Asparagus! Asparagus and Mushroom Omelete

Asparagus and Mushroom Omelet

Happy Saturday to all my carb counting friends.  Today is the day I try to make a blackberry tart with almond flour, but for now I'm going to share with you my joy of asparagus.  When I was growing up, my parents had this huge garden on their farm.  It was awesome as much as it was a pain to care for. The weed pulling, the watering, the hoeing, but best of all was the eating.  In the garden, I had a favorite patch which had strawberries, asparagus, dill, and scallions planted.

Every morning in the summer I would go out with two buckets and a paring knife.   One for strawberries and the knife and other bucket for asparagus.  GALLONS of strawberries would be picked at the height of the seasons and at least a full bundle of asparagus.  I'm just getting started planning a garden, and strawberries, asparagus and blackberries are on the list.

I love asparagus blanched, broiled, and fresh.  The omelet I'm sharing will serve 2 as a meal, 4 as part of a meal.  Ingredients:

4 eggs: 4 carbs : 0 fiber
1 cup sliced mushrooms: 2.2 : 1
1 cup asparagus tips: 5.2  :  3
1/4 cup shredded queso cheese: 0 : 0
1/4 cup of avocado: 3 : 2

In an cooking oil sprayed skillet, I sauteed the mushrooms and asparagus on medium high, to a desired look to soften them.  Set aside the mushrooms and asparagus.  Turn down the skillet to medium heat

Whisk the eggs together and pour in same skillet.  I use a nylon spatula to keep the omelet together by lifting the edges and letting uncooked egg flow to the underside of the omelet.  When almost completely cooked, I place the mushrooms and asparagus on one side of the omelet and top with the queso cheese.  Flip the side without ingredients up an over on top of the side with ingredients, let set for 30 seconds and then transfer to plate.   Garnish with avocado.

Carbometer: 14.4/ 2 servings as a meal = 5.7 per serving;  Fiber: 3 per serving
Carbometer: 14.4/4 servings as part of a meal = 2.85 per serving; Fiber: 1.5 per serving

My progress update: I'm now down 6 lbs with 14 lbs to go to my goal weight.  I'm averaging 28 - 30 carbs a day.   I am actively trying to lose weight.  My activity level has been moderate, 30 to 45 minutes walking mainly, one day with yoga, one day with water aerobics.

Now...to the Blackberry Tart!  Have a happy weekend!