Ijjeh (Lebanese Herb Omelette)
A dense green omelette packed with parsley, mint, and scallion. Protein-forward, herb-heavy, and naturally low-carb.
Ingredients
- 8 Egg
- 40 g Parsley
- 15 g Mint
- 4 Scallions
- 3 tbsp Olive oil
- ⅜ tsp Salt
- 1 tbsp Flour (optional)
- ¼ tsp Allspice (optional)
Method
- Finely chop the parsley, mint, and scallions.
- Beat the eggs with the herbs, flour, allspice, and salt into a thick green batter.
- Fry small thick patties in the olive oil until set and golden on both sides, 8 minutes.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
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About Ijjeh (Lebanese Herb Omelette)
Ijjeh (Lebanese Herb Omelette) is a Middle Eastern lunch or dinner that comes together in about 20 minutes and serves 4. It fits keto-friendly eating.
Ijjeh (Lebanese Herb Omelette): frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ijjeh (Lebanese Herb Omelette)?
A serving has about 257 calories — 13.8g protein, 5.6g carbs, 20.1g fat, 1.5g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Ijjeh (Lebanese Herb Omelette) gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Flour. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Ijjeh (Lebanese Herb Omelette)?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out flour, allspice — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Ijjeh (Lebanese Herb Omelette) make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.