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Inside Out Egg White Omelet

Name: Inside Out Egg White Omelet
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 Portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper; 2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated, about ½ cup; 4 to 5 green onions, thinly sliced, about ½ cup; 1 medium red or green bell pepper, seeded, veins removed, diced, about ½ cup; 1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, veins removed, about 1 tablespoon; 8 extra large egg whites; 1 whole egg; 2 large, ripe plum tomatoes, diced, about ½ pound; Chopped fresh thyme; Hot pepper sauce

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The Strategy:

Turn classic breakfast on its head by stuffing grilled Portobello mushroom caps with light, fluffy scrambled eggs. The savory mushrooms act as natural bowls, lined with melted Monterey Jack cheese and topped with fresh, diced tomatoes and thyme. It is a creative, beautiful way to elevate a morning favorite with minimal fuss.

Serves: 4 | Total Time: 30 minutes till it's ready

Ingredients

Mushroom and Veggie Prep

4 Portobello mushroom caps, stems and gills removed
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
2 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated, about ½ cup
4 to 5 green onions, thinly sliced, about ½ cup
1 medium red or green bell pepper, seeded, veins removed, diced, about ½ cup
1 medium jalapeño pepper, seeded, veins removed, about 1 tablespoon

Eggs and Garnishes

8 extra large egg whites
1 whole egg
2 large, ripe plum tomatoes, diced, about ½ pound
Chopped fresh thyme
Hot pepper sauce

Raw cooking ingredients for Inside Out Egg White Omelet arranged beautifully on a clean kitchen counter.

Instructions

Grill mushrooms

Heat a grill pan over medium high heat.
Drizzle both sides of the mushrooms with 2 tablespoons olive oil.
Grill, cap side down, until just tender, about 3 minutes.
Turn and continue cooking for 3 minutes more.
Remove the mushrooms to a platter.
Season the insides of the mushrooms with salt and pepper.
Sprinkle cheese into the mushroom. Tent with aluminum foil to keep warm.

Cook eggs and assemble

Pour the remaining olive oil into a nonstick skillet over medium high heat.
Add the onions and peppers and cook until soft, about 3 to 5 minutes.
Beat the egg whites and whole egg in a bowl with a fork.
Reduce the heat to medium-low.
Pour the eggs into the skillet.
Cook the eggs, stirring gently, until soft and tender, about 3 to 5 minutes more.
Spoon the eggs into the mushrooms, on top of the cheese.
Season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with chopped tomatoes and fresh thyme. Pass the hot pepper sauce!

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Gotta Have Gadgets

The invention of the grill pan changed my culinary life. This pan cooks everything from meat to veggies, producing food that looks and eats like it is prepared on an outdoor grill. I believe it's a healthy way to cook, as food cooked on ridges allows the fat to travel to the bottom of the pan. My favorite is the double burner grill pan; it covers two burners and I tend to cook a lot at one time – that's what makes it so ideal for family style meals. The next best thing is a standard, square nonstick grill pan.

Sunday Know How

What's all the fuss about a giant mushroom? Well, you just have to taste this meaty fungus to figure it out. A Portobello mushroom is dense, some consider it to be the beef of the vegetable world. Choose a really fresh mushroom; not one that's full of moisture or slimy. Twist the stem from the cap and use a spoon to remove the inky gills. A Portobello will soak up all the flavors that surround it, so season liberally.

The Heart of the Table

These stuffed mushrooms bring a touch of garden-fresh elegance to the table, delighting guests with their unique presentation. The bright colors of the fresh tomatoes and herbs make the dish feel alive, bringing a fresh, wholesome energy to the breakfast gathering.

An appetizing, fresh serving of cooked Inside Out Egg White Omelet displayed beautifully on a styled dining table.

The Art of the Host

a seamless, high-heat resistant silicone spatula in a soft slate grey
a pair of professional-grade stainless steel locking kitchen tongs
oatmeal-toned washed linen napkins
a solid copper balloon whisk to perfectly aerate ingredients
a flexible stainless steel slotted turner with a walnut handle
a large, hand-thrown ceramic serving platter with an organic rim

Neighborly Grace

THE PRESENTATION: Arrange the stuffed mushroom caps on a flat slate platter, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs and a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
THE POUR: A cup of hot green tea with jasmine, or a tall glass of iced cucumber-mint water for a refreshing touch.
THE VIBE: Garden Patio. Bright sunshine filters through green leaves, and the gentle chirping of birds sets a tranquil, breezy tone for the morning.

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Inside Out Egg White Omelet

Inside Out Egg White Omelet

The full recipe lives in the Vault

The Heart of the Table

The Art of the Host

Neighborly Grace

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