Cretan-Style Zucchini Omelet with Mint & Feta
Enjoy a taste of the Mediterranean with this flavorful omelet inspired by Cretan cuisine. Tender, golden zucchini and fresh mint are folded into fluffy eggs, topped with tangy feta cheese for a simple yet satisfying meal perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner.
Prep Time 7 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 27 minutes mins
Servings 3
Calories 321 kcal
- 6 large eggs
- 1 large zucchini approx. 10–11 oz / 300 g, or 2 medium zucchini
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided (2 tbsp for sautéing zucchini + about 1 tbsp as needed for cooking the omelets)
- 1½ tablespoons fresh mint finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ⅛ teaspoon fine salt plus more to taste (feta is salty)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- ⅓ cup about 1.5 oz / 45 g crumbled feta cheese
Prepare Zucchini: Wash and trim zucchini. Slice into rounds ~¼ inch (≈0.6 cm) thick. Lightly season with a pinch of salt.
Sauté Zucchini: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the skillet over medium heat. Arrange zucchini in a single layer (cook in batches if needed) and sauté 3–4 minutes per side until tender and nicely browned. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels; leave any residual oil in the skillet.
Prepare Egg Mixture: In a bowl, whisk eggs with mint, oregano, a small pinch of salt, and black pepper until well combined and slightly frothy.
Cook the Omelets: Return the skillet to medium heat; if the pan looks dry, add about 1 teaspoon of the remaining oil before each omelet. Pour one-third of the egg mixture into the skillet, swirling to create an even layer.
Set and Fill: Cook undisturbed 1–2 minutes until edges set. Lift edges and tilt the pan so uncooked egg flows underneath; cook until mostly set but the surface is still slightly moist (about 3–4 minutes total). Arrange one-third of the sautéed zucchini over one half. Doneness: the surface should look just set with no glossy liquid; underside lightly golden.
Fold and Finish: Fold over to a half-moon and cook 30–60 seconds more.
Serve: Slide onto a plate and sprinkle one-third of the feta on top.
Repeat: Repeat steps 4–7 for the remaining egg mixture, zucchini, and feta.
Yield: 3 individual omelets (3 servings).
Salt cautiously—feta is naturally salty.
Estimated Nutrition (per serving, 1 omelet)
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Calories: 321 kcal
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Protein: 16 g
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Fat: 27 g
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Saturated Fat: ≈7 g
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Monounsaturated Fat: ≈15 g
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Polyunsaturated Fat: ≈3 g
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Carbohydrates: ≈5 g
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Cholesterol: ≈385 mg
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Sodium: ≈386 mg (varies with salt and feta)