Zucchini-Chip Omelet

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 6 Cuisine: American

A savory zucchini and cheese omelet topped with crispy potato chips and paprika, perfect for a hearty breakfast or brunch that appeals to vegetable lovers and comfort food fans.

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Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 2 lb. zucchini, coarsely grated
  • 1 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. pepper
  • 2 eggs, unbeaten
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup potato chips, coarsely crushed
  • paprika

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. In a large skillet, melt butter and sauté the sliced onion until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  4. Remove garlic from the skillet.
  5. Add coarsely grated zucchini, salt, and pepper to the skillet.
  6. Cook, covered, for 5 to 7 minutes until zucchini is fork-tender.
  7. In a bowl, beat eggs with milk and grated Parmesan cheese.
  8. Combine the cooked zucchini mixture with the egg mixture.
  9. Pour the mixture into a 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
  10. Sprinkle crushed potato chips and paprika on top.
  11. Bake for about 20 minutes until the omelet is firm and set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

833 kcal 42% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22g 44% DV
Total Fat 42.9g 55% DV
Carbs 98g 36% DV
Fiber 12.5g 45% DV
Sugar 17.1g 34% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10248mg 100% DV
Potassium 1616.8mg 34% DV
Cholesterol 146mg 49% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 695.3mcg 77% DV
Vitamin C 44mg 49% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 488.5mg 38% DV
Iron 9.9mg 55% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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