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Omelette recipe, juicy, fluffy, cheesy, on sautéed legumes, topped with feta. Greek 🇬🇷 food recipe

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Greek Omelette

Cultural Context

The Greek omelette, or 'omeleta', is a beloved breakfast dish in Greece, often enjoyed as a hearty start to the day. It showcases the country's rich agricultural products, featuring fresh vegetables and feta cheese, which are staples in Greek cuisine. Traditionally, it's a versatile dish that can be customized with various fillings, reflecting local tastes and seasonal ingredients. Today, the Greek omelette is popular not only in Greece but also in Mediterranean-inspired brunch menus worldwide, celebrated for its vibrant flavors and nutritious ingredients.

GreekGRmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
3 eggs
300-400 grams cherry tomatoes
1 bell pepper
1 spring onion
50 grams feta cheese
smoked paprika
salt
sweet paprika
greek olive oil
1 spoon grated gouda or mandal kefalo teary parmesan
1 spoon light butter

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: cottage cheese

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Cottage cheese is lower in fat and calories while still providing creaminess.

black olives

🥗Healthier: green olives

💰Cheaper: canned olives

Green olives are often lower in sodium and canned olives are more affordable.

1

Heat a non-stick pan with a dash of greek olive oil.

2

Add bell peppers and sauté for 2 minutes.

3

Add cherry tomatoes and sauté for another minute; cover for 1 minute.

4

Turn off the heat and add green onions and spices.

5

Whisk the eggs lightly in the same pan.

6

Add 1 spoon of light butter and melt it on high heat.

7

Pour the omelette mixture into the pan and lower the heat immediately, moving the pan to space it out for fluffiness.

8

Add feta cheese on top and fold the omelette like a tortilla.

9

Prepare a garnish with feta and spring onions mixed with greek olive oil.

10

Slide the omelette onto a plate on top of legumes and garnish with feta and onions.

Cooking Techniques

whiskingsautéingcooking

Equipment Needed

non-stick pan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsmilk

Also Known As

OmeletaGreek-style Omelette

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