French herb omelette
A soft, pale French omelette filled with chives, parsley and tarragon. Silky inside and ready in moments.
- Time5 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.15 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Beat the eggs with the water, herbs, salt and pepper until just combined.
- 2
Melt the butter in a small non stick frying pan over a medium high heat until it foams.
- 3
Pour in the eggs. Stir with a spatula for 20 seconds, then leave for 20 seconds until barely set.
0 min 40 s - 4
Tilt the pan, fold the omelette in thirds and slide it onto a plate seam side down. It should be pale and slightly runny inside.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.