One of the best things about eggs is that it can be served in so many different forms – simply boiled or fried, scrambled or as omelette, in soup and salad, in custard and pudding, in rice and rolls. The egg takes on a different texture in each case, making it versatile enough to customize for kids of any age. Once your baby has tried egg yolks in the more basic forms like boiling or frying, go ahead and make things a wee bit more complex with a special dish – egg yolk vegetable omelette for babies!

Egg Yolk Vegetable Omelette for Babies

Ingredients:

• 1 egg yolk
• 1 teaspoon finely grated carrot
• 1/2 teaspoon finely grated beetroot
• 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped coriander leaves
• Pinch of black pepper to taste (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon butter

Method:

1. Beat the egg yolk with a wire whisk or fork.

2. Melt butter in a frying pan and add beaten egg yolk to it. Swirl the pan gently to spread the egg a little, but not too thin.

3. Now scatter the vegetables over the omelette.

4. Season with black pepper powder. Lightly press the veggies on the omelet using a flat spatula.

5. Once the omelette’s bottom is cooked, flip and cook on the other side.

6. Let the omelette cool down a bit before serving.

The vegetables in this egg yolk omelette for babies doesn’t just add to the nutritional quotient, it also makes the dish colorful! If your baby can’t tolerate pepper, you can also use roasted cumin powder instead. Skip salt for babies under one year – the omelette tastes great anyway! Now baby doesn’t have to feel left out at the breakfast table – he can have his very own special omelette!

Here are some more egg yolk recipes for babies:

• Egg Yolk Mash with Orange Juice
• Egg Yolk Ragi Pancakes
• Egg Yolk Quinoa Stir Fry
• Egg Yolk Scramble

Don’t forget to check out our roundup of egg recipes for babies and toddlers!