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I always enjoy unexpected flavor combinations, for example my Chocolate Ginger Truffles with Cacao & Smoked Sea Salt. Another thing I LOVE is protein…..lots of it. I like protein with my protein, my Egg Battered Grilled Cheese is a great example of that. Protein makes us feel great and keeps our energy levels high. We have fewer energy crashes throughout the day when we eat healthy fats mixed with low glycemic carbs and lean proteins. Another one of my BIG secrets to lots of energy? Coffee, lots of it. Love the stuff.
Recently my friend Gaby of What’s Gaby Cooking came up with a genius Strawberry Basil Lemonade. Folks from around the world have been swooning over it. Her fun flavor combination makes for a great summer cooler with or without the addition of alcohol. (I don’t drink booze so the alcohol thing doesn’t apply to my world anyway.)
The other day I was craving my protein with the interesting flavor combo that Miss Gaby put together. Instead of liquid form I needed something to chew on. Savory eggs and cheese mixed with sweet strawberries and fresh basil was what needed to happen. It did and my taste buds and tummy were very happy indeed. Thank you Gaby for helping to satisfy my cravings!
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Omelette with Brie Cheese, Basil and Strawberries
Serves as many as you want it to. Ingredients are listed per serving.
INGREDIENTS
- 1 large Egg
- 2 egg whites or 2 ounces Egg Whites
- 1 ounce of Brie, break into pieces
- 4-6 thinly sliced Strawberries
- handful chopped fresh Basil & a Basil leaf for garnish
- pinch of Salt & Black Pepper
- Cooking Spray or a little bit of Butter
METHOD
- Lightly spray or butter a small sauté pan. Heat on medium heat. Whisk eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper. When pan is hot add egg mixture. Let the egg cook through a few minutes, reduce heat if needed. For directions on how to make the perfect omelet this is a great video from Gourmet online: THE TECHNIQUE: THE MODERN OMELET WITH OLIVIER MULLER
- When the omelet is almost cooked & still a bit juicy in the center add the brie, chopped basil and strawberries to one half of the omelet. Cook a few more seconds and then flip the empty side over the fruity cheesy side. Cook about 30 seconds more and gently remove from pan. Top with basil leaf and additional strawberries if desired.
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Brie might be my most favorite cheese in an omelet. I just love it! These flavor combos sound delicious together.
This sounds like such an interesting flavor combo, as so appealing on the plate! I just saw a recipe the other day that combined strawberries into an omelet. This is something I’ve never thought of doing, but plan on giving a try soon!
This is definitely my kind of breakfast. I always mix egg and egg white too.
SO nice meeting you (finally!) yesterday 🙂
This sounds amazing!
Oh my gosh, this looks even better than I imagined it to be!! Way to go girl, seriously beautiful!
holy yum!!!!! I love this idea!! xo
Mmmmhhh, it looks so fluffy and delicious! That is a very original combination.
Cheers,
Rosa
Nice way to make a drink into breakfast. Sounds delicious.
i LOVE omelets! so yummy! i’ve never tried with strawberry and brie; i’m intrigued! thanks for the idea, marla.
Strawberries and basil is a great combo, but you have taken this to a whole other level. Beautiful pics too. GREG
What a colorful and well prepared meal.
The ingredients would put a smile on my face for sure.
Can’t wait for fresh basil from the garden. Plenty of ideas there!
Thanks also for sharing your friends lemonade…interesting mix ;o)
Flavourful wishes, Claudia
Holy cow does that every look good!
Brie goes onto the shopping list RIGHT NOW!
Thank you, Marla, for the inspiration.
YUM! I can just imagine the juiciness of the strawberries with the creamy brie! And I love basil in EVERYTHING!
Sweet strawberries and fragrant basil are a match made in heaven. I am a huge fan of the sweet/savory combo so I think this would be absolutely amazing! This is my kind of meal. 🙂
Oh Marla, this time your pics are superb and mind blowing! Your recipe is truly delicious and love the idea of adding strawberry. 🙂
This omelet is fantastic. Love the combination of brie and strawberry!!
i was recently served a frittata made with caramelized onions and topped with arugula, strawberries, and goat cheese. i was hesitant about that combination, but after the first bite, i was enamored. it’s a great combo, and it’s gorgeous!
I am beyond intrigued by this. I adore eggs and any kind of egg dish. I would never ever think to pair it with strawberries! With the brie and the basil it just sounds incredible.
*kisses* HH
Marla! You are so sweet! The photographs are better with every post. These ones are particularly spectacular. And your text placement on the plate really looked like the text was actually on the plate. FUN! Then, the flavour combination and your voice in this cheery post really made it fun. No booze, but lots of coffee, eh? (remember, I am Canadian, eh?) And what isn’t wonderful with brie? I can actually taste your combination and though it is extremely unusual, I think you are on to something!
🙂
Valerie
I am so excited about this beautiful recipe. I am making it with homemade mozerella and raspberries.
before vegan i was a veg and ate cheese. and there was nothing better than an entire bottle of wine and slab of brie. all for me. so good. now, i dont miss cheese at all but the memories of it are great
sometime in july we must set up a date to meet up! clothes for skylar, that is so sweet to think of us..truly so kind!
xo
I love the strawberry basil combination…I made a pesto with it not too long ago that was awesome.
And brie. There is nothing I love more than brie. Awesome omelet!
I love protein. I love sweet and savory combos. I love strawberries and basil together. Yet, I never would have thought of this! Sounds amazing, I must give it a try!