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Mexican Omelette with Sautéed Mushrooms & Fajita Veggies

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Rise and shine, breakfast lovers! Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with our decadent fajita omelets, packed with crispy peppers, savory mushrooms, and melty cheese. Whether you're cooking for one or a dozen, these quick and easy fajita omelets are sure to impress. So, let's dive into the recipe!

Mouthwatering Fajita Omelets: A Perfect Breakfast Delight

Why You'll Love These Fajita Omelets:
1. Bursting with Flavor: The combination of sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions creates a medley of flavors that will excite your taste buds. The sprinkle of chili powder adds a subtle kick to wake up your senses.

2. Versatility: These fajita omelets are not only perfect for breakfast but can also be enjoyed for brunch, lunch, or even a light dinner. Who says eggs are limited to morning meals?

3. Quick and Easy: With just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps, you can whip up these fajita omelets in no time. Perfect for those busy mornings when you crave a delicious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

4. Customizable: Feel free to personalize these omelets by adding your favorite ingredients. Crumbled bacon, sliced avocado, or a dash of hot sauce can take these fajita omelets to the next level of deliciousness.

Whether you're cooking for yourself, or your family, or hosting a brunch gathering with friends, these mouthwatering fajita omelets will surely impress. Packed with crispy peppers, savory mushrooms, and melty cheese, they offer a delightful twist on the traditional omelet. Quick and easy to make, these omelets are a versatile option that can be enjoyed beyond the breakfast table. So, why not spice up your morning routine and give these fajita omelets a try? Your taste buds will thank you!

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Mushroom omelete with fork and cilantro and sour cream

Mexican Omelette with Sautéed Mushrooms & Fajita Veggies

Description

The fajita omelette combination of sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions creates a medley of flavors that will excite your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 Monterey Mushrooms®, sliced (Whites or Baby Bellas)* 
  • 1/4 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 small green, red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Mexican-style cheese
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for serving

*Selecting Monterey Mushrooms® "High Vitamin D" Mushrooms will provide you with 400 IU's of vitamin D per 3 oz serving, which is 50% of the Daily Value as recommended by the FDA. 


Instructions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onions and peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer vegetables to plate.
  2. Melt remaining butter In the same skillet over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into skillet, and tilt pan to coat bottom. Drag cooked edges to center of pan using rubber spatula. Tilt pan to let uncooked eggs fall to edge of pan. Spoon vegetable mixture and cheese over one side of omelette, and let eggs set, about 1 to 2 minutes. Fold opposite side over, and transfer to plate. Top with tomatoes, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Serve and enjoy.
 

Notes

Go ahead, you can do it. Add bacon if you must. Feel free to personalize these omelettes by adding your favorite ingredients. Crumbled bacon, sliced avocado, or a dash of hot sauce can take these fajita omelets to the next level of deliciousness.

Mushroom omelete with fork and cilantro and sour cream
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Mexican Omelette with Sautéed Mushrooms & Fajita Veggies


Description

The fajita omelette combination of sautéed mushrooms, bell peppers, and onions creates a medley of flavors that will excite your taste buds.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3 Monterey Mushrooms®, sliced (Whites or Baby Bellas)* 
  • 1/4 small red onion, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/2 small green, red or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch slices
  • 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons shredded Mexican-style cheese
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
  • Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish
  • Sour cream, for serving

*Selecting Monterey Mushrooms® "High Vitamin D" Mushrooms will provide you with 400 IU's of vitamin D per 3 oz serving, which is 50% of the Daily Value as recommended by the FDA. 


Instructions

  1. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add mushrooms, onions and peppers, and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in chili powder and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer vegetables to plate.
  2. Melt remaining butter In the same skillet over medium-high heat. Pour eggs into skillet, and tilt pan to coat bottom. Drag cooked edges to center of pan using rubber spatula. Tilt pan to let uncooked eggs fall to edge of pan. Spoon vegetable mixture and cheese over one side of omelette, and let eggs set, about 1 to 2 minutes. Fold opposite side over, and transfer to plate. Top with tomatoes, cilantro and a dollop of sour cream.
  3. Serve and enjoy.
 

Notes

Go ahead, you can do it. Add bacon if you must. Feel free to personalize these omelettes by adding your favorite ingredients. Crumbled bacon, sliced avocado, or a dash of hot sauce can take these fajita omelets to the next level of deliciousness.

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Lindsey
Lindsey

Lindsey loves the art and science of growing (and cooking) mushrooms!