Vegetable Omelet: Simplicity and Nutrition in Every Bite
On the colorful neighborhood streets of the Dominican Republic, where smiles and hospitality abound despite hardships, Dominican mothers have perfected the art of doing a lot with very little. In homes where the budget is tight, but love and creativity are infinite, one of the dishes that stands out for its simplicity and nutritional value is the vegetable omelet.
Imagine a Dominican mother waking up before dawn, her heart full of determination and hope. In the small kitchen of his home, with his basic utensils and a modest pantry, he prepares breakfast for his family. With just a few ingredients at your disposal, transform a humble vegetable omelette into a feast of colors and flavors.
With agile hands, cut tomatoes, peppers and onions into cubes. Each vegetable provides not only flavor, but also essential nutrients for your children. Into a hot skillet, pour the mixture of beaten eggs and vegetables, creating a dish that not only fills stomachs, but also nourishes bodies and souls. The aroma that fills the kitchen is a promise of a new day, full of possibilities.
Accompanied by slices of bread and fresh avocado, the vegetable omelet becomes a complete, economical and delicious breakfast. This dish is not only easy to prepare, but it is also a symbol of the resilience and ingenuity of Dominican mothers, who day after day find ways to care for and feed their families, despite adversity.
Vegetable Omelet: Simplicity and Nutrition in Every Bite
Ingredients
- 4 large of eggs
- 1 large of tomato, diced
- 1 medium of bell pepper, diced
- 1 small of onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons of oil (can be corn, soy or whatever you have on hand)
Instructions
Prepare the vegetables
- Wash and cut all the vegetables into small cubes to ensure uniform cooking.
Cook the vegetables
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook until translucent.
- Then, add the pepper and tomato, and cook for a few minutes until tender.
Preparing the egg mixture
- In a bowl, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Add the cooked vegetables to the egg mixture.
Omelet
- Heat the other tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Pour the egg and vegetable mixture into the skillet and cook until the eggs are firm and golden brown on the bottom. Carefully flip the omelette and cook the other side until completely cooked.
Serve
Cut the omelet into portions and serve with slices of bread and fresh avocado on the side. This accompaniment not only adds flavor but also valuable nutrients to the meal!