Cheese and Tomato Omelette
A Cheese and Tomato Omelette is a classic, quick-cooked egg dish where beaten eggs are folded around a filling of melted cheese and fresh tomatoes. It's a staple of Western home cooking, particularly popular in American and European cuisines for breakfast or a light meal. The simplicity allows for endless variations, but the core combination of savory egg, tangy tomato, and gooey cheese remains beloved.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a satisfying, low-carb option. Key nutrients include high-quality protein from eggs, calcium from cheese, and lycopene from tomatoes, with a typical serving containing roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Protein | 14 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg |
| Vitamin A | 15% DV |
| Vitamin B12 | 15% DV |
| Vitamin D | 10% DV |
| Calcium | 20% DV |
| Phosphorus | 15% DV |
| Selenium | 30% DV |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 20% DV |
| Choline | 100 mg |
Per 1 omelette (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The omelette itself is a culinary technique with roots in ancient Persia, but the cheese and tomato variation is a distinctly modern, global comfort food. Nutritionally, cooking tomatoes actually increases the bioavailability of the antioxidant lycopene, making this a surprisingly nutrient-dense meal.
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