Dock Leaf Omelet
A Dock Leaf Omelet is a traditional European foraged dish, combining eggs with the tangy, spinach-like leaves of the broad-leaved dock plant. It's a simple, rustic preparation often made with just eggs, dock leaves, butter, salt, and pepper. This dish is particularly associated with countryside cooking in the UK and parts of Northern Europe.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This omelet is a good source of protein and healthy fats from the eggs, with the dock leaves adding dietary fiber and a range of vitamins and minerals. A typical serving provides around 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 290 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 3 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 350 mg |
| Vitamin A | 220 µg RAE |
| Vitamin C | 15 mg |
| Iron | 3.2 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg |
| Vitamin K | 45 µg |
| Calcium | 95 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg |
| Choline | 180 mg |
Per 1 medium omelet (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of wild food foraging, using a plant often dismissed as a common weed. Nutritionally, dock leaves are surprisingly rich in vitamins A and C, as well as iron, adding a nutritional boost to a simple egg dish.
