Palak Paneer Omelette
PakistaniBreakfastDesi eggsEasy
A soft omelette filled with wilted spinach and crumbled paneer — a Pakistani twist on the spinach-and-cheese omelette, high in protein.
Prep time8 min
Cook time10 min
Total time18 min
Servings1
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup spinach leaves, chopped
- 1/3 cup paneer, crumbled
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 tbsp butter or oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Method
- Heat butter or oil and fry the onion until soft.
- Add the spinach and green chilli, cook 2 minutes until wilted. Set aside.
- Whisk the eggs with salt and pepper, and pour into the same pan on medium heat.
- When the eggs are almost set, spread the spinach and paneer over one half.
- Fold the omelette, cook 1 minute more and serve hot with toast or paratha.
Nutrition — estimated per serving
Calories (estimate)250 kcal
Protein (estimate)17 g
Fat (estimate)18 g
Carbs (estimate)4 g
Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).
Tips, food safety & substitutions
Squeeze the wilted spinach lightly so the omelette does not get watery. Food safety: cook the eggs until fully set. Allergens: contains egg and milk (paneer, butter). Substitute: use feta cheese if paneer is not available, or add mushrooms.