Egyptian Spinach Omelet Recipe

Name: Egyptian Spinach Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces fresh Baby Spinach; 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; salt; fresh ground pepper; 6 eggs; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

1
Rinse and drain spinach; squeeze out excess water.
2
Place spinach in saucepan over medium heat; cover with lid and allow to wilt.
3
Remove from heat and drain in colander.
4
Remove all excess water.
5
Heat oil in large cast-iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet.
6
Add chopped onions and cook until tender and lightly golden.
7
Add tomatoes to skillet; season to taste with salt and pepper.
8
Cook for 12-15 minutes or until tomato is tender and liquid is reduced.
9
Preheat broiler.
10
Beat eggs lightly in bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Add nutmeg to flavor the eggs, stirring well.
12
Add tomato mixture and spinach to beaten eggs and mix well.
13
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in cast-iron or ovenproof skillet; pour mixture in.
14
Top with canned chickpeas.
15
Cook over low heat for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the bottom has set; then place under broiler to finish setting the top.
16
It should be firm and lightly browned when it is done.
17
Cut into slices and serve.

431

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces fresh Baby Spinach, 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 medium onions, chopped, 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Egyptian Spinach Omelet falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Egyptian Spinach Omelet

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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