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Omelette - European style lunch or dinner

Eggs are great for breakfast but in many European countries omelette (omelet) is a popular lunch or dinner food and it is usually enjoyed with wine.  Omelette filling options are limitless. A French-style, folded omelette is one of the fastest protein-rich meals you can make. It is also an excellent strategy for healthy dining. The omelette is commonly thought to have originated in the Middle East. Beaten eggs were mixed with chopped herbs, fried until firm, then sliced into wedges. This dish is thought to have traveled to Western Europe via the Middle East and North Africa, with each country adapting the original recipe to produce Italian frittata, Spanish tortilla and the French omelette.  Omelette with spinach, feta cheese and avocado 2 eggs 1 tbsp water 1/2 cup baby spinach 1/2 avocado 1/3 cup feta cheese  salt and pepper, to taste butter (or oil) Whisk together eggs and water. Pour mixture into a lightly buttered or oile...