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Asparagus and Basil Omelette

Asparagus and Basil Omelette

with Parmesan
20 min., ready in 30 min.
Time:
204
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
95 / 100
Ingredientsfor  
Ingredients
1 lb green Asparagus
1 red chili pepper
1 garlic clove
1 pc Parmesan (about 2 Tablespoons)
1 bunch Basil
4 sprigs parsley
2 Tbsps olive oil
5 eggs
salt
peppers
How healthy are the main ingredients?
ParmesanBasilolive oilparsleygarlic cloveegg
Preparation
1.
Asparagus and Basil Omelette preparation step 1

Rinse asparagus, peel lower third, and cut off ends. Cut asparagus into pieces about 1-inch long.

2.
Asparagus and Basil Omelette preparation step 2

Halve chile pepper lengthwise, remove seeds and chop finely. Peel garlic and chop finely.

3.
Asparagus and Basil Omelette preparation step 3

Finely grate Parmesan.

4.
Asparagus and Basil Omelette preparation step 4

Rinse basil and parsley, shake dry and pluck leaves. Reserve some basil leaves and finely chop remaining herb leaves.

5.
Asparagus and Basil Omelette preparation step 5

Heat oil in a non-stick pan and fry asparagus over medium heat, stirring, for about 5 minutes. Add garlic and chile pepper and cook briefly.

6.
Asparagus and Basil Omelette preparation step 6

Meanwhile whisk eggs in a bowl. Mix in chopped herbs and Parmesan and season with salt and pepper.

7.
Asparagus and Basil Omelette preparation step 7

Pour egg mixture over asparagus and cook over low heat, covered, for 8-10 minutes.

8.
Asparagus and Basil Omelette preparation step 8

Flip omelette onto a large plate, cut into pieces and garnish with basil leaves.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie204 cal.(10 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat15 g(13 %)
Carbohydrates3 g(2 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage2 g(7 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

One serving of this omelet contains 40 percent of your daily requirement of vitamins A, D, and E. These fat-soluble vitamins are important for healthy eyes (especially for seeing in the dark), the bones (absorption and incorporation of calcium), and the blood vessels (strength of the walls).

Even smarter

Even smarter

Want more vitamin C? Add a few halved cherry tomatoes to the egg mixture before you put the lid on the pan. 

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