Keto mushroom omelet

Keto mushroom omelet

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Looking for a quick and easy way to start your day? This hearty omelet is super healthy, and just takes a few minutes to make! Fresh mushrooms make a delicious filling. Enjoy this keto meal anytime — breakfast, lunch or dinner!
December 28 2015 recipe by Sten Sture Skaldeman, photo by , nutritional review by in Recipes, Breakfast, Dinner, Meal

Keto mushroom omelet

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Looking for a quick and easy way to start your day? This hearty omelet is super healthy, and just takes a few minutes to make! Fresh mushrooms make a delicious filling. Enjoy this keto meal anytime — breakfast, lunch or dinner!
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Ingredients

  • 3 3 eggeggs
  • 1 oz. 28 g butter, for frying
  • 1 oz. (4 tbsp) 28 g (60 ml) cheddar cheese
  • ¼ (1 oz.) ¼ (28 g) yellow onion, choppedyellow onions, chopped
  • 4 4 large mushrooms, sliced
  • salt and pepper
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Instructions

  1. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper. Whisk the eggs with a fork until smooth and frothy.
  2. Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the mushrooms and onion to the pan, stirring until tender, and then pour in the egg mixture, surrounding the veggies.
  3. When the omelet begins to cook and firm up but still has a little liquid egg on top, sprinkle cheese over the egg.
  4. Using a spatula, carefully ease the edges of the omelet away from the pan and then fold it over in half. When it starts to turn golden underneath, remove the pan from the heat and slide the omelet onto a plate.

Tip!

Serve the omelet with a crunchy, green salad with vinaigrette dressing on the side. Yum!

Photo: Sten Sture Skaldeman, The Low Carb High Fat Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Lose Weight and Feel Great

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54 comments

  1. 1
    Mitch
    December 30 2015
    That Omelet looks great!
  2. 2
    Carol Glanton
    December 30 2015
    It was. I just had it for lunch.
  3. 3
    Beth
    January 7 2016
    I'm making that tonight
  4. 4
    keto
    January 29 2016
    is it better to use coconut oil or butter? thanks!
  5. 5
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    January 29 2016
    I would say both are excellent choices. Use what you think tastes best.
  6. 6
    margie
    March 11 2016
    Looks like more than 1 mushroom to me !
  7. 7
    Franceswhitsom
    March 20 2016
    I was reading the breakfast pancakes is the coconut flour good on a low carb eating.Frances Whitson
  8. 8
    Pat
    April 13 2016
    How do I make oopsie bread?
  9. 9
    Angela
    June 14 2016
    What about light foods such as steamed fish with broccoli and spinach or carrot?
    Or salmon with yoghurt, lemon grass and lemon juice sauce? Plus steam veg?
  10. 10
    Ayo
    June 14 2016
    I also have this question, no one seem to mention carrot in all the vegetables. Is carrot good for LCHF PLEASE?
    Reply: #33
  11. 11
    Laureen
    June 21 2016
    I'm trying to figure how to convert the percentages to grams since I was suggested to have at least 94 grams of protein because of my height which is 5'4 and 20 grams or less on carbs. I used the converter. i.e. - 2 percent equals 20 grams but your recipe said 2g. I wanted to know how did you get that number? 23 percent in protein equals 230 grams. it is too much than 94. Help me here please!!
    Reply: #12
  12. 12
    Reply to comment #11 by Laureen
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    June 21 2016
    Hi Laureen!

    One serving is 2 g carbs (equal 2% of the total Energy)
    Protein content is 23% of the total Energy

    That means the protein content is 23% / 2% * 2g = 23 g protein per serving

    Reply: #14
  13. 13
    JIM
    July 13 2016
    DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A LOW CARB SPAGHETTI SAUCE, TOMATO SAUCE, OR PUREE?
    Reply: #17
  14. 14
    Reply to comment #12 by Peter Biörck
    Phil
    July 14 2016
    I agree that it would be a lot easier if the recipe simply listed the grams of fat, carbs, protein, etc. I didn't find the protein details hiding behind the icon, until I read Laureen's comment and went back looking for it.
  15. 15
    Christopher
    July 25 2016
    I have the hardest time making omelettes, even on a low heat they either burn or just won't cook, there's nothing quite as nasty as an undercooked omelet! I assume others have a higher success rate than I. ..any tips?
  16. 16
    Alison Craddock
    July 26 2016
    Don't cook omelettes on a low heat. The trick is to heat your pan with a little oil or butter until quite hot, then pour your eggs in quickly and slip it all over your pan. The hot oil will seal your eggs and stop them sticking. Add your filling after your eggs have sealed.
  17. 17
    Reply to comment #13 by JIM
    Brenda Perkins
    August 1 2016
    Classico has a great tomato basil sauce that's low in carbs.
  18. 18
    Eddie Carlin
    November 21 2016
    Glad my doctor recommended low-carb. I have lost over 60 lbs in about 5 months.
  19. 19
    Nayan
    November 23 2016
    Is the mushroom cooked enough to eat? As per recipe, it seems that mushroom is wrapped inside the omelette, and is not cooked directly at all. Moreover, it would taste raw, I am guessing.

    How is the taste of mushrooms?

  20. 20
    Mary
    November 25 2016
    I cooked the onion and mushroom in the butter first then added it to the omelette with the cheese. There was still enough butter in the pan for the omelette and it was delicious.
  21. 21
    Els
    January 22 2017
    I was wandering the same, Nayan, about adding the mushrooms raw. I will make this, but cook onion and (oyster!) mushrooms first. Great advice, Mary!
  22. 22
    Maureen Kutcher
    February 7 2017
    How can this diet work for someone who is a type 1 diabetic and a celiac. On a low calcium diet due to kidney problems?
  23. 23
    Cristi S
    January 25 2018
    I have some doubts about this recipe... Onions and mushrooms take more to get the heat. If you add them on top when we're told, we get them under-cooked, far from what we see in that picture. Or we cook the eggs too much. Also, I used to add the cheese to the eggs mix, because the whole stuff will be more fluffy.

    This being said, I continue to follow this diet with the amazing recipes from this site. But I'm a bit disappointed: Gordon Ramsey said first proof you know to cook is to show how to make a good omelet. The picture above was amazing, but the instructions were wrong.

    Reply: #32
  24. 24
    simone
    February 22 2018
    I did low carb but went over to kepo. I am busy now for 2 weeks. Helas, my weight seems to stay the same or even a bit more. What to do?
    Thanks in advance, Simone Schell
  25. 25
    Michelle
    March 6 2018
    I m curious as to find out where the nutrition facts are for these meals? I'm only seeing how many net carbs are in one serving. I need to know fat and protein as well.
    Reply: #34
  26. 26
    sheethal
    March 26 2018
    Is there an Indian diet
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  28. 28
    Ashwinikumar
    August 11 2018
    omelette personally was awful as not only was it swimming in way too much fat but the fact that the mushrooms and onions are put in right at the end leaves them raw. Better off cooking veggies before as you would in a normal omelette and cutting down on the butter.
  29. 29
    Alin
    September 19 2018
    What does it mean by 4g. 4 grams of fat? It says this by the pic.
    Reply: #30
  30. 30
    Reply to comment #29 by Alin
    Peter Biörck Team Diet Doctor
    September 19 2018
    Hi Ali!

    It means 4 gram carbs in one serving.

    What does it mean by 4g. 4 grams of fat? It says this by the pic.

  31. 31
    Adam
    October 14 2018
    I cooked the onion first in a non-stick pan, then melted ghee and poured the mixture, then added mushrooms. Turned out good, though I don't know how you got that brown sauce in the picture.
  32. 32
    Reply to comment #23 by Cristi S
    Pete
    November 21 2018
    I agree with you. I think the onions and mushrooms need to be cooked before, probably for about 5 minutes on a medium-high heat, then added to the omelette afterward. No one wants raw mushrooms or onions in their omelette.
  33. 33
    Reply to comment #10 by Ayo
    Sharona
    November 25 2018
    Hi. I saw that carrot is under ground veggi.. together with potato. Maybe that’s why.
  34. 34
    Reply to comment #25 by Michelle
    Rc
    December 2 2018
    Try the nutritional fact finder or calorie counter
  35. 35
    sarah
    January 2 2019
    That picture does not match the recipe. There are like 20 mushrooms in there and they're pre-cooked before adding to the omelet. How about some truth in advertising? ;)
  36. 36
    Jessica Davis
    February 5 2019
    No you can not eat carrots on Keto also if you download MyFitnessPal it will help you with the calories and the amount of fat that you will be eating as well
  37. 37
    Mimi
    February 6 2019
    What is the best ratio to follow on a daily plan. I use 20g carb. 95g fat. 70g protein per day. What do you guys think
    Reply: #38
  38. 38
    Reply to comment #37 by Mimi
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    February 7 2019

    What is the best ratio to follow on a daily plan. I use 20g carb. 95g fat. 70g protein per day. What do you guys think

    Most people on keto find they have the most success at about 5% carbs, 20-25% protein and 70-75% fats.

  39. 39
    Nash Spears
    February 17 2019
    Is it okay if I swap the cheese for bacon?
    Reply: #40
  40. 40
    Reply to comment #39 by Nash Spears
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    February 18 2019

    Is it okay if I swap the cheese for bacon?

    They will bring very different properties to the final omelet. You can definitely add bacon!

  41. 41
    Sarah Manikam
    March 4 2019
    How soon will I lose weight
    Reply: #42
  42. 42
    Reply to comment #41 by Sarah Manikam
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    March 5 2019

    How soon will I lose weight

    Different people lose weight at different rates but most people see results within the first week or two.

  43. 43
    Fahed
    March 11 2019
    When you say "shredded cheese", which cheese in particular? Any to go for? Any to avoid?
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  45. 45
    Rachel
    March 20 2019
    I'm sorry, I didn't mean to put fiber in my previous question/comment. I meant to ask what is the iron per serving
  46. 46
    Lungi
    July 22 2019
    wow! looks nice, am going to try it.
  47. 47
    Carolyn Feculak
    July 25 2019
    How many times do you have to eat a day I know a lady who is on this and she eats 1 meal a day is Keto going to work for her
  48. 48
    Leigh Batten
    July 30 2019
    Just had this for breakfast and it's yummy! I sliced up a spring onion instead of the 1/4 yellow onion and 125g sliced chestnut mushrooms and it worked perfectly. I'm comfortably stuffed now! :)
  49. 49
    Dorah
    October 16 2019
    I have been eating once a day and honestly, it works.
  50. 50
    Lorie Turpin
    January 29 2020
    3 eggs is 1 serving!!! I can't eat that many! Where can we customize our macros??????????????
    Reply: #51
  51. 51
    Reply to comment #50 by Lorie Turpin
    Kristin Parker Team Diet Doctor
    January 29 2020

    3 eggs is 1 serving!!! I can't eat that many! Where can we customize our macros??????????????

    You can use fewer eggs if you don't want 3. Most of our recipes can easily be tailored to suit your needs.

  52. 52
    Kimberly
    April 5 2020
    I'm thinking of turning it into scrambled eggs since I am more proficient at scrambling. Another possibility is to add heavy whipping cream to turn it into a frittata. For more flavor, what spice and herb combinations do you think would go good in this?
  53. 53
    shiela825
    April 21 2020
    This alone is 76% fats .my intake is only 75% how can i or where can I customize my macros???
    Reply: #54
  54. 54
    Reply to comment #53 by shiela825
    Crystal Pullen Team Diet Doctor
    April 21 2020

    This alone is 76% fats .my intake is only 75% how can i or where can I customize my macros???

    Counting carbohydrates is the most important thing and for most is sufficient (20 net carbs a day for keto). Beyond that, you need to have adequate protein and eat fat for flavor and satiety.

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    Anne
    March 29 2022
    I cannot handle garlic and onion, what can I replace them with? Thank you.
    Reply: #58
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  58. 58
    Reply to comment #56 by Anne
    Kerry Merritt Team Diet Doctor
    March 29 2022

    I cannot handle garlic and onion, what can I replace them with? Thank you.

    There is no garlic in this recipe, but you can simply omit the onions if you like.

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