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How to make a BAJAN OMELETTE by Kelly Henry #Bajanfoodie #eggs #caribbeanfood

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Bajan Omelette

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, the Bajan Omelette reflects the island's vibrant culinary culture, often featuring local ingredients like fresh vegetables and spices. Traditionally enjoyed for breakfast or brunch, it embodies the spirit of Caribbean cooking—colorful, flavorful, and hearty. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean and beyond, showcasing local adaptations and preferences.

BarbadianBBmain
15 min
easy
2 servings
Servings4
3 large brown eggs
1/4 teaspoon bacon seasoning
pinch of salt
pinch of white pepper
1 tablespoon chopped onion
1 tablespoon chopped sweet red pepper
1 leaf of spinach, chopped finely
1-2 tablespoons cheese
1/2 small tomato, chopped
butter
1 sprig of parsley, chopped

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: none

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

ham

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: none

Turkey bacon is a leaner alternative.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier but can be more expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: none

Zucchini provides a similar texture with fewer calories.

1

Crack 3 large brown eggs into a bowl one by one.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of chopped onion, 1 tablespoon of chopped sweet red pepper, and 1 leaf of chopped spinach to the eggs.

3

Add 1/4 teaspoon of bacon seasoning, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of white pepper to the mixture.

4

Whisk all the ingredients together until well combined.

5

Chop 1 sprig of parsley and add it to the egg mixture.

6

Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and add butter, ensuring it coats the pan.

7

Once the butter has melted, pour the egg mixture into the pan.

8

Allow the omelette to cook for about 4-5 minutes, ensuring to lift the edges with a spatula to prevent burning.

9

Once the edges are firm, add chopped tomato and cheese to the edges of the omelette before folding it.

10

Fold the omelette in half and allow it to cook until the cheese melts and the omelette is cooked through.

11

Garnish with another sprig of parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

non-stick panmixing bowlspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairyeggs

Also Known As

Barbadian OmeletteOmelette Bajan

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