Cheesy Spanish Omelette

1 tb Olive oil
2 tb Butter
1 Onion, chopped
1 Garlic clove, crushed
1 Red bell pepper, seeded, diced
3/4 c Finely shredded green cabbage
4 sl Bacon, chopped
1 ts Fenugreek
1/2 ts Ground coriander
4 Eggs, beaten
1 tb Cold water
Salt to taste
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1/2 c Grated Cheddar cheese
Red bell pepper strips (opt)
Fresh Italian parsley sprigs (opt)

Heat oil and butter in a medium-size flameproof skillet. Add onion, garlic, bell pepper, cabbage and bacon and fry over low heat 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add fenugreek and coriander and stir well.

Preheat broiler. Whisk eggs with cold water, salt and pepper and pour into skillet. Swirl skillet to ensure an even coating. Cook over low heat 3-4 minutes or until mixture is golden brown underneath. Sprinkle with cheese and place under preheated broiler and cook until mixture is set on top and cheese has melted. Cut in 4 wedges, garnish with bell pepper strips and parsley sprigs, if desired, and serve hot.

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