Ingredients
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 3 ripe tomatoes, chopped into cubes
- 1 brown onion, diced
Spices & Seasoning
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground turmeric
- Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Main Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
Instructions
- Sauté the Onion: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Turmeric: Sprinkle the ground turmeric over the onions and fry for a few minutes, stirring constantly, to release its aromas. Drizzle in the remaining ½ tablespoon of olive oil if the pan becomes dry, to prevent the onions from burning.
- Cook the Tomatoes: Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan. Season generously with sea salt and black pepper. Continue frying, stirring often, until the tomatoes break down and are fully cooked, forming a fragrant base.
- Add and Cook the Eggs: Gently crack all four eggs directly into the pan, keeping their yolks intact if possible. Sprinkle more salt and pepper. Place a lid on the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your liking. For runny yolks, check earlier. If you notice any uncooked whites, poke small holes using your spatula to help them cook through.
- Serve: Slide the omelette onto plates and enjoy immediately with crusty bread or Persian flatbread on the side.
Notes
- Use the ripest tomatoes you can find for the best flavor and color.
- Adjust turmeric to your taste if you prefer a milder or stronger flavor.
- Keep the yolks runny for a more traditional texture, but feel free to cook through if you prefer.
- This dish is delicious served with fresh herbs, feta cheese, or pickled vegetables on the side.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Persian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 279 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 137 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.04 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 327 mg
