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Persian Omelet
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Persian Omelet

17 ingredients 11 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

500
Calories
14g
Protein
43g
Fat
19g
Carbs

Counts 14 of 16 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 14 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Pine Nut 1 oz (28g) 191
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Walnut 1 walnut half (4g) 26
Pecan 1 half (4g) 20
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Dill 5 sprigs fresh (1g) / 1 tsp dried 4
Tarragon 1 tsp dried (0.5g) 2
Parsley 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) 1
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
Chives 1 tbsp (3g) 1
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Sunflower Oil not in our table 0
Peppermint not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or sunflower oil
  • 2 leeks, finely chopped
  • 12 ounces fresh spinach, washed and chopped or 5 ounces thawed frozen chopped spinach, squeezed dry
  • 12 eggs
  • 8 scallions, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, fine chopped
  • 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 sprigs fresh tarragon, chopped or 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
  • 1 sprig fresh dill, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  • 2-4 sprigs fresh mint, chopped
  • 1/3 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • sea salt
  • ground black pepper
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Directions

1

Heat oil in a large, shallow pan that can be used under the broiler.

2

Add the leeks and fry them gently for about 5 minutes, until they are just beginning to soften.

3

If using fresh spinach, add it to the pan containing the leeks and cook for 2 to 3 minutes over medium heat, until spinach has just wilted.

4

Beat the eggs with a whisk, in a large bowl.

5

add the leek and spinach mixture (or the leeks with the thawed frozen spinach), then stir in the scallions, with all the herbs and nuts.

6

Season with salt and pepper.

7

Pour the mixture into the pan and cover with a lid or foil.

8

Cook over very gently heat for 25 minutes, or until set.

9

Remove the lid and brown the top under a hot broiler.

10

Serve cut into 8 wedges with a green salad, or serve cut into small bite sized pieces as an appitizer.

11

Can be served hot or cold.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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