Spinach omelette has to be our favourite standby – quick, easy and packed full of useful nutrients for pregnant women. The spinach is full of folates and the eggs pack a good protein punch. Serve it with extra salad to add to your five a day of pregnancy vitamins!
If there is one food that is universally recognised as a breakfast staple, it has to be the humble egg. Every morning, most of us prepare various egg recipes to get the day started. The best part is that eggs are extremely versatile. There are numerous ways to prepare eggs: boil them, fry them, scramble them, or bake them—the choice is yours. If you love having eggs as much as we do, here we bring you one more interesting recipe: Pregnancy Friendly Spinach Omelette Packed with Iron. Eggs are rich in protein, whereas spinach is rich in iron, vitamin C, vitamin E, potassium, and magnesium. This makes the omelette a delicious and nutritious breakfast option, especially during pregnancy.
To prepare this recipe, all you need is some basic kitchen essentials, such as eggs, spinach, a few seasonings, and oil. That’s it! Besides having it for breakfast, you can also enjoy it to curb your mid-meal hunger pangs. So, what are you waiting for? Let’s get started with the recipe. Take a look below to learn the steps.
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Pregnancy-Friendly Spinach Omelette Packed with Iron
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kcalSpinach omelette has to be our favourite standby – quick, easy and packed full of useful nutrients for pregnant women.
Ingredients
2 eggs
Approx. 30g (a good handful) of baby spinach leaves, torn or roughly chopped
1 ½ tbsps grated Parmesan cheese
A knob of butter
A shake of ground nutmeg to taste
salt and pepper
Directions
- Beat the eggs vigorously in a bowl and stir in the chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with nutmeg, salt andpepper.
- Melt the butter in a small frying pan until it’s bubbling. Be careful not to let the butter burn.
- Add the egg mixture and cook for about 3 minutes, until partially set. Push the edges towards the middle with a spatula to let the uncooked mixture flow into the pan to make sure it’s cooked through but still soft in the middle.
- Fold the omelette in half and slide onto a plate.
- Serve with salad.
- Eat immediately!
Notes
- Add a handful of cheddar cheese before you fold the omelette and let it melt slightly in the pan before serving.