Asparagus, herb and gruyère omelette recipe

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Asparagus, herb and gruyère omelette

A great way to celebrate what spring has to offer - this asparagus, herb and gruyère omelette recipe is both easy and delicious. It's great as a work from home lunch, taking only 10 minutes to make.

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  • Serves 1
  • 5 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook
  • 331 calories / serving

    Ingredients

    • 20g asparagus spears
    • 2 large eggs
    • 2 tbsp chopped herbs, such as chives and parsley
    • small knob of butter
    • 20g Gruyère cheese, finely grated

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    Each serving contains

    Energy
    1375kJ 331.0kcal
    17%
    Fat
    26g
    high37%
    Saturates
    11g
    high54%
    Salt
    0.9g
    medium15%
    Sugars
    0g
    low0%

    of the Reference intake

    Carbohydrate 0.4gProtein 23.4gFibre 0.5g

    Method

    1. Blanch asparagus in boiling salted water for 3 minutes, drain and finely chop.
    2. Lightly whisk the eggs, season and stir in the herbs.
    3. Sizzle the butter in a small non-stick pan and add the eggs. With a palette knife draw in the cooked egg and tip the pan to allow the egg to cook.
    4. Add the cheese and asparagus, fold over the omelette and serve.
      • If serving vulnerable groups, elderly people, toddlers, pregnant women and people who are unwell, cook eggs until the whites and yolks are solid.

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