Back to Recipe

Moroccan Olive Omelette (Bayd De Zaitun)

Here's how you make Moroccan Olive Omelette (Bayd De Zaitun)
Pause Continue Reading
  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 5m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 can (4 1/4 ounce) black olives, drained ( the chopped kind)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon caraway seed (crushed in a mortar and pestle)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon oil (olive oil)
  • 1 pinch sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon, minced
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a medium sized bowl, lightly beat the eggs.

  • Step 2: Stir in the olives, parsley, caraway and cumin. Season with salt and pepper.

  • Step 3: Heat the oil in a very hot non-stick frying pan.

  • Step 4: Pour the mixture into the pan, move the pan to distribute evenly and leave for 7 seconds without stirring.

  • Step 5: Tilt the pan and move the cooked egg to the center with a spatula, allowing the uncooked egg to replace the cooked egg. When there is the hint of uncooked egg left, fold the omelette in half and transfer to a warm platter; sprinkle with paprika and tarragon.

  • Step 6: Cut into 2 or 3 pieces and serve immediately.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

This page is built for your convenience in the kitchen.

If you want helpful tools, tips and recipes from our community of real cooks, please consider signing up.

Oh... And one more thing... We also have some pretty wild forums.