Stale bread and vegetable omelette is a delicious solution for using up leftover bread and leftover vegetables. Perfect for a light supper or to take on a picnic, this recipe combines simplicity and flavour in one dish.
Ingredients (for 4 persons):
- 4 eggs
- 200 g stale bread, in small pieces
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 green pepper, chopped
- 1 carrot, grated
- 100 g courgette, diced
- 100 ml milk
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Ingredients for the tomato and pepper sauce:
- 2 large, ripe, peeled and chopped tomatoes (or 200 g canned crushed tomatoes)
- 1/2 red pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sweet paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar (optional, to correct the acidity of the tomato)
- Olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Elaboration:
- Preparation of the tortilla:
- Prepare the bread: Place the pieces of stale bread in a bowl and cover them with the milk. Leave to stand for about 10 minutes to soften.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil and sauté the onion, green pepper, carrot and courgette until tender. Season to taste with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Mix the ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the eggs and add the soaked bread, mixing well. Stir in the fried vegetables and mix until well combined.
- Cook the omelette: In a non-stick frying pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil. Pour in the omelette mixture and cook over medium-low heat for about 5-7 minutes, or until the base is golden brown. Turn over with the help of a plate and cook on the other side for another 5 minutes, until set.
- Remove and set aside: Remove the tortilla from the pan and keep it warm while you prepare the sauce.
- Preparation of the tomato and pepper sauce:
- Sauté the ingredients: In a frying pan with a drizzle of olive oil, sauté the onion and garlic over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
- Add the pepper: Stir in the red pepper strips and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the tomato: Add the chopped or crushed tomato, sweet paprika, and simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust the acidity with a little sugar if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper: Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you prefer a homogeneous texture, you can blend the sauce with a hand blender.
- Serve: Pour the hot sauce over the stale bread and vegetable tortilla or serve on the side for each diner to serve as desired. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
Suggested presentation:
- Serve the omelette cut into triangles or individual portions on a deep plate with a little tomato sauce and peppers on the base.
- Garnish with fresh parsley or basil leaves for a touch of colour.
- Serve with a light green salad for a complete meal.
Additional advice:
- If you don't have stale bread, you can use breadcrumbs, adjusting the amount of milk to achieve a homogeneous mixture.
- Add grated cheese to the omelette mixture to give it a more intense flavour.
- The sauce can be prepared in advance and heated just before serving.
Preparation time:
- Preparation: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
- Total time: 45 minutes
Nutritional information (approximate per serving):
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 14 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Sugars: 6 g
Turn leftover bread into a delicious vegetable and stale bread omelette with this recipe! Don't forget to accompany it with the tomato and pepper sauce for an irresistible touch - give it a try and share your experience! 🍞🍇
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