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Egg White Omelette

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by Vered DeLeeuwUpdated May 10, 2025
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5 from 28 votes

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I used to think an egg white omelette couldn't be as good as a "real" one. I was wrong! This omelette is fluffy and delicious. The addition of veggies and parmesan greatly enhances it, and it's ready in 20 minutes!

An egg white omelette is served on a white plate.

This fluffy egg white omelette is so easy to make, and it tastes amazing! It's quickly become one of my favorite breakfasts. I don't normally shy away from egg yolks. But sometimes, a recipe like chocolate custard calls for yolks only, and I am left with extra egg whites. This recipe is perfect for using them.

Ingredients and Variations

The ingredients needed to make an egg white omelette.

See the recipe card for exact measurements. Here are my comments on the ingredients.

  • Egg whites: I use four large egg whites in this recipe. You can use fresh egg whites or egg whites from a carton, but fresh egg whites will taste better and produce a fluffier omelette.
  • To season: Kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Vegetables: Chopped scallions and halved cherry tomatoes. You can use other veggies, including yellow onions, olives, mushrooms, and bell peppers.
  • Olive oil spray: For the pan.
  • Parmesan cheese: You can replace the parmesan with crumbled feta, crumbled goat cheese, or shredded sharp cheddar.

Instructions

The detailed instructions and step-by-step photos are included in the recipe card. Here's a quick overview.

Whisk the egg whites with salt, pepper, and garlic powder until frothy.

Whipping the egg whites.

Pour the mixture into a warm, greased, nonstick skillet. Scatter the tomatoes and scallions on top. Allow the edges to set, then gently and repeatedly lift the edges to allow uncooked eggs to get to the bottom, where they'll cook faster.

Cooking the omelette.

When the bottom is cooked and the top is no longer runny but still wet, carefully flip the omelette and top it with parmesan. Fold it in two, slide it onto a plate, and serve.

The omelette is served.

5 stars rating. Loved this! Didn’t change a thing and will definitely be on repeat. Although mine didn’t come out very pretty at the end, since I couldn’t master the flip.
Susan
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Recipe Tips

  1. I usually season an omelette (such as this hearty chorizo omelette) with just salt and pepper, but egg whites are bland - almost flavorless - and benefit from additional spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
  2. To ensure your omelette is fluffy, beat the egg whites well and patiently cook the omelette on medium-low heat, resisting the temptation to crank up the heat.
  3. Storage tips: It's pretty unusual to have leftover omelette, but if you do, you can keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat them covered in the microwave. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers.
  4. Flipping an omelette: I envy professional cooks who have mastered the technique of flipping it with a quick motion of their wrist. I am a home cook, so my methods are not as impressive. One way is to use two wide spatulas, but this can result in the omelette getting torn. Another way, shown in the image below, is to place a heatproof plate on top of the skillet, invert the omelette onto the plate, and slide it back onto the skillet, cooked side up. Watch the video in the recipe card to see exactly how I do it.
Flipping the omelette.

Serving Suggestions

I typically serve this omeltte for breakfast or brunch, accompanied by any of the following:

  • Microwave bacon
  • Oven bacon
  • Almond flour biscuits
  • Cheese muffins
  • Almond flour bread
  • Sausage patties

When I serve it for dinner, I like to add a simple vegetable side or a salad, such as:

  • Steamed asparagus
  • Microwave broccoli
  • Cucumber tomato salad
  • Spinach salad

Recipe Card

An egg white omelette is served on a white plate.
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Fluffy Egg White Omelette

I used to think an egg white omelette couldn't be as good as a "real" one. This recipe has proven me wrong!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time10 minutes mins
Total Time20 minutes mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1 omelette
Calories: 149kcal
Author: Vered DeLeeuw
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Ingredients

  • 4 large egg whites
  • ¼ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper - freshly ground
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese - grated
  • ¼ cup scallions - green parts, chopped
  • ⅓ cup cherry tomatoes - firm, halved
  • Olive oil spray

Instructions

  • Heat a nonstick 8-inch skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes.
    Heating the skillet.
  • Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, vigorously whisk the egg whites with salt, pepper, and garlic powder, until frothy.
    Whipping the egg whites.
  • Lightly spray the skillet with olive oil, then pour the egg whites in and start cooking them, tilting the skillet to spread them evenly.
    Egg whites were added to the skillet.
  • Scatter the tomatoes and green onions on top.
    Adding veggies to the omelette.
  • As soon as the edges start to set, reduce the heat to medium-low. Gently and repeatedly lift the edges of the omelette and tilt the skillet to allow the still-runny egg whites to slide to the bottom of the pan, where they will cook faster.
    Cooking the omelette.
  • When the bottom is cooked and the top is not runny anymore but is still wet, carefully flip the omelette. I sometimes use two large spatulas for this task. Another method, shown in the video below, is to place a large heatproof plate on top of the skillet (careful - it will be hot), invert the omelette onto the plate, and then slide it back into the pan, cooked side up.
    Flipping the omelette.
  • After flipping the omelette, sprinkle it with the parmesan.
    Adding parmesan.
  • Fold the omelette and slide it onto a plate.
    Folding the omelette.
  • Serve immediately.
    The omelette is served.

Notes

  • I usually season an omelette with salt and pepper, but egg whites are bland - almost flavorless - and benefit from additional spices like garlic powder, onion powder, and dried thyme.
  • Instead of parmesan, you can use a variety of other cheeses. I sometimes use shredded cheddar, for example, or crumbled feta. If using a cheese other than parmesan, you can use a little more of it - up to ¼ cup.
  • You can use fresh egg whites or egg whites from a carton, but fresh ones taste better.
  • If you have any leftovers, you can keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, and reheat them covered in the microwave. I don't recommend freezing the leftovers. 

Nutrition per Serving

Serving: 1 omelette | Calories: 149 kcal | Carbohydrates: 4 g | Protein: 19 g | Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 461 mg | Fiber: 1 g

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  1. Debra Burton says

    May 16, 2025 at 7:16 am

    5 stars
    Great!

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