I’m sure I’m not alone in this; the notion that I am constantly surrounded by food but the reality being anything but. I now cook for one and that often means I will eat the same thing several times during the course of the week, so I have to be careful about not making so much food that there is not enough time to consume it. And then there is the night after a long work day when I realize I have nothing planned, no leftovers and it’s just too late to have the energy or desire to actually prepare dinner.
And that, my friends, is when I call on Brinner. I know that Brunch is the more well known of this family but I actually know Brinner better; Breakfast dishes for Dinner! Easy to put together and sometimes just the perfect combination for a late meal; lighter and often served with fruit, it’s a better choice at 8pm than steak and potatoes!
Mostly because they are so simple but in an even more convoluted twist…I seldom go to much trouble for breakfast and Brinner allows me the opportunity to make those brunch type meals I we all love!
I had just received a case of Chobani Honey Yogurt that I had won from the company (You know I love Twitter already and now this!) and decided it would be the perfect opportunity to try something I was curious about. I love using cream cheese in an omelet with fruit components but I knew their 0% fat Greek Yogurt would be more in keeping with my determination to change some eating habits and yogurt has become my go to product to substitute for sour cream, mayonnaise and cream cheese so the timing was perfect.
I have to admit…I have had a different brand of Greek yogurt flavored with honey that I loved more straight out of the container. They honey flavor is more pronounced and I could eat it instead of ice cream. But what I love about Chobani is that there are ZERO fat calories and yet it is still rich, thick and creamier so I have no problem adding a bit of honey to get that straight out of the container taste I love. And I need to add one important thing. Yes…they are carried at my lovers house. You might call it Costco. And no, I did not have to say anything nice, I could have said nothing at all…but am because I really love their yogurt.
This was a perfectly fabulous Brinner; I am almost obsessed with Pomegranate arils. Mostly because Costco has recently carried them packaged and ready for use. No hammers, tools or any type of physical exertion required except to peel back the plastic covering and dig in. I resisted the temptation to take the first container and sit in front of the TV with just a spoon; despite the ease, they are a bit pricey and I made sure to spread the love over several days.
The combination of eggs with the tang of yogurt and a fruit with a mild tartness make this work for dinner…it’s not overly sweet, it’s just right!
I know this post is being published late but maybe that’s perfect for you…this could be YOUR Brinner!
Omelet with Chobani Honey Yogurt, Pomegranate Arils and Blackberries
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
- 2 Tbsp water
- 1/2 Tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp yogurt
- A handful of assorted fruits for inside and for garnish; I used pomegranate arils and blackberries but blueberries and lemon zest are next on my list.
- Honey for drizzle
Preparation
- Combine eggs, vanilla and water and whisk together well.
- Melt butter in non stick pan and add eggs. Cook slowly so that bottom browns lightly and eggs can cook through. Either flip the omelet in the pan or slide it onto a plate and use the plate to flip it over into the pan to cook both sides.
- Cook for a minute and then flip again and spread the 1/4 cup of yogurt in a layer on one side of the omelet topped with your choice of fruit.
- Carefully lift one side of the omelet to cover the other side and leave in pan long enough for the yogurt and berries to warm. Slide onto a plate.
- Dollop 2 Tbsp of yogurt on top of the omelet, sprinkle with more fruit and drizzle the yogurt with honey.
{ 21 comments… read them below or add one }
Beautiful photo of a wonderful looking dish Barb! I love having breakfast food for dinner and prepare it often. See you tomorrow.
Thanks Lea Ann…glad we FINALLY got together and hope to see you again next month too. That doesn’t mean we can’t do Nordstrom’s though. As I get out more and more I miss things I took for granted. Their cafe is one thing!
I haven’t had dinner yet and your brinner idea is looking mighty fine. I might just have to make a Costco run soon!
The yogurt I most often buy at Costco is the larger quantity of a different brand of Greek yogurt. I don’t think ours has the honey yogurt I received but what they sell of Chobani is the assorted fruit yogurts which I’m fine with for something like this.
Oh yes, breakfast for dinner is very popular in our house. In fact, we had waffles just last night. This is such a beautiful omelet to look at and I’m sure the taste is even better.
What I love about the omelet and the yogurt with unsweetened fruit is that it’s not over the top sweet like we more often expect at breakfast. I reserve those moments for waffles and the AMAZING syrup a friend sent me from Canada. OK, now I’m hungry.
Mmmmm…. tasty brinner, indeed! I like the incorporation of pomegranate arils. And Debra is right, it reminds me of blintzes! Wonder if I can add a side salad and convince Mr. RGBistro that this qualifies as a meatless dinner? :P
[K]
It is much like a blintze; albeit I think easier to put together which is certainly part of my definition of Brinner!
What a beautiful brinner!
Thank you Kristen; so glad I captured a photo with the pomegranate; I love how pretty they made this dish look!
Barb, omlete looks so good! love the greek yogurt with honey & pom seeds! Lovely!
We have Brinner quite often and honestly, sometimes i enjoy those meals more than ones heavy on fat and heft! this intrigues me because the only time i’ve ever used a fruit filling w/eggs is when i make blintz so am pleased to see you’ve given me new ideas! gorgeous and luscious!
Wow that looks awesome!
Love Greek yogurt. And Brinner, too! This is a lovely combination of the two.
*Brinner*, love the word! My brinner never looks like this! What a beautiful photograph of a delicious looking omelet.
I am not alone, but I am alone a lot. My husband is gone for months at a time for work and while he is gone I do a lot of “Brinner” (I never had a name for it…the name is just so right and I am going to steal it from you…I will give you credit though). I usually do savory, because I am more of a hashed browns, bacon, and eggs in a hole kind of gal, but I like the fruit idea…thanks so much!
I often do savory too and what I loved about this was there was no sugar added to anything but a dribble of honey so it was a nice combination. But I promise you; I’ll do waffles sometimes too! And certainly use my name…let’s expand the name to the masses!
Fantastic. Not only does it taste great and good for you, Its stunning!
Thanks so much Courtney; working hard on making what I see a reality on the blog and positive comments are so welcome and thoughtful. XOXO
I wouldn’t know whether to eat this for breakfast or dessert; all I know is it looks AMAZING!!
Another relative of Brunch and Brinner, Bressert would be good too! It’s actually not as sweet as it looks; there is no sugar in the eggs and the tang of the yogurt keeps it from going totally dessertish (yes, this is too a word auto correct!).