Herb Omelette

The herb omelette is a classic French egg preparation. This omelette features variety of herbs which when combined creates a very distinct flavor. When making an herb omelette be sure to use fresh herbs. Dried herbs will not give it the right taste. Try this omelette for a lovely lunch or as part of a light dinner.

Ingredients:
half an onion sliced
2 scallions chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
3 eggs
tablespoon of water
salt
fresh ground black pepper
oil

Method:
First slice the half an onion. In a omelette pan, heat up a tablespoon of canola oil. Add the sliced onion and cook for two minutes. While the sliced onions are cooking, crack the eggs into a bowl and whisk with the tablespoon of water. Add the herbs and chopped scallions to the beaten egg mixture. Season the eggs with black pepper and salt. When the onions have slightly browned, add the egg mixture. Let the egg cook for about a minute before lifting the edges with a spatula to allow the eggs to cook. Keep lifting the edges of the omelette and let the excess egg run to the empty areas of the pan. When the omelette has cooked through, fold one side of the omelette over the other. Slide the omelette onto a plate and you are ready to eat. Serve with bread and a nice side salad.