{"id":4250,"date":"2011-12-01T20:49:18","date_gmt":"2011-12-02T04:49:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/?p=4250"},"modified":"2011-12-01T20:49:18","modified_gmt":"2011-12-02T04:49:18","slug":"look-what-the-wind-blew-in-souffled-herb-and-chevre-omelette","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chefmorgan.com\/engine\/look-what-the-wind-blew-in-souffled-herb-and-chevre-omelette","title":{"rendered":"look what the wind blew in: souffl\u00e9d herb and ch\u00e8vre omelette"},"content":{"rendered":"

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look what the wind blew in: souffl\u00e9d herb and ch\u00e8vre omelette <\/strong><\/span>
\n(a great way to lighten up post-Thanksgiving<\/strong>)<\/span><\/p>\n

This week I bought my youngest daughter Les \u0153ufs verts au jambon <\/em><\/span>(Dr. Seuss\u2019s classic Green Eggs and Ham,<\/em> in French). As we read it, I could hear the wind howling outside and I thought of a friend\u2019s comment about feeling like an anchor after the consumption of turkey, stuffing, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and gravy.  So what does a chef think of while reading green eggs and ham, listening to the wind, and obsessing on \u201clighter\u201d, leaner foods? Whisked egg whites with a little green and the inspiration for this week\u2019s simple pleasure:  souffl\u00e9d herb and ch\u00e8vre omelette.<\/em><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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This is a moderate omelette. A little of this and a little of that. It consists of two egg whites but retains one yolk, thereby reducing the calories and cholesterol but giving you the B vitamins in the yolk that will liven your step. Whisking the egg whites to incorporate air gives the omelette a lightness and deceptive volume. The fresh herbs and a mere tablespoon of goat cheese soften the whites so the texture is airy and delicate, but not spongy. If you want to fill the omelette with a little something extra but stay consistent with the theme, fill the omelette with finely chopped butterhead lettuce.  Tasty. Light. Easy.<\/span><\/p>\n

This omelette takes ten minutes to \u201cwhip\u201d up and consists of four simple steps: (1) mix the yolk with cheese and herbs, (2) whisk the egg whites, (3) add whites to the base, and (4) fry.  Green eggs sans<\/em> (without) the ham, can be served any time of day and enjoyed anywhere. However, do not take my word for it, listen to the doctor:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIls sont si bon, si bons, tu sais []…
\n<\/em><\/span>j\u2019en mangerai ici et l\u00e0. 
\n<\/em><\/span>Oui, j\u2019en mangerai \u00e0 tous les endroits ! 
\n<\/em><\/span>J\u2019aime tellement les \u0153ufs verts…
\n<\/em><\/span>Merci !
\n<\/em><\/span>Merci !
\n<\/em><\/span>Et quand je dis oui, c\u2019est oui !<\/em>\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

(They are so good, so good, you know…I will eat them here and there. Yes, I will eat them everywhere. I really love green eggs. Thank you ! Thank you ! And when I say \u201cyes\u201d, it is \u201cyes.\u201d)<\/span><\/p>\n

 Je vous souhaite un bon app\u00e9tit <\/em>!<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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LM<\/span><\/p>\n

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 souffl\u00e9d herb and ch\u00e8vre omelette <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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makes one omelette (can serve 1-2 people)<\/span><\/p>\n

what you need:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

1 teaspoon unsalted butter
\n<\/span>1 fresh egg yolk
\n<\/span>\u00bc sel de Gu\u00e9rande (or kosher salt)
\n<\/span>1 teaspoon minced fresh dill
\n<\/span>1 teaspoon minced fresh Italian parsley
\n<\/span>I teaspoon minced fresh chives
\n<\/span>2 fresh egg whites
\n<\/span>1 tablespoon ch\u00e8vre 
\n<\/span>\u00bc teaspoon quality honey
\n<\/span>\u00bd cup shredded butterhead lettuce (optional)<\/span><\/p>\n

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