Midweek Family Omelette

Total Time: 18 mins Preparation Time: 18 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 30 ml olive oil
• 5 ml sesame oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 small red pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 celery ribs, chopped (optional)
• 400 g cannellini beans, drained (or black-eyes, flageolet, or sliced boiled potatoes)
• 8 eggs
• 30 ml sesame seeds
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• green salad (to serve)

Recipe

• 1 heat the oils in a 30 cm / 12 inch frying pan. sauté the onion, pepper, and celery (if using) until the onions are transparent. add the beans and continue to over a medium heat for a couple of minutes until warmed through.
• 2 lightly beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper then pour into the frying pan.
• 3 immediately turn the heat down to low and give the pan an occasionally shake, or use a palette knife every now and again, to distribute the egg evenly. cook for 6 - 8 minutes.
• 4 preheat a moderate grill. sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top of the omelette and place under the grill to brown under.
• 5 cut the omelette into 4 triangles and serve accompanied by a green salad.