I love eggs! I love fresh eggs! Have I mentioned that I love eggs? Eggs are also a  wonderful and healthy source of protein. I limit myself on my intake of yolks to help maintain my cholesterol, but at least one morning a week, I thoroughly enjoy an omelet for breakfast. Other mornings, I love to create healthy dishes with egg whites. I am working from home today on this beautiful fall-like morning, which is one of the many perks about being a college professor. My hours allow me more time to work for the Lord with various activities in my church, spend time with my family, read, work in our garden, host my bi-weekly book club, blog, and work on an exciting upcoming novel. Yes, I’m writing a new book, but that’s a story for a future blog. Now, back to a delicious Italian omelet that make you feel like your dining in an Italian bistro!

I use two fresh eggs for an omelet

Ingredients

two farm fresh eggs (if available, if not you can buy organic eggs at most supermarkets)
1/2 teaspoon ground sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/3 cup unsweetened almond milk
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
cooking spray (I prefer coconut oil spray)
1/3 cup diced sweet onion
1 large whole white mushroom
2 fresh basil leaves
1/2 teaspoon fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon of either fresh garlic, or minced garlic
1 teaspoon organic low-fat feta
sprinkle of parmesan cheese
Chives (optional)
turkey sausage (optional)

Process

1.) Heat skillet over medium low heat. Spray with cooking spray and add extra virgin olive oil. Allow oil to heat and add diced onions and ground turkey sausage.
2.) Stir gently with wooden or rubber spatula. Once onions begin tendering, add washed and sliced mushrooms. Add garlic and season gently with sea salt, and black pepper. Keep a close eye on the garlic to prevent it from burning.
3.) Wash two medium size fresh basil leaves. I prefer Italian basil for this recipe. You can cut the basil, but I prefer to use my kitchen scissors and snip it to the size I prefer without bruising it. Add basil and gently stir lowing the heat.

Fresh is better!

4.) Add oregano. I like to use oregano from my herb garden that I have dried, and have used fresh. Either are great.
5.) Crack two fresh eggs into a bowl and add milk. Gently whisk briefly and then add the egg mixture to a strainer to do most of the whisking.
6.) Whisk the eggs through the screen of the strainer. This helps remove any of the membrane or chalazae that may exist in the white of the egg. This also helps your eggs to be more fluffy. When it seems that there is some of the egg that just wont go through the strainer, your ready to add your eggs to the skillet. You don’t need what’s left behind in the strainer.

Whisking eggs

7.) Add egg mixture with feta into the now browned turkey sausage, tendered mushrooms, and onions. Don’t over stir while cooking. You may add a dash of salt and pepper if desired.
8.) Gently fold with a rubber, or wooden spatula until thoroughly cooked, and slightly brown on either side.
9.) Plate your beautiful Italian omelet, and top with a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.
10.) Serve your Italian omelet with marinara sauce for dipping, or to top your omelet. I also like to add chopped chives to my omelet. My husband enjoys this omelet with garlic toast. I’ll admit, the garlic toast tempts me like crazy!

Delicious Italian Omelet

This is one of my favorite omelet recipes. I love Italian food, clean eating, delicious breakfasts, and that quiet time when I can sit and enjoy my breakfast with hot cup of coffee, and a great book! I love the early morning hours as well, but I think I’ve mentioned that before. If you enjoy Italian foods, I’m sure will enjoy my Little Taste of Italy Omelet! Be sure to check out one of my earlier posts, Breakfast for a King or Queen, another great idea for a tasty healthy and clean breakfast. I would love to hear your feedback.