Green Tomato Omelet With Basil
Description
This Mediterranean breakfast features Green tomatoes. The flavors come together beautifully. Perfect for a leisurely weekend morning or a quick weekday start. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.Ingredients
Directions
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sliced 1/2-in thick Cornmeal or flour Light olive oil; for the pan -=OR=- Butter 6 lg Eggs 3 tb Chopped scallions 2 tb Fresh basil or lovage leaves - torn or finely sliced - (or more if desired) Salt & freshly ground pepper Sprigs of basil or lovage - (for
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garnish ) DREDGE THE TOMATOES in the cornmeal or flour.
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Heat enough oil in a 10-inch non-stick pan to cover the surface.
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Fry the tomatoes briefly on each side until they are lightly colored.
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Don't let them get soft.
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While the tomatoes are frying, lightly beat the eggs with the scallions and basil or lovage.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Pour them over the tomatoes.
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Let the eggs sit for about a minute, then give the pan a shake to loosen the bottom.
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Cook over medium-low
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heat until the eggs are nicely colored on the bottom, then slide the omelet onto a large plate.
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Place the pan over the plate, invert it and return to the heat to cook the other side.
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When done, turn the omelet out onto a serving plate and
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serve sliced in wedges and garnished with fresh sprigs of the herb you have used
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 20.4kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.2g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 5.7mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 4.4g2%
- Dietary Fiber 1.4g6%
- Sugars 3.0g
- Protein 1.0g2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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