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Tuna Omelet

Prep 20 min
Total 40 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 4

Every Friday during Lent we eat fish or beans. One fish recipe that’s been with me since my childhood is canned tuna omelet; it’s economical and easy. My grandmother, my mom and now I make this family favorite on these days. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cans of tuna

eggs

finely chopped chives

tablespoons milk, cream or water

Salt and pepper to taste

tablespoon oil

Directions

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1

Open the cans and let the liquid drain through a colander.
2

Beat the eggs with the milk in a bowl until foamy, about 30 seconds.
3

Add the chives and tuna. Stir well and season with salt and pepper.
4

Heat the oil in a nonstick saucepan over medium-low heat.
5

Pour in the mixture and lightly flatten.
6

Cook for 15 minutes over low heat. When it's almost ready in the center, it should feel solid to the touch.
7

Flip the omelet with the help of a plate.
8

Cook for 5 more minutes to brown the other side.
9

Serve warm or cold.

Expert Tips

You can add chopped basil or jalapeño to the mixture; it will give the omelet much more flavor.

Nutrition Information

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More About This Recipe

Every Friday during Lent we eat fish or beans. One fish recipe that’s been with me since my childhood is canned tuna omelet; it’s economical and easy. My grandmother, my mom and now I make this family favorite on these days.