Persian Tomato Omelet
Persian Tomato Omelet is a simple Persian vegetarian dish made with tomato, egg and onion. It is flavorful, comforting, and easy to customize with additional ingredients like garlic, bell peppers, or cheese.
This one-pan meal comes together in less than 30 minutes and is perfect for weekend brunch with Persian bread on the side or as a light meal any time of the day.
Yield: Serves 3
- 3 medium ripe tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons crushed tomatoes
- salt & black pepper to taste
- finely chopped fresh coriander for garnish, optional
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until tender and slightly golden. Add the turmeric and mix well.
Add the chopped tomatoes and crushed tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Cook until tender and almost all the liquid is absorbed.
Crack the eggs over the tomato mixture. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook uncovered until the eggs are set. Sprinkle with coriander and serve with bread.
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loving all the persian food the omelette is just divine
I LOVE THAT THAT IS THE BEST OMELET EVER
This looks delicious! A great weekend breakfast idea =)