Lunch: Spinach, Mushroom, and Potato Oven Omelet

This recipe includes fertility superfoods such as:

Spinach, Basil

Health and fertility benefits of Spinach, Mushroom, and Potato Oven Omelet

Fresh spinach is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin B6, all of which have significant roles in reducing inflammation in the body, all of which help in the case of infertility. Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh spinach
1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
1 lb. red potatoes
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 onion
8 oz. mushrooms
1 tbsp. butter
1/2 c. lightly packed fresh basil leaves
8 eggs
1/2 c. half-and-half
1/2 c. plain yogurt
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. Pepper
.13 tsp. grated nutmeg
1 c. sharp Cheddar cheese

Instructions

Heat oven to 325 degrees F and grease an 8-inch or 9-inch casserole dish. If using fresh spinach, wash and pull off any tough stems. Put spinach in pot, cover, and cook over high heat, stirring occasionally until cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain, cool, and chop.
Heat oil in large skillet. Add potatoes, sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until browned, about 5 minutes. Add onion and cook until browned, about 10 minutes. Remove to platter. Sauté mushrooms in skillet in butter 3 minutes until lightly browned; add to potatoes.
In food processor or blender, puree spinach, basil, 2 eggs, and half-and-half. In large bowl, beat remaining 6 eggs. Add spinach puree, yogurt, flour, pepper, nutmeg, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt, and beat until blended. Stir in potatoes, mushrooms, and cheese. Turn into casserole.
Place casserole in roasting pan and add hot water to come halfway up side of casserole. Bake 1 to 1 1/4 hours. until tip of knife comes out clean when inserted in center. Can be kept warm in turned-off oven for up to 2 hours. Serve hot, warm, or cold.
To reheat: If room temperature, bake 25-30 minutes at 325 degrees F; if cold, bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees F.

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