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!