Egyptian Spinach Omelet - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    12 ounces fresh Baby Spinach
    2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons 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 oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
    1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
Preparation
    Rinse and drain spinach; squeeze out excess water.
    Place spinach in saucepan over medium heat; cover with lid and allow to wilt.
    Remove from heat and drain in colander.
    Remove all excess water.
    Heat oil in large cast-iron skillet or other ovenproof skillet.
    Add chopped onions and cook until tender and lightly golden.
    Add tomatoes to skillet; season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Cook for 12-15 minutes or until tomato is tender and liquid is reduced.
    Preheat broiler.
    Beat eggs lightly in bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper.
    Add nutmeg to flavor the eggs, stirring well.
    Add tomato mixture and spinach to beaten eggs and mix well.
    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in cast-iron or ovenproof skillet; pour mixture in.
    Top with canned chickpeas.
    Cook over low heat for approximately 10-12 minutes or until the bottom has set; then place under broiler to finish setting the top.
    It should be firm and lightly browned when it is done.
    Cut into slices and serve.

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