Description
This Herby Lebanese Omelet is a light and flavorful dish featuring eggs mixed with fresh herbs and a touch of flour for texture. Served with creamy labneh or Greek yogurt and fresh tomato wedges, it's a perfect savory breakfast or brunch option inspired by Lebanese cuisine.
Ingredients
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Omelet Batter
- 6 eggs
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Toppings
- 1 cup Labneh or Greek yogurt
- Sliced tomato wedges
- Fresh cilantro
- Pickle spears
Instructions
- Prepare the batter: In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, finely chopped green onion, and cilantro until combined.
- Add dry ingredients: Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth. The mixture should be runny but thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, similar to crepe batter.
- Heat the pan: Preheat a non-stick sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, spreading it evenly.
- Cook the omelet: Ladle about 1/2 cup of the batter into the pan. Let it cook undisturbed until the bottom is golden and set, then carefully flip the omelet using a spatula. Cook for an additional 1 minute on the other side.
- Fold and serve: Fold the omelet in half and transfer it to a plate. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter to make a total of 6 crepes.
- Garnish and enjoy: Serve each omelet with a spoonful of labneh or Greek yogurt, fresh tomato wedges, cilantro, and pickle spears for a delicious and authentic Lebanese breakfast experience.
Notes
- Use a non-stick pan to prevent sticking and make flipping easier.
- Ensure the batter is runny like crepe batter for the best texture.
- Adjust the salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Labneh can be substituted with Greek yogurt for a similar creamy topping.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the flour with chickpea flour or a gluten-free blend.
- Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 omelet
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 195 mg
