Description
This Herby Lebanese Omelet is a light and flavorful egg dish infused with fresh herbs like cilantro and green onions. The addition of flour and baking powder gives the omelet a crepe-like texture, making it delicate and perfect for topping with creamy labneh, fresh tomato wedges, and pickles for an authentic Lebanese breakfast or brunch experience.
Ingredients
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Omelet Batter
- 6 eggs
- To taste kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 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
- Whisk the eggs and herbs: In a bowl, combine the eggs, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, finely chopped green onion, and cilantro. Whisk thoroughly until well combined.
- Add flour and baking powder: Sift the flour and baking powder into the egg mixture and whisk until smooth. The batter should be runny but able to coat the back of a spoon like crepe batter.
- Preheat the pan: Warm a non-stick sauté pan over medium-high heat and add 1/2 teaspoon of olive oil to lightly coat the surface.
- Cook the omelet: Pour 1/2 cup of the omelet batter into the pan. Let the mixture cook undisturbed until the bottom turns golden. Flip the omelet carefully with a spatula and cook for an additional 1 minute.
- Fold and remove: Fold the omelet in half and transfer it to a plate. Repeat the cooking process with the remaining batter to make 6 omelet crepes.
- Serve with toppings: Garnish each omelet with a spoonful of labneh or Greek yogurt, sliced tomato wedges, fresh cilantro, and pickle spears for an authentic flavor experience.
Notes
- Use a non-stick pan for easy flipping and to prevent sticking.
- The batter consistency should be like crepe batter; if too thick, add a splash of water or milk to thin it out.
- Labneh can be substituted with thick Greek yogurt for a similar creamy texture.
- Add other fresh herbs like parsley or mint to vary the flavor.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor, as the omelets are delicate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 crepe
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
