Herb Omelet Pita Sandwich

- Total Time
- 30 minutes
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Ingredients
- 1cup diced tomato, in ¼-inch cubes, a mix of red or yellow, if possible
- 1cup diced cucumber, in ¼-inch cubes
- ½cup finely diced red onion
- 2cups cooked chickpeas
- Salt and pepper
- Pinch of red-pepper flakes
- 2tablespoons tahini
- ½teaspoon finely grated garlic (about 2 cloves)
- 2tablespoons lemon juice
- 2cups plain whole-milk yogurt
- Salt, to taste
- ½cup chopped scallions
- 1cup chopped dill
- 1cup chopped parsley
- 1cup chopped cilantro
- 4large eggs, beaten
- ½teaspoon baking powder (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- 2tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 to 6large pita flatbreads, warmed
For the Chopped Salad
For the Yogurt Sauce
For the Omelet
Preparation
- Step 1
Make the chopped salad: Combine tomato, cucumber, onion and chickpeas in a bowl. Season with salt, pepper and a pinch of red-pepper flakes. Toss well and set aside.
- Step 2
Make the yogurt sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together tahini, garlic and lemon juice. Whisk in yogurt and a good pinch of salt. Set aside.
- Step 3
Make the herb pancake: Put scallions, dill, parsley and cilantro in a mixing bowl. Add beaten eggs and stir well to make a thick green mixture. Whisk in baking powder, if using, and season well with salt and pepper.
- Step 4
Warm olive oil in a 9- or 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Add egg-herb mixture and spread across pan in an even layer, as if making an omelet or frittata. Cook for 2 or 3 minutes until bottom is set, then put on a lid and continue cooking until top is set, about 2 minutes or so. (Alternatively, finish cooking the top under broiler.) The herb pancake may be served warm or at room temperature.
- Step 5
To serve, cut pita breads in half to make pockets. Place a slice of herb omelet in each pocket, and add a large spoonful of chopped salad. Top each pocket with about 2 tablespoons yogurt sauce.
Private Notes
Comments
I have never heard go baking powder added to eggs. What does this do?
I have a question. What brands of pita bread are good ones to work with? Some have so many additives.
I think it's supposed to make the eggs fluffier. I've seen this trick in several books and magazines.
Use mint instead of parsley
I wish this had a bit more flavor. Each component is nice, they work well together, but the sum total didn't pack the flavor punch that I had hoped for, especially given the sheer amount of herbs in the omelette. Maybe adding a few spicy pickled vegetables to the final sandwich would help, or perhaps some additional herbs or seasonings in the salad portion would help?
The herb omelet is delicious! I used green onions, fresh mint, parsley, cilantro, a clove of garlic and the baking soda. Delicious!
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