Agege Bread and Omelet

Name: Agege Bread and Omelet
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: West African
Ingredients: 4 large eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup red onion, diced; 1/4 cup plum tomato, diced; 1 tsp scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/2 tsp fine salt; 4 slices Agege bread, sliced; 2 tsp unsalted butter

Soft, stretchy Agege bread paired with a savory, vegetable-packed fried egg omelet. A popular and satisfying West African breakfast combo.

20 minEasyServes 2420 cal/serving

West AfricanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHalal-friendlyKosher-styleNut-FreeSoy-FreeShellfish-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

4 large eggs, beaten
1/4 cup red onion, diced
1/4 cup plum tomato, diced
1 tsp scotch bonnet pepper, minced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp fine salt
4 slices Agege bread, sliced
2 tsp unsalted butter

Instructions

1

In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 beaten large eggs, 1/4 cup diced red onion, 1/4 cup diced plum tomato, 1 tsp minced scotch bonnet pepper, and 1/2 tsp fine salt.
2

Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until warm.
3

Pour the egg mixture into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until the bottom sets.
4

Flip the omelet carefully and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes until cooked through.
5

In a separate skillet over low heat, melt 2 tsp unsalted butter and warm 4 slices sliced Agege bread on both sides until soft and lightly toasted.
6

Serve the hot omelet tucked inside or alongside the warm bread.

Questions

Can I make Agege Bread and Omelet dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tsp unsalted butter. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

Can I make Agege Bread and Omelet gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 4 slices Agege bread, sliced. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Agege Bread and Omelet keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Agege Bread and Omelet?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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