Spicy Chili Omelet

5 from 1 vote

This easy chili omelet is full of flavor and perfect for a quick, spicy breakfast. Made with fresh ingredients, it’s a great way to start your day.

Prep Time10

Cook Time12

Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: American

Diet: Vegetarian

Servings: person

Calories: 315kcal

Author: Adina

Chop: Finely chop the onion and the green chili. Finely chop the tomatoes, but keep them separated from the rest.
½ small onion + 1 green chili + 2 very small tomatoes
Sauté: Melt 1 teaspoon of butter in the pan and sauté the onion and chili for about 5 minutes, until soft. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes. Stir in salt, pepper, cumin, or any other seasoning you're using.
¼ teaspoon cumin + ¼ teaspoon fine sea salt + ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Combine omelet ingredients: In a bowl, whisk the eggs and mix in the cooked onion and chili mixture and the grated cheese.
2 large eggs + 2 tablespoons grated cheese
Make the omelet: Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of butter in the pan. Pour in the egg mixture and let it cook undisturbed for about 1 minute, until the bottom starts to set. Gently lift the edges with a spatula or wooden spoon and tilt the pan so the uncooked egg runs underneath. Continue until most of the egg is set, but the top is still a little soft.
Fold the omelet: Fold one half of the omelet over the other, cook for a few more seconds, then slide it onto a plate and serve right away. Sprinkle it with parsley, basil, or other fresh herbs if desired.

Pan size: Use an 8-inch (20 cm) nonstick skillet to make a 2-egg omelet for one person. For a larger 4-egg omelet (to serve two), use a larger skillet, about 10–12 inches (25–30 cm), and cut it in half to serve.
Onion: You can also use a shallot, red onion, or green onions.
Chili: I used a medium-hot green chili, but any fresh chili will work - just keep its heat level in mind and adjust the amount to suit your taste. If you don’t have fresh chili, you can use red pepper flakes (red chili flakes) instead.
Spices: I love to use a small pinch of cumin, but you can definitely leave it out if you don’t have it. You can also replace it with a pinch of other spices or dried herbs, such as coriander, curry powder, garam masala, Cajun seasoning, Italian seasoning, thyme, oregano, basil, and so on.