Strawberry and Vanilla Soufflé Omelette - The ideal Summer Brunch

I look forward to the onset of Summer for a myriad of reasons, not least the addition of in season British Strawberries into my diet. Of course in the global market place that is our supermarkets, it's eminently possible to enjoy a strawberry at any time in the year(as evidenced by my mid-winter posting of a decidedly summery petis pois and strawberry salad) but it's just not the same.

There is something truly special about in season produce and nothing is so juicy, so sweet, so delectable as a beautifully fresh strawberry at the height of summer. 

So this morning's brunch was an homage to this luscious red fruit and I should whisper that it's also pretty healthy... Don't tell though, you're diners would never know!

Strawberry and Vanilla Soufflé Omelette

Serves 2

3 large eggs - separated

2 tsp rice malt syrup (if you want to use something else like honey, maple or date then go for it but I want the flavour of the strawberry to shine through without too much competition)

A dash of vanilla essence or vanilla bean paste if you are being fancy

150g strawberries - cut into chunks 

1 tbsp coconut oil

The method is pretty simple, whisk the egg whites into stiff peaks. Beat the yolks with the syrup and vanilla before lightly folding them through the egg whites. Be sure to use metal utensils so you don't knock out the air. 

Now take a frying pan and put it on a low-medium heat (it's essential you don't go too hot). Melt the coconut oil and follow with your eggy mix. 

Sprinkle the strawberry chunks across the omelette in the pan and allow it to cook for about 7 minutes. 

Every now and then you want to check the bottom by slightly lifting the omelette with a spatula. Once it's nicely browned  pop the pan under the grill to get a lovely browned top. 

Serve while warm with a dollop of yoghurt. I stirred a little Pina Colada Curd through mine for an added zing. The more ubiquitous lemon variety would of course be delicious too. 

And that's it, add in a cup of coffee and you have the perfect start to a Saturday in summer.

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