Omelette with porcini mushrooms, gruyere cheese and tarragon

2 servings

15 minutes

Omelet with white mushrooms, Gruyère cheese, and tarragon is an exquisite breakfast inspired by French culinary traditions. The white mushrooms impart a rich forest aroma to the dish, while the Gruyère melts in the hot omelet, providing a creamy texture and nutty notes. Tarragon leaves add a subtle spicy freshness that enhances the sophistication of the flavor. Historically, French omelets are valued for their lightness and harmony of ingredients, and this version is a perfect blend of rich, complex flavors. It suits both a cozy breakfast and an elegant brunch. The omelet is served hot with a crispy baguette or fresh herbs, creating gastronomic pleasure from the first bite.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 492
• Proteins: 37.2g
• Fats: 34.7g
• Carbohydrates: 4.8g

Ingredients

• Gruyere cheese: 0.5 glass
• Shallots: 1 pc
• White mushrooms: 6 pc
• Tarragon leaves: 1 tbsp
• Salt: 0.5 tsp
• Chicken egg: 5 pc
• Ground black pepper: 0.3 tsp

Cooking steps

1. In butter (2 tablespoons), sauté finely chopped shallots with salt (1/4 teaspoon) and black pepper (1/8 teaspoon) over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Shallots: 1 piece
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon

2. When the onion becomes soft, add thinly sliced mushrooms to the pan and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring often. Mix with finely chopped tarragon leaves and transfer to a bowl.

   Required ingredients:

   • White mushrooms: 6 pieces
   • Tarragon leaves: 1 tablespoon

3. Lightly beat the eggs with salt (1/4 teaspoon) and pepper (1/8 teaspoon) using a fork.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece
   • Salt: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Ground black pepper: 0.3 teaspoon

4. In the same pan where the onions and mushrooms were cooked, melt the remaining butter over medium heat. When the foam disappears, pour the egg mixture into the butter. After about 1 minute, when the edges of the omelet are browned, gently push them towards the center of the pan so the raw eggs spread better.

5. While the omelet is cooking, mix the grated Gruyère with mushrooms and onions.

   Required ingredients:

   • Gruyere cheese: 0.5 glass

6. When the egg mixture thickens completely, remove the pan from the heat. Place the Gruyère mixture with onions and mushrooms on half of the omelet (the side away from the handle). Carefully lift the omelet from the other edge with a spatula and fold it to form a semicircle. Cut the omelet into two pieces and, tilting the pan, gently transfer it to plates with a spatula.