GREEK SUMMER OMELETTE "STRAPATSADA"

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Greek Summer Omelette

This is the basic recipe of the simplest & fastest summer recipe, ideal for all hours of the day, from breakfast to late at night. Prepared in many different ways all over Greece depending on the region. Some spicy sausage. You could try Chorizo or Kielbasa. Some add chopped bell peppers, sauteed before adding the rest of the...

Provided by Maria *

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 yellow onion, diced or1/4 cup gr. onions, diced
1 clove garlic, mimced
3 Tbsp olive oil
4-5 medium ripe tomatoes
1 Tbsp fresh thyme (optional)
1 tsp chili flakes (optional
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp paprika
pepper
4 eggs, beaten lightly
4-5 oz feta cheese or more
parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • 1. Cut off the base of each tomato & grate them until all that's left is the tomato skin. Reserve the grated tomatoes and discard the skins. (You can also finely chop the tomatoes if you don't have a grater)
  • 2. Place a skillet over medium heat & saute the onion & garlic until they are translucent.
  • 3. Add the grated tomatoes & season with thyme & chili flakes (if using) also add the oregano, paprika & pepper. If your tomatoes are not ripe enough, add a pinch of sugar. Also if using feta cheese be careful with the slat. Cook for about 6-8 minutes, until juices have mostly evaporated.
  • 4. Pour beaten eggs and mix with a wooden spoon for 1 minute, until eggs start to cook. As soon as they start to set, remove from heat.
  • 5. Crumble some feta cheese over them. If you want, stir with eggs to incorporate. Drizzle some olive oil, season with pepper. Serve with some warm rustic bread, and sprikle with parsley. Kali Orexi! ENJOY!

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