Easy Asparagus And Goat Cheese Omelet Recipes

ROASTED ASPARAGUS WITH HERB GOAT CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Arrange asparagus, side-by-side, on a baking sheet. Drizzle olive oil over asparagus; season with salt and pepper. Crumble goat cheese over asparagus.
• Roast in the preheated oven until cheese is slightly melted and asparagus are tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.

ASPARAGUS OMELETS WITH GOAT CHEESE - HEALTHY, SOUTH BEACH DIET,

Steps:

• In medium bow, whisk together the eggs and milk. Stir in scallions, thyme, parsley, pepper and salt.
• Place asparagus and water in large microwaveable bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Stop and stire after 2 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and add to egg mixture.
• Heat medium nonstick skillet coated wtih cooking spray over medium heat. Pour one-quarter of egg mixture into skillet, allowing it to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bottom just begins to set. Sprinkle with 1 tsp of cheese. Add one-quarter of asparagus pieces. Cook for 5 minutes, or until eggs are almost set.
• Using a large spatula, fold the omelet in half. Cook for 3 minutes or until omelet is golden and cheese is melted. Turn onto a plate and keep warm.
• Coat skillet with cooking spray and repeat process with remaining ingredients to make 3 more omelets. Garnish with chives.

GOAT CHEESE & HAM OMELET

Steps:

• In a small bowl, whisk egg whites, water and pepper until blended; stir in ham, green pepper and onion. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Pour in egg white mixture. Mixture should set immediately at edges. As egg whites set, push cooked portions toward the center, letting uncooked egg flow underneath., When no liquid egg remains, sprinkle goat cheese on 1 side. Fold omelet in half; slide onto a plate. If desired, sprinkle with parsley.

ASPARAGUS OMELET

Steps:

• For the omelet: Trim the ends of the asparagus spears by holding the bottom end of each spear in your hand and bending gently to snap off the end. Drizzle the asparagus with the oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Heat a small nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the asparagus and cook until crisp tender, about 2 minutes. Transfer the asparagus to a plate and set aside. Wipe out the saute pan.
• To make the omelet, whisk together the eggs, 1 tablespoon water and chipotle powder. Melt the butter in the saute pan over medium heat, then pour in the egg mixture. Allow to cook, undisturbed, until the edges set completely, 2 minutes. Sprinkle a little salt and pepper over the top, then place the cooked asparagus spears on top. Cover and cook until the eggs set, 2 minutes. Slide the omelet onto a plate. Garnish with the Asparagus Salsa if desired.
• For the asparagus salsa: Place the asparagus, carrots, radishes and red onions in a food processor and pulse a few times until the vegetables are finely diced but not pureed.
• Transfer to a large bowl and add the dill, scallions, serrano chile, lemon zest and juice. Mix together well, season to taste with salt and pepper and let stand at room temperature for 1 hour to allow the flavors to develop if time allows. The salsa can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Makes 2 cups.

ASPARAGUS AND GOAT CHEESE SOUFFLEED OMELET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Blanch asparagus in skillet filled with boiling salted water for about 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain, pat dry, and cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces.
• Transfer to bowl and toss with goat cheese, tarragon, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Melt butter in 10-inch nonstick skillet with heatproof handle; tilt pan to coat bottom with butter, then remove from heat.
• Whisk egg yolks with the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper until mixture is fluffy, about 3 minutes.
• Beat egg whites with electric mixer until they hold soft peaks; fold into yolk mixture gently but thoroughly, and pour egg mixture into skillet, spreading it evenly.
• Bake omelet in center of oven for 10 minutes, or until it is puffed and almost cooked through.
• Spoon asparagus and cheese filling down the center, and with a spatula fold omelet in half to enclose filling.
• Bake omelet in center of oven 2 minutes more, or until cheese is melted and omelet is cooked through.

SOUFFLEED OMELET WITH GOAT CHEESE, ASPARAGUS, AND HAM

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare an ice-water bath; set aside. Bring a wide medium saucepan of water to a boil. Add the asparagus, and cook until bright green and just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Plunge asparagus into ice-water bath to stop the cooking; let cool completely. Drain; halve lengthwise, and set aside.
• Melt butter in a 12-inch ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium heat. Remove skillet from heat; set aside. Whisk together egg yolks, flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl until pale and thick; set aside.
• Put egg whites and a pinch of salt into the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Beat on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into yolk mixture. Using a large rubber spatula, spread mixture evenly into reserved skillet. Bake until omelet is almost set but still soft, about 6 minutes.
• Sprinkle goat cheese and mint over half the omelet. Top with asparagus and a layer of ham. Fold plain half over filled half. Bake until cheese has melted and omelet is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Cut into 4 wedges, and serve.