
Provençal Omelette Cake
Provençal Omelette Cake is a classic France vegetarian that holds a distinguished place in traditional cooking. Celebrated for its wholesome ingredients and time-honored preparation, this dish brings authentic regional character to the home kitchen.
Carefully prepared featuring Eggs, Courgettes, Spring Onions, Red Pepper, Garlic Clove, Red Chilli, Cream Cheese, Milk, Chives, Basil, Rocket and Parmesan, the ingredients are simmered and seasoned to achieve a satisfying depth of flavor. The cooking process allows natural aromas to develop, ensuring each portion is both hearty and flavorful.
Serve hot alongside fresh bread, steamed grains, or a crisp seasonal salad for a well-rounded dining experience.
If you enjoy authentic France cooking, be sure to also explore our recipe for Flamiche.
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Ingredients
- Eggs10
- Olive Oil1 tbs
- Courgettes2 finely chopped
- Spring Onions3 finely chopped
- Red Pepper4
- Garlic Clove1 clove peeled crushed
- Red Chilli1
- Cream Cheese300g
- Milk6 tblsp
- Chives4 tbs
- Basil2 tbs
- Rocketto serve
- Parmesanto serve
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Break the eggs into two bowls, five in each.
Whisk lightly and season with salt and pepper.
Heat the oil in a pan, add the courgettes and spring onions, then fry gently for about 10 mins until softened.
Cool, then stir into one bowl of eggs with a little salt and pepper.
Add the roasted peppers to the other bowl of eggs with the garlic, chilli, salt and pepper.
Heat a little oil in a 20-23cm frying pan, preferably non-stick.
Pour the eggs with courgette into a measuring jug, then pourabout one-third of the mixture into the pan, swirling it to cover the base of the pan.
Cook until the egg is set and lightly browned underneath, then cover the pan with a plate and invert the omelette onto it.
Slide it back into the pan to cook the other side.
Repeat with the remaining mix to make two more omelettes, adding a little oil to the pan each time.
Stack the omelettes onto a plate.
Make three omelettes in the same way with the red pepper mixture, then stack them on a separate plate.
Now make the filling.
Beat the cheese to soften it, then beat in the milk to make a spreadable consistency.
Stir in the herbs, salt and pepper.
Line a deep, 20-23cm round cake tin with cling film (use a tin the same size as the frying pan).
Select the best red pepper omelette and place in the tin, prettiest side down.
Spread with a thin layer of cheese filling, then cover with a courgette omelette.
Repeat, alternating the layers, until all the omelettes and filling are in the tin, finishing with an omelette.
Flip the cling film over the omelette, then chill for up to 24 hrs.
To serve, invert the omelette cake onto a serving plate and peel off the cling film.
Pile rocket on the top and scatter over the cheese, a drizzle of olive oil and a little freshly ground black pepper.
Serve cut into wedges.
👨🍳 Chef's Culinary Notes
Cultural Heritage
Provençal Omelette Cake carries a rich culinary tradition rooted in regional home cooking. Developed over generations, the recipe highlights wholesome local ingredients prepared with time-honored kitchen techniques.
Dietary Substitutions
If you need to accommodate dietary restrictions, eggs can be substituted with an equivalent volume of seasonal vegetables, legumes, or a protein alternative of your preference.
Chef Technique Tips
Season in stages rather than all at once at the end. Salting components as they cook draws out excess moisture, intensifies natural sugars, and builds harmonious depth of flavor throughout the dish.
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