President T Roosevelt's Pepper Omelet

9m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
39m
Ready In

Recipe: #33861

November 28, 2019



"Got this from a chinese cook,egg foo yung im guessing so thats how im making it ,they had more sauce made cause they were feeding crowd"

Original is 4 servings

Nutritional

  • Serving Size: 1 (549.7 g)
  • Calories 789.8
  • Total Fat - 55.6 g
  • Saturated Fat - 19.3 g
  • Cholesterol - 1824.1 mg
  • Sodium - 1002.1 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate - 5.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
  • Sugars - 2.6 g
  • Protein - 62.5 g
  • Calcium - 281.5 mg
  • Iron - 8.8 mg
  • Vitamin C - 22.6 mg
  • Thiamin - 0.2 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Heat butter and saute mushrooms and sliced peppers

Step 2

Add flour

Step 3

Add beef stock

Step 4

Simmer for 20 minutes

Step 5

In another pan

Step 6

Heat oil add peppers and shrimp

Step 7

Saute for 5 minutes

Step 8

Heat butter and 2 eggs cook omelet

Step 9

Add some shrimp mixture and flip over

Step 10

Top with mushroom mixture

Step 11

Repeat

Tips


No special items needed.

Editorial Notes

The ingredient tips, suggestions, variations, facts, questions and answers below are not edits to the original author's recipe. They are not meant to imply any change would improve the recipe. They're offered for convenience, alternative ideas, and points of interest. If you have any comments about them, please post in the Help & Ideas forum.


  • When selecting bell peppers, look for ones that are firm and brightly colored.
  • Make sure to use peeled and deveined shrimp for the recipe.

  • Substitute the beef stock with vegetable stock - This substitution will make the recipe more vegetarian-friendly and will also reduce the sodium content of the dish.
  • Substitute the shrimp with tofu - This substitution will make the recipe vegan-friendly and will also make it more accessible to those who are allergic to seafood.

Vegetarian Version Replace the beef stock with vegetable stock and the shrimp with diced tofu. Saute the tofu for 5 minutes before adding it to the omelet.



Garlic Roasted Potatoes - Roasting potatoes in garlic and olive oil adds a delicious flavor and texture to the dish, making it the perfect side to President Roosevelt's Pepper Omelet. The potatoes are easy to make and pair well with the omelet's savory flavors.


Spinach Salad - A simple spinach salad is a great accompaniment to President Roosevelt's Pepper Omelet. The freshness of the spinach is a nice contrast to the savory flavors of the omelet, and the addition of nuts and a tangy vinaigrette dressing will add a delicious crunch to the dish.




FAQ

Q: What type of omelet is this?

A: This is a Pepper Omelet, inspired by President T Roosevelt's recipe. It is made with bell peppers, mushrooms, shrimp, and eggs.



Q: How do you make a Pepper Omelet?

A: To make a Pepper Omelet, start by sautéing bell peppers, mushrooms, and shrimp in a pan. Beat eggs in a bowl with a pinch of salt and pepper, then pour them over the vegetables. Cook the omelet until the eggs are set, then fold it in half and serve.

2 Reviews

dienia b

Thanks you should have seen the recipe in the newspaper berg instructions were a mess ,ive read alot of recipes from teddy and had never seen this one before it was really interesting

5.0

review by:
(2 Dec 2019)

Bergy

I took some liberties with this recipe. I have a few large prawns so subbed those for smaller shrimp. I left the peppers & prawns on the pan , poured the omelet over them and allowed the pepper & prawns to cook right into the omelet. Mmm delicious. Made the omelet for one peron using 2 eggs.

5.0

review by:
(2 Dec 2019)

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Fun facts:

FUN FACT 1: President Theodore Roosevelt was known to be a fan of Chinese cuisine, and it is said that he even had a Chinese chef in the White House.

FUN FACT 2: Egg Foo Yung, the dish which this recipe is based on, is a popular Chinese-American dish that was created in the United States in the early 20th century.