We are always looking for new ways to incorporate things that we grow in the garden into yummy recipes. This recipe uses fresh basil and is a perfect recipe for a fresh, healthy and fast breakfast or lunch!

Ingredients:

-2 eggs

-¼ teaspoon salt

-Freshly ground white pepper

-3oz. goat’s milk cheese

-1 tablespoon coarsely chopped basil

-2 tablespoons butter

Instructions:

-Break the eggs into a bowl, season with salt and pepper and beat well.

-Cut the goat’s milk cheese into cubes and stir into the eggs with the basil.

-Heat the butter in a frying pan, pour in the egg mixture and reduce the heat a little.

-Allow the omelet to set slowly, turn if necessary and cook other side.

Optional: Add diced tomatoes added colour and flavour!

This recipe is simply delicious when served with a fresh green salad on the side- try adding garden vegetables and your favourite dressing.

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Check out “the Power of Basil” article for more information on basil.