Libyan Egg Potato Omelet - عجة دحى بالبطاطا

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen hash browns

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor while frozen hash browns save prep time.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point, while canola oil is often less expensive.

Peel and dice the potatoes into small cubes.

In a bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.

Add the flour to the eggs and mix well.

Stir in minced garlic, cumin, cayenne pepper, turmeric, 5 spice, black pepper, and salt into the egg mixture.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add the diced potatoes and cook until golden brown, about 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Pour the egg mixture over the potato mixture in the skillet, ensuring even coverage.

Reduce heat to low and cover the skillet, cooking until the eggs are set, about 8-10 minutes.

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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