Chickpea Mushroom Cheese And Egg Omelet Recipe

This incredibly easy and cheap omelet recipe is a winner for breakfast or brunch! Perfect for the budget-conscious cook, this recipe uses pantry staples like chickpeas, mushrooms, and cheese for a surprisingly delicious and satisfying meal. This recipe was originally created for a 'dining on a dollar' contest and proves you don't need expensive ingredients to create flavorful food. Get ready to impress yourself (and your taste buds!)

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 674.7 kcal
Protein 69g
Rating 4.0 (2 Reviews)
Chickpea Mushroom Cheese And Egg Omelet

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chickpea Mushroom Cheese And Egg Omelet

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How to Make Chickpea Mushroom Cheese And Egg Omelet

  1. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the dried minced onions and sauté for 1 minute. Stir in the tomato sauce and cook for another 2 minutes. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, whisk together the 2 eggs with a fork.
  3. Heat the margarine in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, pour in the whisked eggs.
  4. As the eggs begin to set, sprinkle the sliced mushrooms and cooked chickpeas evenly over half of the omelet.
  5. Top with the shredded cheese.
  6. Gently fold the omelet in half.
  7. Cover the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the eggs are cooked through.
  8. Remove the cover, season with salt and pepper to taste, and drizzle with a little extra tomato sauce if desired.
  9. Carefully slide the omelet onto a plate using a spatula if needed. (Alternatively, try the flipping method described in the original instructions - it's fun to learn!)
  10. Enjoy your delicious and budget-friendly omelet!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

52 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

88g

Carbs

11g