Garlic Chive and Hen of the Woods Mushroom Omelette Recipe
Ingredients
- Garlic Chive & Hen of the Woods Mushroom Omelette
- Serves 4 adults (maybe use fewer eggs if you're cooking for kids)
- Ingredients
- 8 pasture-raised eggs
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped garlic chives (or scallions)
- 1/2 cup sauteed mushrooms
- Pinch of sea salt
- Several grinds of black pepper
- 2 Tbsps organic butter (you can use olive oil if you prefer)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 127g | |
| Calories 380 | |
| Calories from Fat 281 | 74% |
| Total Fat 31.78g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat 17.43g | 70% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 88mg | 29% |
| Sodium 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium 224mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs 2.69g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugars 0.9g | 1% |
| Protein 21.21g | 34% |
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