[caption id="attachment_1748" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Shumar omelet[/caption] Fennel or "shoumar" is a wild plant, indigenous to the Mediterranean region. It grows in winter but can also be found all year long. This recipe is from Iqlim Al Kharroub Servings: 4 Caloric content: 190 calories / serving Preparation time: 30 mns Ingredients  1 ½ cups of fennel leaves, washed and chopped 1 tsp of fresh mint leaves, washed and chopped 1 cup of parsley, washed and chopped 1 small onion, finely chopped 1 cup of whole-wheat flour 4 medium eggs ½ tsp of baking powder ¼ tsp of salt ½ tsp of lemon zest ½ tsp of olive oil Preparation:

1. In a bowl, beat the eggs and add all ingredients
2. Pour the egg mixture into a hot, oiled frying pan
3. Cook until the under-side of the omelet is brown
4. Turn the omelet carefully on the other side
5. Serve when both sides are done