Recipes from Italy :: Italian Vegetable Side Dishes
A variety of vegetables may be used in place of zucchini.
6 eggs
1/4 c. water
3 Tbsp. minced parsley
3 Tbsp. soft bread crumbs
1 tsp. salt
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 med. zucchini, cut into 1/4-in. slices
Flour
Grated Parmesan cheese
Beat eggs, water, parsley, bread crumbs, salt and garlic.
Heat oil in 8-in. broiler-proof skillet over med. heat until hot. Coat zucchini with flour; cook until golden, about 2 mins. on each side. Pour egg mixture over zucchini. Cook until eggs are thickened throughout but still moist, 3 to 5 mins. Gently lift edge with fork so that uncooked portion can flow to bottom. Sprinkle and distribute with cheese.
Set oven to broil or 550 degrees fahrenheit. Broil omelet with top 5 in. from heat until golden brown, 3 to 4 mins. Loosen edge with spatula; slip omelet, cheese side up, onto serving plate.
Yields 3 servings.
