5 from 6 votes
Omelet with Chanterelles
This omelet with chanterelles is one of my favorite easy weeknight dinners that feels fancy, even though it's stunningly easy. Truly French, the combination of chanterelles, eggs, thyme, and Gruyère just can't be beaten.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
servings
Calories:
567 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
French
Ingredients
- 1 to 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 7 ounces chanterelle mushroom
- thyme leaves from 3 to 4 sprigs, fresh
- salt sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- black pepper sea salt; freshly ground black pepper
- 1 large garlic finely chopped, clove
- 6 large egg lightly beaten
- 3 ounces gruyere cheese finely grated, plus extra for sprinkling
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter unsalted
Instructions
- In a large nonstick skillet or cast iron skillet over medium heat, warm 1 tablespoon of the oil. Add the chanterelles whole, sprinkle with half the thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes.
- Add the garlic and stir well. Cook until the mushrooms have shrunk down by half, 5 to 10 minutes more, adding more oil if needed. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl.
- In a separate bowl, mix the eggs with the grated Gruyère and remaining thyme.
- In the same skillet over medium heat, melt half the butter. Pour half the egg mixture into the skillet and, using a wooden spoon, swirl it around the pan. As the egg begins to cook and form a layer on the bottom, loosen the omelet with a spatula.
- Once it’s free from the bottom of the pan, start dotting half the mushrooms over half the eggs. When the egg on the surface is almost cooked, carefully fold over the mushroom-free side with a spatula to create a half circle.
- Gently slide the omelet onto a plate and keep warm while repeating with the remaining ingredients to make a second omelet.
- Sprinkle with some extra cheese on top, if desired. Sit down and devour immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1portion
Calories
567kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
44g
(68%)
Saturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Monounsaturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Trans Fat
0.4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
627mg
(209%)
Sodium
527mg
(22%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 567
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 567kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 44g | 68% |
| Saturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 627mg | 209% |
| Sodium | 527mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.