Flor de Itabo - Yucca Flower Omelet

Tags vegetarian, healthy

A seasonal dish made with flor de itabo, the cream-colored flower of the yucca plant.


  • Cooking Time: 15 min
  • Yield: 1 serving
  • Level: Intermediate

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spineless or giant yucca flowers, rinsed

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

  • Salt and pepper to taste


Directions

Bring salted water to a boil in a saucepan. Add yucca flowers and cook over moderate heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a plate. Heat oil in a skillet over medium high. Add yucca flowers and eggs. Scramble eggs in skillet until eggs are cooked. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice.

Last updated: Nov 18, 2023