Egyptian Eggah | Egyptian Egg Omelette Recipe

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Ricotta offers a lighter option while cottage cheese is more economical.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier and vegetable oil is often less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: carrots

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories, while carrots are budget-friendly.

spices

🥗Healthier: fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Fresh herbs can enhance flavor without added calories, while dried herbs are cost-effective.

Beat eggs in a bowl until well combined

Chop onions and bell peppers finely

Mix chopped vegetables with eggs

Add chopped parsley and cilantro to the egg mixture

Season with spices, salt, and pepper

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet

Cook until the edges start to set, about 5 minutes

Gently lift the edges with a spatula to allow uncooked egg to flow underneath

Sprinkle feta cheese on top before the center is fully set

Cover the skillet and cook for another 5 minutes until set

Slide the eggah onto a plate and cut into wedges

Serve warm, garnished with additional herbs if desired

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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