Shiitake Mushroom, Spinach and Strawberry Omelet
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 2
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 148.6
- Total Fat: 9.6 g
- Cholesterol: 223.7 mg
- Sodium: 150.2 mg
- Total Carbs: 5.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 11.6 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Shiitake Mushroom, Spinach and Strawberry Omelet calories by ingredient
Introduction
Quick and easy, this delicious omelet is the perfect way to start your morning! You'll get plenty of protein and vitamins A and C with this tasty anti-inflammatory recipe. If you're eating low-carb, this is the definitely the breakfast for you. However, if you prefer to round out your breakfast with complex carbs and fiber, add a piece of whole wheat toast to the side.Most folks know that spinach and strawberries are packed with vitamins and minerals, which provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Shiitake mushrooms are particularly beneficial in the mushroom realm. According to noted doctor and herbalist Andrew Weil, MD, (www.drweil.com), shiitake mushrooms contain a compound, lentinan, that research shows strengthens the immune system. Organic versions of each item is preferred, as non-organic of these particular freggies are high in pesticides.
Quick and easy, this delicious omelet is the perfect way to start your morning! You'll get plenty of protein and vitamins A and C with this tasty anti-inflammatory recipe. If you're eating low-carb, this is the definitely the breakfast for you. However, if you prefer to round out your breakfast with complex carbs and fiber, add a piece of whole wheat toast to the side.
Most folks know that spinach and strawberries are packed with vitamins and minerals, which provide anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits. Shiitake mushrooms are particularly beneficial in the mushroom realm. According to noted doctor and herbalist Andrew Weil, MD, (www.drweil.com), shiitake mushrooms contain a compound, lentinan, that research shows strengthens the immune system. Organic versions of each item is preferred, as non-organic of these particular freggies are high in pesticides.
Number of Servings: 2
Ingredients
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6 medium shiitake mushrooms, sliced (organic, preferred)
1 cup fresh baby spinach (organic, preferred)
2 large eggs (cage free, preferred)
1 oz goat cheese, crumbled
4 medium strawberries, sliced (organic, preferred)
Directions
Spray cooking spray in a small pan. Over medium heat, saute mushrooms. Once fully cooked, set mushrooms aside.
Spray pan again with cooking spray. Saute spinach until wilted. Set spinach aside.
While spinach is sauteing, crack the eggs in a medium bowl. Whisk in goat cheese until eggs well blended.
Using the same pan, pour egg mixture into pan. Cook until sides start to brown and middle bubbles. Carefully flip the omelet over and cook until done.
Place omelet on a plate and add spinach, mushrooms and strawberries to top as desired.
Cut omelet in half for two servings.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TERRIFICLYFIT.
Spray pan again with cooking spray. Saute spinach until wilted. Set spinach aside.
While spinach is sauteing, crack the eggs in a medium bowl. Whisk in goat cheese until eggs well blended.
Using the same pan, pour egg mixture into pan. Cook until sides start to brown and middle bubbles. Carefully flip the omelet over and cook until done.
Place omelet on a plate and add spinach, mushrooms and strawberries to top as desired.
Cut omelet in half for two servings.
Number of Servings: 2
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user TERRIFICLYFIT.