Name: Colin Fassnidge’s green omelette takes green eggs and ham to a whole new level
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3-4
Ingredients: 6 free-range eggs; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 birdseye chillies, finely chopped; 1 clove garlic; 1 teaspoon finely grated ginger; 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves picked and stalks finely chopped; Sea-salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; Salad filling; 2 cups bean sprouts; 1 cup rocket leaves; 1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked; 1 birdseye chilli, finely chopped; 1/2 bunch coriander, leaves picked and stalks finely chopped; 2 teaspoons fish sauce; Juice of 1 lime; 20g roasted peanuts, chopped

Although there’s no ham in Colin’s spiced eggs recipe, this green omelette is perfect for a family weekend brunch. It looks fancy and elevated, but only takes 25 minutes in the kitchen!

Ingredients

6 free-range eggs

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1 teaspoon ground cumin

2 birdseye chillies, finely chopped

1 clove garlic

1 teaspoon finely grated ginger

1/2 bunch coriander, leaves picked and stalks finely chopped

Sea-salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 tablespoon sesame oil

Salad filling

2 cups bean sprouts

1 cup rocket leaves

1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked

1 birdseye chilli, finely chopped

1/2 bunch coriander, leaves picked and stalks finely chopped

2 teaspoons fish sauce

Juice of 1 lime

20g roasted peanuts, chopped

Method

Step 1

For salad filling, place sprouts, rocket, mint, chilli and coriander in a large bowl. Add fish sauce, lime juice and nuts. Toss to combine.

Step 2

Place eggs, spices, chilli, garlic, ginger and coriander in a blender. Season. Blend until combined.

Step 3

Heat sesame oil in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Pour in egg mixture. Using a spatula, pull the omelette’s outside into the middle so the mixture cooks evenly.

Step 4

When the base starts to set, cook, without stirring, for 1 minute. Do not overcook; eggs should still be soft.

Step 5

Spoon the salad filling onto the centre of the omelette. Using a spatula, fold the omelette over to enclose the filling and slide it onto a serving plate.

spiced green eggs omelette in pan with spatula pushing it up — *(Photography: John Paul Urizar, Styling: Michele Cranston)*

Colin Fassnidge Chef

Colin brings his signature cheeky Irish flair to Better Homes and Gardens, joining the top-rating lifestyle program during its 30th anniversary year and becoming the latest ingredient in Australia’s favourite Friday night tradition.

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