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Persian Date Omelette Recipe

Date omelette is a classic Persian dish made with only 3 ingredients. Ready in 15 minutes, this dish is perfect for breakfast.
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Persian
Servings: 2
Author: Shadi HasanzadeNemati

Ingredients

  • 4 Natural Delights Medjool Dates
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 4 large eggs
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Instructions

  • Using a small knife, open the dates and remove the pit. Dice the dates into small pieces. Alternatively, you can just slice the dates in half.
  • Melt the butter in a pan over medium heat. Saute the dates for 5 minutes until they are slightly caramelized.
  • Whisk the eggs in a bowl and then pour them over the dates. Cover and cook for 10 minutes until the eggs are set.
  • If desired, fold the omelette before serving and top with sesame seeds.

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Notes

  • You can double and triple the recipe if desired. 
  • Store the leftovers in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over medium heat.

Nutrition

Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 402mg | Sodium: 144mg | Potassium: 477mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 962IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 2mg