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oyster mushroom omelette

Oyster Mushroom Omelette

Matthew Chin
In this oyster mushroom omelette, the rich umami flavor of the oyster mushrooms paired with the sweetness of caramelized onions creates a wonderful harmony of texture and flavors. It’s light, nutritious, and delicious!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast
Servings 1
Calories 431 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsps butter
  • 1 cup of black oyster mushrooms divided
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • ½ small onion caramelized
  • 2-3 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped chives to garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined.
  • Melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat on a small skillet or omelette pan.
  • Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the oyster mushrooms and cook for 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt 1 tbsp of butter over medium heat, coating the bottom of the pan evenly.
  • Add the beaten eggs and cook for a minute, until the bottom starts the set.
  • On one half of the omelette, add the sauteed oyster mushrooms, followed by the caramelized onions.
  • Let it cook for another minute or two until the edges start to firm and the surface is no longer runny.
  • With a rubber spatula, start to lift the edges of the omelette and fold the untopped half of the omelette over the filling.
  • Slide the omelette onto a plate and garnish with chopped chives. Enjoy!

Notes

Mushrooms in general are about 80-90% water, so you’ll want to cook them separately to get rid of as much moisture as possible and develop some rich flavor as they cook. Skipping this step could result in a soggy omelette.
Oyster mushrooms can dry out easily so add a little more butter than you normally would because as they cook they will absorb the flavor and naturally lose the excess oil anyway.
If by chance, you have a hard time finding the star ingredient of this omelette (black oyster mushrooms), you can easily substitute them for shiitake mushrooms, enoki mushrooms, or truly any other kind of mushroom! You’ll still get that earthy, meaty texture and taste the oyster mushroom provides.
Since oyster mushrooms grow on wood rather than in the ground, they don’t really need to be washed. If you insist on cleaning them before cooking, you can give them a gentle wipe with a damp cloth or a mushroom brush. But don't rinse them with water or else the mushrooms become waterlogged.

Nutrition

Calories: 431kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 18.7gFat: 36.4gSaturated Fat: 18.7gCholesterol: 552mgFiber: 1.8gSugar: 5.1g
Keyword eggs, mushrooms, omelette, vegetarian
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