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Mushroom omelette
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 125 kcal —
- Protein 8.1 g 16%
- Carbohydrate 2.3 g 1%
- Fat 9.2 g 12%
- Saturated fat 3 g 15%
- Fibre 0.5 g 2%
- Sugars 0.7 g —
- Sodium 141 mg 6%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 134 µg 15%
- Vitamin D 1.1 µg 6%
- Vitamin E 0.82 mg 5%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 6%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.37 mg 28%
- Niacin (B3) 1.3 mg 8%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 1.4 mg 28%
- Vitamin B6 0.12 mg 7%
- Folate (B9) 34.6 µg 9%
- Vitamin B12 0.81 µg 34%
Minerals
- Calcium 48 mg 4%
- Iron 1.4 mg 8%
- Magnesium 11.4 mg 3%
- Phosphorus 152 mg 12%
- Potassium 193 mg 4%
- Zinc 0.86 mg 8%
- Copper 0.16 mg 18%
- Manganese 0.04 mg 2%
- Selenium 11.5 µg 21%
- Iodine 35.6 µg 24%
Similar foods
- Button mushroom omelettefried, filled with stewed163 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable and mushroom omelette rollfilling127 kcal / 100 g
- Herb omelettehomemade147 kcal / 100 g
- Cheese omelettehomemade255 kcal / 100 g
- Plain omelettehomemade196 kcal / 100 g
- Lardoon omelettehomemade267 kcal / 100 g
- Mushroom-filled flour omeletteprepared129 kcal / 100 g
- Vegetable omelette124 kcal / 100 g
- Chicken egg omeletteno added fat129 kcal / 100 g
- Beef and white mushroom omeletwith salt165 kcal / 100 g
Questions about Mushroom omelette
How do you stop a mushroom omelette from turning watery?
Cook the sliced mushrooms in a hot pan before adding the eggs, until their released liquid has evaporated and the edges are browned. Let the pan dry out, then add the eggs; crowding the mushrooms makes them steam instead of brown.
Do you cook the mushrooms before adding the eggs to an omelette?
Yes. Fry sliced mushrooms in a little butter or oil over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until tender and browned, then pour in the beaten eggs. Keep the heat moderate once the eggs go in so the base does not overcook.
How long should you cook a mushroom omelette?
Cook it over medium-low heat for about 3–5 minutes, until the underside is set and the top is nearly firm. Fold it and cook for another minute; the egg should be fully set, not runny.
Can you keep leftover mushroom omelette in the fridge?
Cool it promptly, put it in a covered container and refrigerate within 2 hours. Eat it within 3 days, reheating until steaming hot throughout; its texture is best freshly made.
What goes well with a mushroom omelette?
Chopped chives or parsley, black pepper and a little grated cheese complement the earthy mushrooms. Serve it with buttered toast and a crisp green salad for a simple meal.
Can you use something other than mushrooms in an omelette?
For a similar savoury filling, use cooked spinach, finely sliced courgette or softened onions. Cook vegetables that release water first, just as you would mushrooms, so the omelette stays tender rather than soggy.
How does a mushroom omelette compare with a plain omelette for protein?
A plain omelette has more protein: 13.8 g per 100 g, compared with 8.1 g in a mushroom omelette. The mushroom version also contains a little fibre, while a plain omelette has none.
Source: ANSES–Ciqual (France) 22508 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
