Asparagus Omelette with Spring Onions and Chives Recipe
This Asparagus Omelette is a delightful spring dish that combines fresh asparagus, crunchy spring onions, and aromatic chives. It’s quick to prepare and perfect for a light meal any time of the day.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: German
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 large eggs
- 200 grams (about 7 ounces) of fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium spring onions, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup milk or cream
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional), for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by washing the asparagus thoroughly and trimming the woody ends. Cut the asparagus into 2.5 cm long pieces.
- Heat the olive oil or butter in a large pan over medium heat until hot enough that it shimmers but does not smoke.
- Add the asparagus pieces and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still crisp, stirring occasionally.
- While the asparagus is cooking, crack the eggs into a bowl and add the milk or cream, salt, and pepper. Whisk everything together until well combined.
- Once the asparagus is cooked, sprinkle the chopped spring onions and chives into the pan. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the vegetables.
- Reduce the heat to low and let the omelette cook for about 5-7 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly. Cover the pan with a lid to retain heat.
- If the top of the omelette is almost set, you can optionally sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese on top and let it cook for another minute until the cheese melts.
- Carefully cut the omelette in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelette
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 600 mg
Keywords: Avoid overcooking the omelette to prevent it from becoming dry. Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping and serving. You can substitute chives with parsley or wild garlic if needed.