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                     GREEN TOMATO OMELET WITH BASIL

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Vegetables                       Cheese/Eggs

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1       lb           Green tomatoes
                       - sliced 1/2-in thick
                       Cornmeal or flour
                       Light olive oil -- for the pan
                       -OR Butter
  6       lg           Eggs
  3       tb           Chopped scallions
  2       tb           Fresh basil or lovage leaves
                       - torn or finely sliced
                       - (or more if desired)
                       Salt & freshly ground pepper
                       Sprigs of basil or lovage
                       - (for garnish)

 DREDGE THE TOMATOES in the cornmeal or flour. Heat
 enough oil in a 10-inch non-stick pan to cover the
 surface. Fry the tomatoes briefly on each side until
 they are lightly colored. Don't let them get soft.
 While the tomatoes are frying, lightly beat the eggs
 with the scallions and basil or lovage. Season with
 salt and pepper. Pour them over the tomatoes. Let the
 eggs sit for about a minute, then give the pan a shake
 to loosen the bottom. Cook over medium-low heat until
 the eggs are nicely colored on the bottom, then slide
 the omelet onto a large plate. Place the pan over the
 plate, invert it and return to the heat to cook the
 other side. When done, turn the omelet out onto a
 serving plate and serve sliced in wedges and garnished
 with fresh sprigs of the herb you have used.



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