Asparagus, Gruyere and Tarragon Souffleed Omelet

Name: Asparagus, Gruyere and Tarragon Souffleed Omelet
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 227 grams asparagus, trimmed; 4 larges eggs, separated; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp minced fresh tarragon leaves, or to taste; 158 milliliters coarsely grated Gruyere; 1 medium red onion, sliced thin; 2 Tbsps unsalted butter

Asparagus, Gruyere and Tarragon Souffleed Omelet might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 2 servings with 465 calories, 29g of protein, and 32g of fat each. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. If you have coarsely gruyere, butter, flour, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the flour you could follow this main course with the Apple Tart with Caramel Sauce as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.

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In a 10-inch non-stick skillet simmer the asparagus in salted water to cover for 3 to 5 minutes, or until it is just tender.

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Asparagus

Water

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Drain the asparagus, shock in ice water, and pat dry with paper towels.

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Water

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In the skillet, cook the onion with salt and pepper, to taste, in 1 tablespoon of the butter over moderate heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes, or until the onion is golden, and transfer the mixture to the bowl. In the same skillet, heat asparagus until warmed through.

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Salt And Pepper

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Butter

Onion

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Add the asparagus to the onions.

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Asparagus

Onion

Wipe out the same skillet and heat the remaining 1/2 tablespoon butter over moderate heat until it is melted, tilting the skillet to coat it with the butter, and remove it from the heat.

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In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the flour and salt and pepper, to taste, until the mixture is thick and lemon-colored.

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Egg Yolk

All Purpose Flour

Lemon

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Add the onions and asparagus to the egg yolks.

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Onion

In another bowl with an electric mixer, beat the egg whites with a pinch of salt until they just hold stiff peaks, fold them into the yolk mixture gently but thoroughly, and pour the egg mixture into the skillet, spreading it evenly. (If the skillet handle is plastic, wrap it in a double thickness of foil.)

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Wrap

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Bake the omelet in the middle of the oven for 7 minutes, or until it is puffed and almost cooked through. Spoon the Gruyere and tarragon, and a dash of salt and pepper down the middle of the omelet, and with a spatula fold the omelet in half to enclose the filling.

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