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Top tips for tasty omelettes and frittatas

Frittatas and omelettes: What’s the difference?
Well, not much really. With an omelette, the toppings are added only once the egg has
almost cooked through, whereas with a frittata, the cooked toppings are added while the
egg is still raw. An omelette is usually thinner than a frittata and is presented flipped, while a
frittata is traditionally served in wedges.

Why eat eggs?
These globes of perfection are super quick to prepare and are filled with so much good
stuff. Here are more reasons why we love them:

Eggs are packed with protein.
They’re rich in B, A and D vitamins.
Eggs also contain calcium and iron.
They’re inexpensive compared to other protein-rich foods like meat.

How to cook traditional omelettes

Choose the best tools
The best choice for cooking omelettes is a heavy-based, non-stick, 20cm pan with rounded
rather than steep edges, as it makes rolling or flipping the cooked egg a lot easier.

When beating eggs, a fork or flat egg beater will stand you in good stead. The idea is to beat
the eggs without incorporating too much air, so for this reason, it’s best to avoid a balloon
whisk.

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