Gwyneth Paltrow Shares Persian Omelette Recipe In Latest ‘Boyfriend Breakfast’ Series
The actress whips up a nimrooye piaz dagh with caramelized onions on a rainy morning.
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On a rainy morning, actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow treated her boyfriend to a traditional Persian dish, continuing her popular social media series showcasing her culinary skills.
Paltrow shared an appetizing cooking video of a golden-brown omelette on Instagram, captioning it: “Rainy morning #boyfriendbreakfast feat. nimrooye piaz dagh—a Persian caramelized onion omelette with golden, jammy onions, crisped edges, and a fluffy center. Thank you for recipe inspo @cheffinwithzach.”
The short clip showcases the perfectly cooked omelette with its distinctive caramelized appearance—crispy around the edges while maintaining a soft center, garnished with what appears to be fresh herbs.
This Persian omelette post is the latest installment in Paltrow’s ongoing “boyfriend breakfast” series, where she documents special meals prepared for her husband, producer Brad Falchuk. The couple married in 2018 after meeting on the set of “Glee,” which Falchuk co-created.
The series has become something of a signature on Paltrow’s Instagram feed. Just weeks earlier, she shared an Easter weekend “boyfriend breakfast” featuring protein pancakes topped with caramelized bananas, crispy bacon, and fried eggs. Another recent post showcased her attempt at making Filipino pork tocino with cauliflower rice, which she described as a “carb light #boyfriendbreakfast.”
She also shared a Passover-themed breakfast, simply captioned “Chag Sameach #boyfriendbreakfast,” demonstrating how she incorporates different cultural traditions into her cooking.
Paltrow credits Chef Zach Engel for inspiring this particular recipe. Engel is known for his Middle Eastern cuisine expertise, having won the James Beard Award for Rising Star Chef in 2017 and currently serving as chef and owner of Galit, a Middle Eastern restaurant in Chicago.
The dish itself—nimrooye piaz dagh—is a traditional Persian omelette where onions are caramelized until golden and jammy before eggs are added to create a fluffy yet crisp-edged breakfast. The combination of slow-cooked onions with eggs creates a sweet-savory flavor profile that’s both comforting and sophisticated.
This focus on cooking aligns with Paltrow’s recent podcast discussions. In a recent episode of The Goop Podcast, she reflected on the role food has played in her life, stating, “So many of the moments I treasure most have happened in the kitchen or around a table.” The episode explored how food has shaped her wellness journey, creativity, and relationships.
Paltrow has long been associated with food and wellness through her lifestyle brand Goop, which she founded in 2008. What began as a weekly newsletter has expanded into a major wellness brand offering everything from recipes to health advice and products.
Beyond her culinary adventures, Paltrow has been open about her family life with her husband Brad. The couple has been navigating a blended family since their marriage, with Paltrow having two children—Apple and Moses Martin—from her previous marriage to Coldplay frontman Chris Martin.
The Oscar-winning actress, who stepped back from full-time acting to focus on her business ventures and family, clearly finds joy in creating memorable meals for her loved ones. Her “boyfriend breakfast” series offers followers a glimpse into her domestic life and showcases her genuine interest in diverse culinary traditions.
As Paltrow continues to share these intimate cooking moments, she demonstrates how food serves as both a creative outlet and a way to nurture relationships—something she’s been exploring both personally and through her wellness platform.
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