By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 14, 2026
Serves 1
199 cal · 11 min
Kimchi Omelet
Recipe GLPRd9626dcc3b4c75
A savory Korean-inspired omelet featuring eggs cooked with spicy fermented kimchi, tender zucchini, and fresh scallions. This quick, protein-rich dish is lightly sweetened with mirin and comes together in minutes for a satisfying main course.
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Ingredients
2 large eggs
salt to taste
black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon mirin
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/4 small-to-medium zucchini, thinly sliced
1/2 scallion, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons chopped kimchi
Directions
Crack the eggs into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt, a few grinds of black pepper, and the mirin. Whisk together until well combined and smooth.
Heat the vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is shimmering, add the sliced zucchini, scallion pieces, and chopped kimchi. Sauté for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften and the kimchi releases its flavors.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables in the skillet. Cover with a lid and cook over moderate heat for 2 minutes, until the eggs are mostly set but still slightly moist on top.
Remove the lid. Carefully fold the omelet in half using a spatula. Cook for another 1-2 minutes if you prefer a firmer omelet, or serve immediately for a softer center.
Slide the omelet onto a plate. Serve hot, with additional chopped kimchi on the side if desired.
Comments
Kimchi is not stocked at most Charlotte-area Harris Teeter, Food Lion, Publix, or ALDI locations; you will need a trip to an Asian market like H-Mart or a specialty grocer to source it reliably. The 11-minute stated time omits the time to chop zucchini and scallion, and to bring an omelet to proper doneness without breaking it—plan for 15 to 18 minutes total. Cost per serving runs $3.50–$4.50 because a proper kimchi jar costs $5–$7 and you use a quarter cup here, offsetting the cheap eggs. This is a single-serve weeknight recipe that does not reheat well; it suits someone who likes quick, spicy fermented-vegetable flavors and is willing to plan a secondary shopping stop.
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