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Nettles Omelette
Nettles Omelette
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100% Fat
100% Protein
100% Carbohydrates
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The nettle omelette is a particular dish, delicious and nutritious, perfect for the spring / summer season! Typical recipe from Lariano (Lake Como)
preparation
step 1
First you need to wash the tips of nettles many times, in this way you will clean them well from the earth and from the heterogeneous deposits held in the leaf of the leaves.
step 2
Then boil a saucepan of water to boil the nettle sprouts for 3 minutes.
step 3
After the indicated time, drain, squeeze and coarsely chop the nettle tips.
step 4
In a separate bowl, beat the eggs with salt and pepper, incorporating the milk and cheese.
step 5
Melt the butter in a pan and add the nettle tips, seasoning them.
step 6
Transfer the nettle tips into the bowl with the eggs and mix the mixture.
step 7
Finally, in a hot pan, pour the mixture and cook over medium heat with the lid.
step 8
After about 5 minutes, turn the omelette and cook for another 3 minutes in an uncovered pan.