Asparagus, Mushroom and Cheese Omelet With Herbs
Back to listIngredients:
- 2 -3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 dash ground black pepper
- 1/8-1/4 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 3 -4 asparagus spears lightly steamed
- 1 -2 italian brown button mushroom in 1/4-inch thick slices lightly steamed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 sprig fresh thyme for garnish
Steps:
- Heat medium skillet over medium-high heat for a minute or two until hot
- Reduce heat to medium and add the butter swirling to coat the bottom of the pan evenly
- In a small bowl use a fork to whisk together the eggs with the water and the pepper
- When butter is melted and sizzling pour the egg mixture all at once into the pan
- Place the asparagus in one layer over the eggs and place the sliced mushrooms down the center sprinkle evenly with thyme
- Reduce heat to low cover and cook over low heat for about 3 minutes until omelet is almost completely set
- Sprinkle evenly with the cheese cover pan and continue to cook over low heat for another minute or two until cheese is melted and omelet is set
- Off the heat and use a wide spatula to carefully fold omelet in half
- Gently slide omelet out of the pan and onto a warmed plate Drizzle with any remaining melted butter in the pan
- Garnish with a sprig of thyme