I’m doing pretty well with my autumnal resolutions. 24 hours counts for something, right? I fulfilled several today, including baking my first autumn squash of the season. Kicked off the start of fall in the perfect way.
Yum.
I had the idea for a squash omelet a while back, but I kept putting off purchasing eggs. I suppose I have some negative associations with them – let’s just say, too many plates of bland egg whites. But I actually don’t mind eggs – they’re versatile, they’re delicious with avocado (what isn’t?), and they can be made either sweet or savory. Tonight I took them in a sweeter direction.
sweet autumn omelet
- 2 eggs
- evoo
- 1/4 acorn squash, chopped into 1/2″ cubes
- ~1/2 c asparagus (10 stalks, I think), chopped into 1″ pieces
- 3 leaves Swiss chard, ribs removed, coarsely chopped
- 1 t agave
- cinnamon to taste
Preheat oven to 425. Bake squash for 30 minutes. Add asparagus; bake both 20 more minutes. Remove from oven.
Heat oil in pan. Add chard; sauté until wilted. Remove from pan and toss chard with agave.
Add eggs to pan. When ready, add squash, asparagus, and chard. Fold omelet, flip, and serve garnished with cinnamon.
I feel like I’m the only person in blog land who eats Swiss chard. Anyone else? It’s my favorite green.
Anyway, this was delicious. A nice way to say goodbye to springtime asparagus and hello to warm autumn flavor. Oh, and per my post this morning, I managed to make it through all but the last two bites of dinner before my phone rang – and I answered. Baby steps.
How did you kick off the first day of fall?
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I love swiss chard, but I don’t eat nearly enough of it! I can only get it organic at Whole Foods or one of the tiny health food stores that is kind of far, so it’s a rarity in my home. But tomorrow I think I’ll get some, because a nice veggie scramble with chard would be nice.
I HAD MY FIRST SQUASH OF THE SEASON TOO!! Butternut
This looks fantastic
And creative! I love acorn squash – yum – however have not yet tried swiss chard? It always looks so fabulous at our farmer’s market…. Does it taste like kale at all – I’m not the bigget kale fan I’ll admit :/
Stephanie,
It’s not like kale at all! Chard is closer in taste to spinach and gets an almost sweet flavor when steamed or sauteed. I eat it raw too, and I can’t do raw kale. Don’t be afraid to try it!
Yum! I actually didn’t grow up eating squash at all so the first time I tried it was about two years ago when it came with my farm delivery. Don’t know how I survived for that long! Delicious, now I love all kinds and I’m thrilled because the cook at my house is a big fan as well. Here’s to a squash-y season
Oh I will be eating PLENTY of Swiss chard come winter and my organic delivery boxes will be overflowing with the stuff!!!
My oh my, great idea to celebrate Fall with a meal like this!
Yummy – I’m starting to crave winter squash now. I need to buy some kabocha, acorn squash, and more.
I like swiss chard – I like kale and spinach better but I like all greens.
i kicked off the 1st day of fall by going to school
Whats more Fall than that? LOL
xoxo
LO
p.s. squash is too good to be true..i want some squash ravioli now
Perhaps you are the only swiss chard eater in blog-land, but in reality you are certainly not alone. I’m actually making a version of your swiss chard wraps tomorrow for dinner!