Vegetarian omelet without eggs
Description
A tasty appetizer for any gathering. The classic recipe for a vegetarian eggless omelet usually calls for cheese and tomatoes. However, if you like, you can add other vegetables too—for example, bell pepper, green beans, or a small onion. This dish works well not only for breakfast but also for dinner. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Pour vegetable oil into a deep-sided skillet or saucepan. Add spices to taste and heat them well until fragrant. For this vegetarian egg-free omelet recipe, use cardamom, coriander, cumin, and a pinch of Provençal herbs. However, you can use absolutely any spices you like.
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Step 2
2. While the oil is heating and taking on the flavor and aroma of the spices, cut the cheese. If you like, you can put it in a deep bowl and mash it well with a fork. However, if the cheese is slightly frozen, you can crumble it easily by hand so that large pieces remain.
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Step 3
3. Add the cheese to well-heated oil. Over medium heat, lightly fry it, stirring occasionally. This recipe uses Adyghe cheese, but you can also use feta, for example, or any other cheese you prefer.
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Step 4
4. Meanwhile, you can work on the tomatoes. First, score them lightly and blanch in boiling water. Then cool under cold running water and peel off the skins. Cut the tomato into medium cubes.
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Step 5
5. Add the tomatoes to the fried cheese. To make a vegetarian eggless omelet at home even tastier and closer to the original, add a pinch of black salt to the dish. Its distinctive aroma is perfect for this dish.
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Step 6
6. Fry the omelet for about 3–4 minutes, then serve, sprinkled on top with washed, dried, and finely chopped fresh herbs to taste.