Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 lb

asparagus

chopped

4 tbsp

butter

melted

1 unit

onion

finely chopped

0.5 cup

water

4 unit

eggs

beaten

1 tbsp

fresh cilantro

finely chopped

0.13 tsp

cayenne

1 pinch

Salt

to taste

1 pinch

Pepper

to taste

Step 1
~3 min

Wash asparagus and cut off tough ends.

Step 2
~3 min

Chop asparagus spears into small pieces.

Step 3
~3 min

Melt butter in a frying pan over medium heat.

Step 4
~3 min

Saute finely chopped onion in butter for 10 minutes, until softened.

Step 5
~3 min

Add chopped asparagus and water to the pan.

Step 6
~3 min

Cover the pan and cook for 10 minutes, until asparagus is tender.

Step 7
~3 min

In a separate bowl, thoroughly combine beaten eggs, finely chopped fresh cilantro, cayenne, salt, and pepper.

Step 8
~3 min

Pour the egg mixture into the frying pan with the asparagus and onion.

Step 9
~3 min

Stir-fry briefly until the eggs are cooked through and the omelet is set.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve hot.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Use fresh, seasonal asparagus for the best flavor.

Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to your spice preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Can be prepped in advance (chopping vegetables)

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side of fresh bread.

Serve with a simple salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Lebanese Bread
Greek Salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Syria, Lebanon

Cultural Significance

Common breakfast or light meal in the Levant.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Brunch
Weekend Breakfast

Popularity Score

65/100

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