flip to cook through.
- Your healthy omelet is ready to serve. Enjoy!
Tips:
Feel free to customize this recipe! You can adjust the amount of grains or swap them for your favorites. For the oats, you can use rolled, steel-cut, or oat flour. You can also add your choice of healthy fillings to make it even more satisfying.
A little bit about the history of the omelet:
The omelet is believed to have originated in ancient Persia. Whisked eggs were mixed with chopped herbs, fried until set, and cut into pieces, creating a dish known as ‘kookoo’. It is thought that the recipe reached Europe via the Middle East and North Africa, where it evolved into the Italian frittata, Spanish tortilla, and French omelette.
In France, the iconic omelet is often linked to Annette Poulard in 1888, at Mont Saint-Michel in Normandy. She created a nutritious and easy-to-prepare meal for hungry pilgrims visiting the Sanctuary of Saint Michael. Today, the Mère Poulard restaurant still stands at the entrance of the site (Source: Wikipedia).
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