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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
5 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 mushrooms
  • Leaves from 3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large clove garlic finely chopped
  • 6 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 3 ounces gruyere cheese finely grated, plus extra for sprinkling
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the eggs with the grated Gruyère and remaining thyme.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Gently slide the omelet onto a plate and keep warm while repeating with the remaining ingredients to make a second omelet.
  7. Sprinkle with some extra cheese on top, if desired. Sit down and devour immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1portion Calories 567kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 33g (66%) Fat 44g (68%) Saturated Fat 19g (95%) Monounsaturated Fat 17g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 627mg (209%) Sodium 527mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

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.