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Umutsima w'amagi (Thick Egg Omelette)

A thick omelette with onions and tomatoes, cooked over low heat to stay soft and fluffy. A simple, filling meal, often served with bread or ugali.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

217 kcal per serving

Protein
10.3 g
Carbohydrates
3.3 g
of which sugars
2.9 g
Fat
17.8 g
of which saturated fat
3.2 g
Fiber
1.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Slice the onion and dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and fry the onion for 3 minutes, then add the tomatoes and let them break down for 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. In a bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and pepper.
  4. Pour the eggs over the tomato mixture and cook over low heat, covered, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the top is set but still soft.
  5. Slide a spatula under the omelette, fold it in half or flip it to brown the other side for 1 minute, then serve.

Variations and tips

Cheese version. Sprinkle grated cheese over the top before covering for a richer omelette.

More ideas

Original Ecomely recipe.