The ITV star unveiled a simple Mediterranean-style omelette recipe just last year – and it’s brimming with several delicious ingredients
Lauren Haughey Lifestyle and Money Reporter
13:23, 27 Jan 2025
Ruth Langsford shared her simple recipe on Instagram last August(Image: Dave J Hogan/Getty Images)
Ruth Langsford has shared a simple Mediterranean-style meal, after ‘cobbling it together’ for brunch with a friend. The 64-year-old Loose Women star let fans in on her recipe just last year and explained that it only requires seven key ingredients.
“So, this is what I had in the fridge,” she said, posting to Instagram in August. “Half a red pepper, some little cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, eggs – always got eggs – and a bag of spinach. So, I thought I’ll do a kind of Mediterranean-style omelette.”
Ruth kicked off her guide by throwing some frozen chopped onions and garlic into a frying pan. Simultaneously, she also halved her little cherry tomatoes and fried these in a separate pan with a splash of olive oil.
After this, she popped some sliced red pepper and a handful of spinach in with the onion and garlic. Ruth continued: “After the red pepper, add the spinach and you just really need to wilt the spinach.
“So, what I do is, once it’s in the pan, I put a lid on top and then just let it wilt for, I don’t know, 20 seconds. Then it’s easier to mix it in to the rest of your ingredients.”
In a separate bowl, the ITV star cracked five eggs and seasoned them before whisking. She urged her fans to steer clear of whisking too much as it could leave the omelette ‘very spongy’.
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“So, season your eggs – salt, pepper, you might want to put some chilli flakes, if you want a bit of spice,” Ruth went on. “Whisk them, but don’t whisk too much, otherwise you get a very spongy omelette.
“Then your eggs go into the pan. This is not going to be a lovely, smooth, pretty omelette because there’s a lot in it. It’s more like a Spanish-y omelette, I suppose.
“So, mix that around, then I put a lid on just to slightly cook the top. After that, this is the tricky bit… no, it’s not the tricky bit, this is the easy bit, add the feta cheese, if you like feta cheese.”
Ruth sprinkled the feta on top of her mixture before continuing with the ‘tricky bit’ – folding the omelette over. “I can tell already that I’ve slightly caught the bottom there,” Ruth admitted.
“Caramelised I’d say, not burned, caramelised. There you are! There is brunch, I’ve put some avocado there as well [as the tomatoes], Buck’s Fizz of course if you’re having brunch, some nice coffee, some sourdough toast. So, there you go, brunch for two!”
Beyond its delicious taste, Ruth’s Mediterranean-style omelette may also serve to help anyone looking to shed some pounds. Helen Bell, a nutritionist at the UK Care Guide, previously told the Mirror that eggs are especially beneficial in weight loss diets as they can make you feel fuller for longer.
She said at the time: “In my experience, consuming eggs as a snack can actually be quite beneficial for weight loss. Eggs are high in protein, which helps to increase satiety and keep you feeling fuller for longer.
“This can reduce the overall calorie intake throughout the day. But, it’s important to watch portion sizes and prepare them in a healthy way, like boiling or poaching, to avoid adding unnecessary fats.”
Eggs, as well as chicken, fish, nuts and seeds, are often referred to as ‘clean foods’. This title typically encompasses healthy products that aren’t processed, meaning they haven’t faced any chemical treatment.
Helen continued: “Eating ‘clean foods’ such as chicken, fish, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds can, in my experience, be incredibly beneficial for weight loss. These foods are typically lower in calories and higher in essential nutrients compared to processed foods. They provide fibre, which aids in digestion and helps maintain a feeling of fullness.
“In my experience, clients who switch to a diet rich in these foods often find it easier to manage their weight because they are consuming more nutrient-dense calories that support overall health and metabolism.”
Ruth’s Mediterranean omelette ingredient list
Feta cheeseFive eggsHalf a red pepperChopped garlicSeasoning to taste (salt, pepper, chilli flakes)Chopped onionsHandful of spinach
*Avocado, sourdough toast and lightly roasted cherry tomatoes on the side
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