Cheesy Ajvar Omelette
Set your alarm early for this Cheesy Ajvar Omelette. Ajvar wakes up this classic savory dish with a little help from melty kashkaval and creamy feta cheese. This nourishing breakfast is the perfect start with protein (eggs), veggies (ajvar), calcium (cheese) and is grain-free.
What is ajvar?
• Ajvar is a red pepper spread popular in the Balkans. Sweet red peppers are roasted, finely minced, then slowly simmered for hours until they reach a creamy dip consistency. It’s a staple at breakfast but also served complimentary to grilled meat.
Can kashkaval be substituted?
• Kashkaval, sometimes labelled “Kaşar” or “Kachkaval,” is a melty semi-hard cheese made from cow or sheep milk. It can be found at Mediterranean and most Middle Eastern markets. Mozzarella, although milder than Kashkaval, is a great substitute. Any semi-hard meltable cheese will work beautifully in this dish such as Edam, Gouda, Gruyère, Swiss, and Provolone.
What type of pan is best?
Non-stick pans are amazing for eggs but… there are a slew of unpronounceable chemicals used to create the non-stick surface that may be harmful to health. Check out this guide for the best options. Always use utensils that Are recommended for your particular type of cookware to prolong it’s performance.
CHEESY AJVAR OMELETTE
Ingredients
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp ajvar
2 eggs
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp shredded kashkaval cheese (or other melty cheese)
1 tbsp crumbled feta
Directions
Whisk ajvar, eggs, and salt until combined.
Warm a skillet to medium heat and melt butter.
Evenly pour egg mixture to cover bottom of skillet. Do not move mixture around, cover and allow eggs to set for 2 -3 minutes.
Uncover and add both cheeses to cover half of omelette. Gently fold over. Cover skillet again.
Adjust to medium-low heat allowing cheese to melt (without over cooking eggs) about 1-2 minutes.
Once cheese is melted, serve omelette warm.
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