“Just Egg” New Yorker Omelet
“Just Egg” New Yorker Omelet is VEGAN & loaded with delicious Italian NY style flavors. Easy, healthy, done in 10 minutes! If you follow my blog, you already know how obsessed with JUST EGG I am. I literally eat it (mostly in omelet form) every morning that I can. I was a lover of real eggs back in the day, but Just Egg is even better in my opinion! Vegan eggs for the win – hell yeah.
Currently, I am on a road trip through California. You can follow my journey on Insta (https://www.instagram.com/foodgalleygab/) or some of it on FB (https://www.facebook.com/foodgalleygab). I left about 17 days ago from Portland, OR. Sadly, I have only had my Just Egg twice at the beginning of my adventure. I brought my camping stove so I could stay in motels and keep the trip cheap-o. The stove has somewhat worked but I am loving how vegan-friendly California is. And, I’m obsessed with Ike’s sandwiches.
2020 sucked for almost everyone. It sucked pretty extra hard for me with a fucked up post-divorce scenario. I needed 2021 to start with a bang so I made a decision to do my California road trip adventure with my kiddo, Greyson. I was gone a week later. And, honestly… it has been AMAZING so far. Taking the time to sort out my plans, be happy (first time in two years I’ve made it this long without depression), and be outside as much as possible. Thus far, a massive success.
I stopped in southern OR for one night. Then San Fran, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Venice Beach, Palm Springs (and surroundings), and Calabasas (and surroundings). I’m eventually hitting up Monterey and will then stay with my sister and fam in Santa Clara. I’ll take a breather there and then head to Mendocino, and back into OR. From there I’ll stay in Ashland, then Sisters, and finally, back home to Portland. I haven’t decided if I am going to stay in Portland before I get to China. They will aren’t letting in dependents so I am still stuck, teaching from abroad. I can’t believe we were supposed to move last July. I am so ready to be back in China living the glorious expat life! Like, yesterday…
Anyway, back to vegan omelets. “Just Egg” New Yorker Omelet is the bomb! This is great for breakfast or for any meal of the day! I have loads of delicious Just Egg recipes. Click on the name of the recipe below to bring you directly to that link. Cheers to making this year better. 🙂
More Just Egg recipes: (click on title)
Vegan “Just Egg” Southwest Omelet
Just Egg Hash Brown Omelet
The BOMB Just Egg Vegan California Omelet!
Asparagus, White Bean & Parmesan Vegan “Just Egg” Omelet
Vegan “Just Egg” 5 Minute Breakfast Sandwich
For your cooking pleasure – (been listening to lots of Bob Dylan on my road trip):
“Just Egg” New Yorker Omelet
Makes 1 large omelet
Ingredients –
1/2 bottle of Just Egg
1/4 C shredded vegan mozzarella (I used Violife)
2 tsp vegan shredded parmesan (I used Follow Your Heart)
1 Tbl capers
1 1/2 Tbl chopped marinated artichoke hearts
2 Tbl sliced olives (I used black olives)
2 C loosely packed baby spinach
2 Tbl (heaping) cannellini beans
1/2 tsp fresh chopped thyme (less if using dried thyme)
1 tsp fresh chopped basil (less if using dried basil)
Salt & pepper to taste
Olive oil for pan
Directions –
Heat oil in small pan over medium low and then pour in Just Egg
Add salt, pepper, basil, and thyme (spread evenly on top of omelet)
Evenly spread beans, olives, capers, and cheese – let cook for about 2-3 minutes
Add the spinach and let cook for about 2 minutes more. The bottom of the omelet should be cooked and slowly cooking through to the top
Fold omelet over and cook for one minute on each side – the inside should be fully cooked
Serve with a delicious piece of fresh bakery bread! (I used a fresh roasted garlic clove loaf)
Pair with –
Cava sparkling wine OR a Blanc de blancs
Vegan “Just Egg” 5 Minute Breakfast Sandwich
This is the easiest vegan breakfast sanbo eveerrrr. Loaded with vegan sausage, vegan cheese, avocado, fresh parsley, and salt & pepper on sourdough. I appreciate something cooked in the morning but don’t have a lot of time. This has become my go-to over the past few months.
I’ve said it in my other “Just Egg” posts. Whole Foods sells it for $4.99! This is the only time that WFs has significantly beat Safeway and every other store in such a price divide. It is upwards of $8.99 at other places. CRAZY!
“Just Egg” is the fucking bomb. The consistency and flavor is so amazing that it can easily hold its own in any omelet making competition, and would fool most with its look and taste. Check out my two “Just Egg” omelet recipes as well. Totally delish.
Vegan “Just Egg” 5-Min Breakfast Sandwich is an awesome way to start your hectic day. My work schedule is so weird because of this virus. Sometimes, I think it’s amazing. Other times, it totally can stress me out. Egg yourself up to get off on the right foot. Good breakfast, good day. 😉
For your morning cooking delight…
Vegan “Just Egg” 5-Min Breakfast Sandwich
Yields: 1
Ingredients-
2 pieces of bread (I used sourdough)
1/3 btl of “Just Egg” (you can use half the bottle for a bigass sandbo!)
1/4 ripe avocado – will smash on sandwich
1-2 vegan sausages (I use Lightlife and make 2 medium-sized sausages – however; in some of these pics, I’ve used Beyond Meat Veggie Sausage)
1 slice vegan cheese (I used provolone in this pic; however, usually I use cheddar)
Salt & pepper to taste
Vegan butter for pan
Optional- Fresh parsley to taste
Directions-
Place 2 pieces of bread in toaster
If using frozen sausages, place in microwave now. If using Lightlife, have patties ready for pan
Heat a small pan with butter on medium
Once hot, pour “Just Egg” in with salt & pepper. It will quickly start to bubble. After about 2 minutes of bubbling, fold the egg in half – if using parsley, add now – (throw on vegan patties and cook on the other half of pan if using Lightlife sausages)
After 1-2 minutes, flip egg and turn off heat
Smear avocado on both sides of toast and cut the cheese in half and place on each side on top of avocado. Place egg on toast and make your sandwich. Cut sanbo in half.
Done!
Asparagus, White Bean & Parmesan Vegan “Just Egg” Omelet
Asparagus, White Bean & Parmesan Vegan “Just Egg” Omelet is another “Just Egg” vegan breakfast concoction. Honestly, I’m obsessed with “Just Egg.” It has yet to fail me. Everything I make with it is delicious – my favorite obviously being vegan omelets, or “omelettes” for you fancier folk. Asparagus, White Bean & Parmesan Vegan “Just Egg” Omelet is like a faux Italian vegan egg breakfast. Soooo good!
I made this the morning my boyfriend and I planned a MUCH NEEDED weekend get-away to Sisters, OR. I have had zero time without the kiddo for almost a year. If you’ve never been to Sisters, it’s incredibly beautiful! It’s twenty minutes from Bend, in the high-desert, is quaint, and loaded with great food and badass antique shops that I can never stop myself from buying shit that I don’t need. Mostly because I convince myself that I do, in fact, totally need this “shit.” For example, the $55 mid-century Samsonite chair I snagged today. And, pretty sure I’m going back for this AMAZING Formica kitchen table with newly reupholstered chairs in bright oil fabric. I’m obsessed! I can already see it as being the focal point of the kitchen in my house in Joshua Tree (JT). That’s right, the one I don’t own yet, but plan on owning in 2-3 years max. LOL.
When I move to Shenzhen, China, as soon as the borders reopen and the consulates are reissuing visas, I’m putting all of my new (less than 2 years old) furniture in storage to await the JT purchase. My furniture and general decor are perfect for the style of desert house I am planning on styling. Why reinvent the wheel and buy anew?
Anyway, the Asparagus, White Bean & Parmesan Vegan “Just Egg” Omelet was the perfect breakfast for relaxing and planning our trip to Sisters. If you do go, check out the Five Pines Lodge. I’ve stayed there 3 times and every time it is better than the last. It’s such a beautiful place and incredibly private.
PS- Heard this on the 70’s Folk station on Alexa en route to Sisters with the lova. I had forgotten about this tune- love it! Sooo… go get down with your badass Asparagus, White Bean & Parmesan Vegan “Just Egg” Omelet cooking tunes! … 😉
Asparagus, White Bean & Parmesan Vegan “Just Egg” Omelet
Serves: 1-2
Total time: 15-20 minutes
Ingredients-
Half a bottle of “Just Egg” ($4.99 at Whole Foods! Loads cheaper than anywhere I’ve seen -ironically!)
2-3 asparagus stalks cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1/2 large lemon (fresh lemon only)
1/4 C small white beans (navy beans) – can sub out for cannellini beans
Optional- 2-3 Large fresh basil leaves – chopped
1/4 C red onion – diced (can replace with shallots)
1 large clove garlic – minced
1/4 C vegan parm shreds (more for garnish if you’d like)
1/4 C Vegetable broth
Pepper to taste (I used a 4 pepper blend & no salt because of the veggie broth)
Olive for pan
Directions-
Heat medium-sized pan on medium low – medium (pending on your stove) and add a bit of olive oil
Once oil is heated, add onions and stir occasionally for about 2 minutes. Add garlic and cook about 1 minute more – stirring occasionally
Add asparagus,, pepper and veggie broth – cook for about 10 minutes (or until tender- not too soft) stirring occasionally
Place contents of pan on a plate and set aside
Keep same pan, pour more olive oil, and pour Just Egg in pan
Add vegan parmesan cheese – sprinkle evenly, and let cook for 1-2 minutes
Add contents from plate and basil – spread evenly, and let cook for a few minutes or until bottom of Just Egg is solid (I like mine browned a bit)
Squeeze about 1/2 of the (1/2) lemon on top of egg and veggies
Fold omelet, make sure inside Just Egg is not runny, and remove from heat
Let cool for a few minutes. Squeeze the rest of the lemon evenly across the top of the omelet
Garnish with vegan parmesan and fresh basil (both optional)
Done!
Wine pairing-
White – Pouilly-Fumé or blanc de blanc
Sparkling – Cava
Beer Pairing-
Belgian-style witbier
Vegan “Just Egg” Southwest Omelet
Vegan “Just Egg” Southwest Omelet is literally a GAZILLION times better than any “real egg” omelet I’ve ever had… and I used to love me some real eggs. If you have never tried Just Egg, vegan or not, you are totally missing out on a delicious and healthy foodgasm. She is the plant-based Goddess of the year – hands down. The texture, the way it cooks, and most importantly the taste, is absolutely fucking incredible. If you can’t tell, if she took human form, I’d marry her. 😉
For the 4th of July (was amazing btw), I made my beloved instant pot pinto beans (recipe to come for sure). Since I made a lb of them, I’ve been chowing down on this glory in various ways for dayssss – still not over it. I decided to throw them in my Just Egg Omelet this morning with all of the other leftover 4th grub (cilantro, avocado, vegan cheddar, etc). Remember, my food mantra, “waste not!” And of course, “Like the mind, food is a terrible thing to waste.” Anyway, to say the Vegan “Just Egg” Southwest Omelet was amazing would be an understatement.
My little dude, G, helped me out in the kitchen for a bit. Mostly, he played me music on the record player, and “taste tested” all the food I was actively trying to stop him from eating. He’s lucky he’s both cute, and the most amazing cleaner/helper I’ve ever seen in any 5 YO. Later, we made a cake (next post) that was pretty incredible. I don’t have a sweet tooth so I feel that it was a legit concoction.
Lastly, I created a store on Spreadshop for my blog! She’ll be up and running under the “My Shop!” tab in just a few days. Super excited! Loads of awesome merch with hilarious food quotes, Heather quotes, and other cool shit.
Back to the Vegan “Just Egg” Southwest Omelet… pretty sure I just changed your breakfast for life. You’re welcome. 😉
PS- “Just Egg” can be super-pricey depending on where you purchase it. What cracks me up (pun intended – lame, I know, LOL) the most about their price point is that Whole Foods is selling it for almost 50% less than anywhere else! I can state that this is the very first time I have ever witnessed WF being a better deal than virtually anywhere else.
Enjoy the Vegan “Just Egg” Southwest Omelet! For your listening pleasure, and because it’s totally appropriate, and we all need a little Beastie Boys up in our kitchens!!!…
Vegan “Just Egg” Southwest Omelet
Serves: 1-2
Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients-
1/2 bottle of “Just Egg”
1/3 C fresh cilantro – loosely packed and loosely chopped
1/4 of an avocado – chopped
1/2 C pinto beans (I used my instant pot pinto beans – the BEST!)
1/3 C shredded vegan cheddar (I used Miyokos)
1/4 C sliced black olives
2 C fresh spinach
Olive oil for pan
Garlic powder to taste
Salt & Pepper to taste
Optional- Hot sauce (I used a combo of Cholula & Aardvark)
Directions-
Heat medium-sized pan with olive oil on medium-low to medium (Just Egg cooks quickly so adapt to your stove). Then pour Just Egg in pan
Add the garlic powder, salt & pepper – sprinkle evenly. Next, top with cheese – sprinkle evenly atop egg
Add the pinto beans, olives, and either all or most of the cilantro (I saved some for a garnish) – spread evenly atop egg
Let cook for about 5 minutes and then add your avocado
Fold egg in half to create your omelet. Optional – flip to cook on both sides; however, not necessary if it has cooked well
Remove from pan and garnish with the rest of your cilantro and smother in hot sauce. Done!
Drink pairing:
Vegan Bloody Mary (use Annie’s vegan Worcestershire sauce) OR a red beer
*If not having for breakfast…
Wine pairing:
Grenache, Gamay, or Beaujolais
Beer pairing:
Amber lager
