Middle-Eastern Herb Omelette Recipe

Name: Middle-Eastern Herb Omelette
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 ounces fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped; 5 ounces fresh dill, leaves chopped; 2 ounces fresh cilantro, leaves chopped; 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped; 3 -4 lettuce leaves, chopped; 3 -4 spinach leaves, chopped; 2 small zucchini, chopped (optional); 4 scallions, chopped (green onions); 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 pinch saffron thread; 6 eggs, beaten; salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons butter; thick yogurt, to serve

Servings: persons

5 ounces fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped
5 ounces fresh dill, leaves chopped
2 ounces fresh cilantro, leaves chopped
1 bunch fresh chives, chopped
3 -4 lettuce leaves, chopped
3 -4 spinach leaves, chopped
2 small zucchini, chopped (optional)
4 scallions, chopped (green onions)
1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 pinch saffron thread
6 eggs, beaten
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
thick yogurt, to serve

1
If you intend to bake the omelette, heat the oven to 350F (180C).
2
Discard the coarse stems from the parsley, dill, and cilantro, and chop these herbs with the chives, lettuce and spinach.
3
Combine with zucchini, scallions and walnuts.
4
Crush the saffron in a small mortar and stir in 2 tsp warm water.
5
Beat the eggs well, add the saffron liquid, salt and pepper. Stir into the herb mixture.
6
To bake the omelette:
7
Butter a shallow baking dish, pour in the mixture, and bake for 45-50 minutes, until the omelette has a golden-brown crust.
8
To cook omelette on the stove-top:
9
Heat butter in a frying pan, coating it well on the bottom and sides, pour in the mixture, and cook over low heat for about 25 minutes.
10
Turn the omelettte by reversing it onto a plate held over the pan, and cook the other side for 10-15 minutes.
11
Serve hot or at room temperature, cut in wedges, with a bowl of thick yogurt.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 ounces fresh flat-leaf parsley, leaves chopped, 5 ounces fresh dill, leaves chopped, 2 ounces fresh cilantro, leaves chopped, 1 bunch fresh chives, chopped, and more.

Yes, Middle-Eastern Herb Omelette 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.

Middle-Eastern Herb Omelette

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