Easy and quick rice omelet
Learn how to prepare an easy, high-yield, and perfectly golden rice tortilla, ideal for lunch or dinner, with ingredients you have at home.
This rice tortilla is a practical alternative to use up leftover cooked rice from the day before.
When combined with beaten eggs, yellow chili pepper and a touch of Parmesan cheese, it acquires a soft texture inside and a golden color outside.
It's a simple, economical and delicious recipe that you can prepare in just a few minutes.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Beat the eggs: beat the eggs very well until they are frothy.
- Add the rice: add one cup of cooked rice.
- Season: add a tablespoon of chopped yellow chili pepper, a tablespoon of Parmesan cheese and a tablespoon of chopped parsley; season with salt and pepper.
- Fry the tortilla: melt a tablespoon of butter in a pan and add the rice mixture with beaten egg; cook over low heat covering the pan.
- Flip the tortilla: once the tortilla is golden brown, flip it over with the help of a plate so that it browns on the other side.
- To serve: Serve the tortilla with chopped parsley.
TIPS
- Rice can be replaced with noodles.
How healthy are rice tortillas?
Rice tortillas are a filling dish that provides energy and can keep you satisfied for longer. Prepared with fresh ingredients, they're a practical option to include in your menu. For a lighter version, you can brown them with very little oil and serve them with a fresh salad that adds fiber and complements your lunch.
How to prepare an easy and quick rice omelet?
Combine cooked rice with eggs, yellow chili pepper, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cook the mixture in a skillet with butter until golden brown on both sides.
How to make a rice tortilla nice and golden brown?
Cook it over low heat in a pan with butter and let a firm base form before flipping it.
How to flip a rice tortilla without breaking it?
When the base is cooked, place a plate over the pan, flip the tortilla over and slide it back in to cook the other side.
