Is there an open jar of squash caviar in your fridge? Do not rush to throw it away. Make a delicious and satisfying steamed squash omelet. And with a step-by-step recipe and photos, we are ready to help you! Video recipe.
An omelet is the first dish that is prepared for breakfast, for quick snacks, a light dinner, etc. Eggs are the most useful protein that our body needs. There are many options for making an omelet. It is cooked in a frying pan, in an oven, multicooker, double boiler, steam bath, etc. In addition, the dish can be independent or in a company with a variety of additives. Basically, sausage, cheese, tomatoes, etc. are added to the omelet. But today I want to offer another option for cooking many a favorite dietary dish for breakfast - a steamed squash omelet. Zucchini caviar is a tasty, healthy and simple snack that is most often used with a slice of bread. But in the company of eggs, squash caviar will be a great breakfast or snack.
Such an omelet will diversify the morning menu, besides, the food is healthy, dietary and low-calorie. At the same time, one cannot fail to note the excellent taste of the food. This omelet is suitable for dietary and baby food. And if you do not track calories, then an omelet can be prepared according to this recipe in a skillet in oil. Zucchini caviar for a recipe in the summer season can be cooked separately, and in winter you can use a canned preparation made for future use. Of course, you can buy squash caviar, but a store product is incomparable with home-cooked products.
See also how to make a pumpkin omelet.
- Caloric content per 100 g - 75 kcal.
- Servings - 1
- Cooking time - 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- Zucchini caviar - 80 g
- Salt to taste and if necessary
- Eggs - 1 pc.
Step-by-step cooking of a steamed squash omelet, recipe with photo:
1. Wash the eggs, gently break and place the contents in a deep container.
2. Whisk or use a fork to stir the eggs until smooth, so that the egg white and yolk mix. You do not need to beat them with a mixer, you just need to mix until smooth.
3. Add zucchini caviar to the egg mass.
4. Stir eggs with squash and taste. Season with salt if necessary.
5. Place the container with food in a colander.
6. Place the colander in a pot of boiling water. At the same time, make sure that the boiling water does not come into contact with the sieve.
7. Place the lid on the omelette.
8. Steam the zucchini caviar omelet with a closed lid on the steam bath for 7-10 minutes. Serve it to the table immediately after hot cooking, so it will be very tender. Although the dish will be no less tasty after cooling, it will only get a little denser.
See also a video recipe on how to make an airy omelet.
