Spinach and Cheese Omelette Recipe: Spanish Classic 2026

Isabel Gaines
Spinach and Cheese Omelette Recipe: Spanish Classic
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This spinach and cheese omelette is a nutritious, incredibly easy and quick Spanish dish that comes together in just 10 minutes. It is the perfect way to enjoy a generous serving of vegetables in a delicious form, whether for breakfast, lunch or a light dinner.

Spanish spinach and cheese omelette served on a plate


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The filling mixes fresh spinach leaves with fragrant dill, chives and grated Parmesan, all wrapped in softly set eggs. We love using Parmesan here, but mozzarella or feta work beautifully too, each giving a different but equally tasty result.

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Homemade spinach and cheese omelette folded on a plate

To keep the spinach from browning and losing its texture, the omelette is set first without the greens, then filled and folded. This way the spinach stays tender and juicy inside, making every bite soft and full of flavor.

Ingredients for Spinach and Cheese Omelette

This recipe makes 1 serving.

  • 50 g spinach leaves
  • 1 teaspoon chopped dill
  • 1 teaspoon chopped chives
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt
  • 2 medium eggs
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil

Ingredients for spinach and cheese omelette on a table

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How to Make Spinach and Cheese Omelette Step by Step

1. Mix the spinach with cheese and herbs

Start by mixing in a bowl 50 g of roughly chopped spinach with 1 teaspoon of chopped dill, 1 teaspoon of chopped chives and 2 tablespoons of grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.

Mixing chopped spinach with herbs and grated cheese in a bowl

2. Beat the eggs

Crack the 2 medium eggs into a bowl and beat them well with a fork or whisk until fully combined and slightly frothy.

Beating eggs in a bowl for the omelette

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3. Set the omelette on one side

Heat 1 tablespoon of butter or olive oil in a frying pan, pour in the beaten eggs and cook the omelette on one side over low heat.

Setting the omelette on one side in a frying pan

4. Add the spinach mixture

Cover the omelette with the spinach mixture, put the lid on the pan and cook the omelette this way for 2 minutes.

Adding the spinach and cheese mixture over the omelette in the pan

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5. Fold the omelette

Fold the spinach and cheese omelette in half as shown in the next image and cook it for 1 more minute.

Folding the spinach omelette in half in the pan

6. Serve immediately

Serve the spinach and cheese omelette immediately so you can enjoy it freshly made.

Spinach and cheese omelette ready to eat on a plate

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Tips for the Best Spinach and Cheese Omelette

Choose your cheese

For this recipe we chose Parmesan to mix with the spinach, though we sometimes pick grated mozzarella or even feta, which give very different but equally delicious results. Using a different cheese each time lets you enjoy new flavors and also helps use up whatever cheese you have in the fridge.

Keep the spinach tender

To avoid the spinach browning in the pan and losing its texture, set the omelette first without it and add the greens afterward as the filling. This way, tucked inside, the omelette turns out very soft and very tasty.

Make it a fuller meal

For a more complete omelette, you can serve it with some cherry tomatoes or sautéed mushrooms and a few slices of whole wheat toast.

Prep time 5 minutes
Cook time 5 minutes
Total time 10 minutes
Servings 1
Category Main course
Cuisine Spanish
Calories 364 kcal

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Isabel Gaines

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Isabel Gaines

As a former restaurant owner turned reporter, Isabel brings a unique perspective to Grand Goldman. With decades of experience, her articles on cooking and homemaking are both informative and engaging, reflecting her deep knowledge and love for all things culinary.


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