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                        CHEESY SPANISH OMELETTE

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main dish

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       tb           Olive oil
  2       tb           Butter
  1                    Onion, chopped
  1                    Garlic clove, crushed
  1                    Red bell pepper, seeded,
                       -diced
    3/4   c            Finely shredded green
                       -cabbage
  4       sl           Bacon, chopped
  1       t            Fenugreek
    1/2   ts           Ground coriander
  4                    Eggs, beaten
  1       tb           Cold water
                       Salt to taste
                       Fresh ground pepper to taste
    1/2   c            Grated Cheddar cheese
                       Red bell pepper strips (opt)
                       Fresh Italian parsley
                       -sprigs (opt)

 Heat oil and butter in a medium-size flameproof
 skillet. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, cabbage and
 bacon and fry over low heat 5 minutes, stirring
 occasionally. Add fenugreek and coriander and stir
 well.

 Preheat broiler. Whisk eggs with cold water, salt and
 pepper and pour into skillet. Swirl skillet to ensure
 an even coating. Cook over low heat 3-4 minutes or
 until mixture is golden brown underneath. Sprinkle
 with cheese and place under preheated broiler and cook
 until mixture is set on top and cheese has melted. Cut
 in 4 wedges, garnish with bell pepper strips and
 parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot.



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