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Egyptian Spinach Omelet
Photo: Chiara Conti

Egyptian Spinach Omelet

10 ingredients 19 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

546
Calories
17g
Protein
36g
Fat
42g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Chickpea 1/2 cup canned (120g) drained 134
Canola 1 tbsp (14g) 124
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Nutmeg 1 tsp ground (2.2g) 12
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 12 ounces fresh baby spinach
  • 2 tablespoons canola or 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 or vegetable oil
  • 1 (15.00 ounces) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained

Directions

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.

18

Category:Egyptian Recipes

19

Category:Egyptian Snacks

Recipe sourced from fandom

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