
Everyday meals
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.
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
- Slice the onion and dice the tomatoes into small cubes.
- 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.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with the salt and pepper.
- 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.
- 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.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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