Omelette au Fromage
French Cheese Omelet
Yes, keto as served. About 3g net carbs per serving, lower than 9 in 10 French dishes.
What it is
A classic, perfectly cooked French omelet known for its tender, often slightly runny interior and fluffy texture, generously filled with melted cheese, typically Gruyère or Comté. Cooked in butter.
Key ingredients
Eggs, butter, cheese (e.g., Gruyère, Comté), salt, black pepper.
Optional tweaks
Decline any accompanying bread or toast. If served with a side salad, ensure the dressing is oil-and-vinegar based without added sugar.
Say this to the waiter (French)
Pour l'Omelette au Fromage, sans pain ni toast s'il vous plaît. Si salade, une vinaigrette huile et vinaigre, sans sucre.
Please serve the Omelette au Fromage without bread or toast. If there's a side salad, I'd like an oil and vinegar dressing, no added sugar.
Watch out for
Accompanying bread/toast, sugary salad dressings, higher carb cheeses (less common for traditional omelets).
Macros are estimates for a typical serving and vary by restaurant. Confirm ingredients with staff, especially if you have allergies. Our ingredient lists are generated automatically and describe how a dish is typically made.
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