Two Iranian-inspired breakfast recipes that will thrill your taste buds

Breakfast is one of our favourite meals, but sometimes it can feel like you're having the same thing every day. Get inspired to switch up your morning meal with these two Iranian-inspired ideas. Mother-and-daughter duo Roya Shariat and Gita Sadeh share two authentic family favourite recipes to celebrate the launch of their cookbook Maman and Me: Recipes from our Iranian American Family. 

Classic Vegetarian Omelette

This omelette is an everyday breakfast staple in most Iranian households. Technically speaking, it’s not an omelet (it’s more of a scramble), but for some reason, the Farsi word for this dish is just omelette. This recipe is easy and endlessly adaptable. The general ratio here is to use two eggs and one tomato per person, which you can scale up to feed a crowd. You can add onions and garlic, use canned tomatoes instead of fresh, keep the eggs whole instead of whisking, add spices, and so on.

Sweet Date Omelette 

This sweet omelet is an ideal breakfast before a big hike or when you need lasting sustenance. Lovely eggs might sound unusual, but the result tastes custardy, caramelly, and rich, with flavours reminiscent of French toast. We sizzle dates in melted butter until they’re warmed through and caramelized and pour in whisked eggs to complete the dish. It’s a simple, unexpected combination that magically turns into a warming breakfast that will make you feel cozy and satisfied.