Mushroom Omelette

Name: Mushroom Omelette
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 4 Eggs; 20 Mixed mushrooms; 1 tbsp Milk; 1 pinch Sea salt and black pepper; 30 g Mature cheddar, (grated); 1 handful Flat leaf parsley

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This Mushroom Omelette is a filling and protein packed meal, whether you have it for dinner or breakfast. Low on calories, but high in protein it's a meal that will be on the table in under 10 minutes. Make garlicky herby mushrooms, fill it with any cheese you like and serve it with either a light salad or some potato hash for a hearty breakfast.

A mushroom omelette on a plate with salad.

An omelette is one of those dishes that everyone should know how to make and this post has all the hints and tips to make the perfect omelette every time. Omelettes are quick, easy and cheap to make and they should be a regular in your meal repertoire. Mushrooms make the perfect veggie filling too.

You know when sometimes you just want breakfast for dinner, but you don't want to go down the route of Coco Pops after 7pm? Well, that's where a filling omelette comes in handy. This is our go-to when we get in late and don't want to skip dinner, but also don't want to go to bed after a heavy meal.

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Why should you try it?
What you will need
Step by step
What is the best cheese to put in an omelette?
What mushrooms to use in an omelette?
Are omelettes healthy?
What herbs can you put in an omelette?
What To Serve It With
FAQs
Extra tips
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Recipe

Why should you try it?

Ready in under 10 minutes
Cheap to make
Easy to adapt
Under 280 calories
Low carb

What you will need

Eggs - The fresher the better. We always try to use organic free range eggs as you always get a nice golden yolk.
Mushrooms - A mixture of mushrooms is nice to add texture to the dish. We used shiitake and chestnut mushrooms, but really, any mushrooms will work.
Milk - Just a splash of whole milk to help lighten the omelette.
Cheese - We went for grated cheddar, but any good melting cheese will work - gouda, provolone or gruyere all melt well.
Parsley - Parsley and mushrooms are great combination. Other herbs you could use include coriander (cilantro), chives or basil.

All the ingredients needed to make this recipe laid out on a wooden surface.

Step by step

One: Crack the eggs in to bowl and add the milk and salt and pepper and lightly whisk.

A white bowl containing four cracked eggs.

Two: Slice the mushrooms in to thin slices.

Three: Add a teaspoon of oil in a pan and once hot add the mushrooms. Gently cook for 3 minutes until they have softened. Remove them from the pan and set aside.

Four: Put the pan back on the heat and add the whisked eggs. Leave for around 5 seconds and then swirl the pan so that the whole surface is covered. Cook for around 30 second and then swirl the pan again and cook for another 60-90 second until the eggs have set.

Five: Add the fillings to one half of the omelette.

A frying pan with a partially cooked omelette, half covered in mushrooms, greens and cheese.

Six: Fold the other half on top and slide on to a plate and serve.

A frying pan containing a mushroom omelette folded in half.

What is the best cheese to put in an omelette?

Although the mushrooms are obviously the star of the show, it's not much of an omelette without some cheese. We have gone with mature cheddar to keep it simple. We use mature rather than mild as you can use less because it has such a strong flavour.

Don't feel like you have to stick with just one cheese though - mix it up a bit. Goats cheese goes well in an omelette and gruyere or gouda and mushrooms are a match made in heaven.

What mushrooms to use in an omelette?

What makes this mushroom omelette a little bit special, is that just like our Mushroom Stroganoff recipe, we have used a variety of different mushrooms for added taste and texture. If your budget allows, buy a few different varieties to liven your omelette up. We went with shiitake and chestnut, but some exotic mushrooms would be a great addition.

A selection of different mushrooms on a wooden surface.

Are omelettes healthy?

Not only do we cook mushrooms omelettes often because of how quick they are, but because of how low in calories they are. If we have had a heavy lunch, then this is a good dinner option as it is only 279 calories.

It's a healthy mushroom omelette, as mushrooms have a tonne of nutritional benefits like being high in fibre and a good source of B-vitamins.

What herbs can you put in an omelette?

There are no hard and fast rules here, but it's good to use herbs that complement the other ingredients you are using. We think that mushrooms and parsley work well together, so that is what we have used. But chives are also good because they have a nice onion flavour.

We wouldn't recommend using a woody herb like rosemary or time - instead choose something that will cook quickly like parsley, coriander or chives.

What To Serve It With

Keep this as a light meal by itself, or add some sourdough toast or even some homemade potato wedges if you have the time to make them. Omelettes are so often overlooked, but they can be a really filling and healthy meal option, that doesn't have to break the bank either.

Mushroom omelette and salad on a plate with bread and tomatoes.

FAQs

What Eggs are best to make an omelette with?

When it comes to making the perfect omelette, the best quality eggs are needed. We like something with a really golden yolk, like Clarence Court, as it makes a nice coloured omelette. And free range is a must. Bring the eggs to room temperature too before cracking, as it makes the omelette cook quicker.

Do you need to add milk or water to an omelette?

We add milk to the egg mixture because not only does it make it a little bit creamier, we find that it makes a fluffier omelette too. That is just our preference though, and you don't have to include it.

Extra tips

Make sure you have all your fillings ready before you put the eggs in the pan. Omelettes cook quickly and you don't want the eggs to over cook whilst you are still chopping and shredding.
Chop any fillings nice and small to avoid tearing the omelette when you fold it.
Omelettes don't reheat well, so they are best served and eaten immediately.
To cook the omelette, use a pan with sloped sides for ease of moving the mixture during cooking and also so you can slide it out when it has cooked. Make sure the pan isn't too big either, as the omelette will be too thin and split when folding.
Bring the eggs to room temperature before cooking, as they will cook quicker.
Choose eggs with a golden yolk for a really nice coloured omelette.
Add some greens to your omelette by sprinkling some chopped spinach on at the same time as the herbs.

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