Chard and Onion Omelet (Trouchia
- 3 tablespoons extravirgin olive oil
- 1 large red onion, quartered and thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 bunch chard, leaves only, coarsely chopped
- Salt and freshly milled pepper, to taste
- 1 garlic clove
- 6 to 8 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- 2 tablespoons chopped or torn basil leaves
- 2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
- 1 cup grated Gruy re cheese
- 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a 10inch skillet.
- Add the onion and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until completely soft but not browned, about 15 minutes.
- Add the chard and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the moisture has cooked away and the chard is tender, about 15 minutes.
- Season well with salt and freshly ground pepper.
- Meanwhile, mash the garlic in a mortar with a few pinches of salt, then stir it into the eggs along with herbs.
- Combine the chardonion mixture with the eggs, stir in the Gruy re cheese and half the Parmesan.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Heat the remaining oil to the skillet and when it's hot, add the eggs.
- Slide the pan back and forth a few times to make sure the eggs are not sticking.
- Keep the heat at mediumhigh for about one minute, then turn it to low.
- Cook until the eggs are set but still a quite moist on top.
- Add the remaining cheese, slide the pan under the broiler and broil until browned.
- Serve the trouchia in the pan or slide it onto a serving dish and cut into wedges.
- The gratined top and the golden bottom are equally presentable.
extravirgin olive oil, red onion, chard, salt, garlic, eggs, parsley, basil, thyme, cheese, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/chard-and-onion-omelet-trouchia-recipe.html (may not work)