Shiitake Mushroom Omelette
This shiitake mushroom omelette has a delicious mix of mushrooms, cheese, and a little kick of spice to get you going. The rich flavors of the omelette served with toast, salad, hashbrowns or any of your favorite morning sides are a great way to start your day.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili flakes + 1 tsp to garnish
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese grated
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 3-4 eggs
- ¾ cup shiitake mushrooms quartered
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chives for garnishing
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add your eggs, 1 tsp of chili flakes, and a pinch of salt and whisk until combined and bubbles form.
- Heat a large nonstick frying pan on medium and add your oil.
- Once hot, add your garlic and saute for two minutes until golden.
- Add your mushrooms and sear until golden on the edges, stirring occasionally, about eight minutes.
- Once ready, remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add your eggs and cook for 2-3 minutes until a skin forms.
- On one side add cheddar cheese, mushrooms, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the omelette cook for about two minutes until the egg solidifies, fold, and place into a serving plate.
- Garnish with a pinch of chili flakes and chives.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Shiitake mushrooms are pretty dense so make sure to cut them into quarters so the insides cook just as well. If you’re concerned that they might be underdone, add a little bit of water (2 tbsp should be enough) and the moisture will be absorbed into the mushroom, cooking them from the inside.
If you’re using dry shiitake mushrooms, soak them overnight and rinse them off so there isn’t any excess debris. You may also want to check the end of the stems to see the quality of the mushrooms. If they are very dark or overly fuzzy, cut them off and remove them from the rest of the mushrooms.
If you’re looking to serve this for guests, try doubling the recipe and potentially using a different cheese. Pecorino or gruyere are great options as they have a bolder and sharper taste. You can also garnish with arugula tossed in oil to give a nice sheen and wow your guests when they see it.
Nutrition
Calories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 16.3gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 275mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3g
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