Chanterelle and Herb Omelet

Chanterelle and Herb Omelet recipe videos

A Chanterelle and Herb Omelet is a savory, elegant breakfast or light meal featuring golden, earthy chanterelle mushrooms folded into fluffy eggs with fresh herbs like chives, parsley, or thyme. This dish is a celebration of foraged flavors, popular in European and North American cuisines where wild mushrooms are prized. It typically includes butter, salt, pepper, and sometimes a touch of cream or cheese for richness.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This omelet is high in protein from the eggs and provides healthy fats from the mushrooms and cooking butter, with minimal carbohydrates. Key nutrients include vitamin D, B vitamins, selenium, and antioxidants from the chanterelles and herbs. A typical serving ranges from 250 to 350 calories, depending on portion size and added ingredients.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	17 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	380 mg
Potassium	320 mg
Vitamin A	450 µg RAE
Vitamin D	2.0 µg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.4 mg
Vitamin B12	1.1 µg
Selenium	15 µg
Phosphorus	180 mg
Choline	130 mg

Per 1 omelet (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Chanterelle mushrooms are wild-foraged and cannot be commercially cultivated, making this dish a seasonal delicacy tied to forest ecosystems. Nutritionally, chanterelles are one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D, which supports bone health and immune function.