French-Inspired Mushroom and Herb Omelette

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-26 · Updated 2026-07-26

A delicate omelette filled with sautéed mushrooms, fresh herbs, and melted Gruyère cheese, perfect for a satisfying breakfast or brunch. This French-inspired recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, combines large eggs, button mushrooms, unsalted butter into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 1, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 3 large eggs
• 100 g, sliced button mushrooms
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 50 g, grated Gruyère cheese
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh chives
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/8 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp olive oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tsp olive oil and 1 tbsp unsalted butter in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 100 g sliced button mushrooms and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden and their moisture has evaporated. Remove mushrooms and set aside.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, whisk 3 large eggs with 1/4 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp black pepper, 1 tbsp chopped chives, and 1 tbsp chopped parsley until frothy.
3. Step 3: Melt remaining 1 tbsp butter in the same skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the egg mixture and cook for 2 minutes until edges start to set but center is still slightly runny.
4. Step 4: Evenly distribute the sautéed mushrooms and 50 g grated Gruyère cheese over one half of the omelette. Cook for another minute until the cheese begins to melt.
5. Step 5: Carefully fold the omelette in half using a spatula and cook for 30 more seconds. Slide the omelette onto a warm plate and serve immediately.