📍 Where this dish comes from: Sacred Valley (Cusco region)
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Fresh herbs, creamy cheese, and colorful vegetables give this fluffy omelet the bright flavors found throughout Peru. It is simple enough for a weekday breakfast yet elegant enough for brunch.
What You’ll Need
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp diced onion
- 1/4 cup shredded queso fresco or mozzarella
- 1 tbsp chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp aji amarillo paste (optional)
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Whisk the eggs with the heavy cream, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté the onion and bell pepper in butter until softened.
- Pour in the egg mixture and cook gently.
- Add the cheese, cilantro, and aji amarillo to one half of the omelet.
- Fold the omelet and cook another minute before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 360kcal | Protein: 22g | Fat: 29g | Fiber: 1g
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Health Benefits
- Eggs and cheese provide a satisfying fat-to-protein ratio with almost no carbohydrates.
- Aji amarillo adds classic Peruvian flavor without any added sugar.