Name: Spinach & Potato Omelette
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: US
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon coconut oil; 1 medium Spanish sweet onion, chopped; 2 cups fresh spinach; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 ounce shredded mozzarella cheese; 1 cup leftover mashed potatoes; 1 tablespoon salsa; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Recipes

Spinach Omelette with Leftover Mashed Potatoes

Sep 29, 2025
by Adelbert Beier
- 5.0 / 5 ( 1 Ratings)
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PREP TIME

5 mins
COOK TIME

10 mins
TOTAL TIME

15 mins
SERVING

1 People
VIEWS

3

Transform yesterday's mashed potatoes into a delectable and hearty omelette, packed with fresh spinach and savory flavors. This dish elevates the humble omelette into a satisfying and sophisticated breakfast or brunch.

Ingridients

Adjust Servings

1 teaspoon coconut oil

1 medium Spanish sweet onion, chopped

2 cups fresh spinach

2 large eggs, beaten

1 ounce shredded mozzarella cheese

1 cup leftover mashed potatoes

1 tablespoon salsa

Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Nutrition

Carbohydrate

52 g
Cholesterol

391 mg
Fiber

7 g
Protein

27 g
Saturated Fat

11 g
Sodium

1126 mg
Sugar

9 g
Fat

21 g
Unsaturated Fat

0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step

1 mins

Heat coconut oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. (1 minute)

02

Step

5 mins

Sauté the chopped Spanish sweet onion in the hot oil until softened and translucent. (5 minutes)

03

Step

2 mins

Add the fresh spinach and beaten eggs to the skillet, gently mixing to coat the spinach evenly with the egg mixture. (2 minutes)

04

Step

1 mins

Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese over the egg and spinach mixture. Cover the skillet with a lid. (1 minute)

05

Step

5 mins

Reduce the heat to low and steam the omelette until the eggs are fully set and cooked through. (5 minutes)

06

Step

2 mins

While the omelette is steaming, microwave the leftover mashed potatoes until heated through. (2 minutes)

07

Step

1 mins

Carefully slide the cooked omelette onto a plate, arrange the heated mashed potatoes alongside, and top with a spoonful of your favorite salsa. (1 minute)

08

Step

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste before serving.

For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sautéing onions.
Feel free to substitute the mozzarella with another cheese of your choice, such as cheddar or Gruyère.
If you don't have leftover mashed potatoes, you can quickly microwave a fresh potato and mash it with a little butter and milk.
Experiment with different types of salsa to customize the flavor profile of the dish.

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