Spinach and Mushroom Omelet

PreconceptionAmericanEasyServes 215 min

A fluffy two-egg omelet folded over sautéed spinach and mushrooms.

This omelet is a powerhouse of preconception nutrition wrapped in a simple, everyday breakfast. Eggs provide high-quality protein and zinc, while mushrooms add a valuable dose of selenium, both crucial for healthy sperm formation and motility. Spinach brings in iron for her and folate for both, ensuring steady, protective nutrient stores are building well before conception.

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One serving≈220 kcal · 15 g protein

Calories220 kcal

Protein15 g

Carbs3.8 g · 1.7g sugar

Fat17 g · 4.1g sat

Fiber1.4 g

Sodium459 mg

Folate115 mcg DFE

Iron2.8 mg

Calcium90 mg

Choline310 mg

Iodine82 mcg

Vitamin D86 IU

Vitamin B120.9 mcg

DHA + EPA36 mg

Zinc1.7 mg

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Ingredients

4 whole eggs, beaten
2 cups spinach, roughly chopped
4 oz mushrooms, sliced
1 tbsp olive oil
¼ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper

Method

1In a nonstick skillet, heat half the olive oil over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms and sauté until they release their moisture and brown slightly, about 4-5 minutes.
2Add the spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Season lightly with half the salt and pepper, then remove the vegetables from the pan and set aside.
3Wipe the skillet clean if needed, then heat the remaining olive oil over medium-low heat. Pour in half the beaten eggs (for the first omelet), swirling to coat the bottom of the pan.
4Cook undisturbed until the edges set. Gently lift the edges with a spatula and tilt the pan to let uncooked egg flow underneath. Once mostly set but still slightly moist on top, add half the mushroom-spinach mixture to one side.
5Fold the omelet over the filling and cook for another 30 seconds to heat through. Slide onto a plate and repeat for the second omelet with the remaining ingredients.

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