Eggplant Omelet South Beach Phase 1 Food

EGGPLANT OMELET (SOUTH BEACH PHASE 1)

Steps:

• EGGPLANT: Slice in 1/2 inch (1 cm) pieces and sprinkle with salt. Leave for 15 minutes. Dry with kitchen paper.
• Melt butter or margarine or olive oil in a frying pan. Fry the eggplants on both sides. Reduce heat.
• Mix eggs with cream (or milk) and season with nutmeg, salt and pepper.
• Pour egg mixture to the eggplants and cook covered until done.

SOUTH BEACH DIET CHEESY HAM OMELET

Steps:

• Beat eggs and milk in small bowl with fork until blended. Add ham, onion, and pepper; mix well.
• Spray an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet; cover. Cook on medium heat 6 minutes or until egg mixture is set but top is still moist.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly onto half of omelet. Using spatula, fold egg mixture over filling; cover.
• Remove from heat; let stand 1 minute.
• Cut in half to serve.

EGGPLANT OMELET (TORTANG TALONG)

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• Lay the eggplants in a single layer on a baking sheet and broil them, flipping once or twice, until they are soft and blackened on all sides, about 15 minutes. (If you have a gas stove, you can do this by holding the eggplants with tongs over a burner on medium-high heat, turning them so they blacken on all sides.)
• Place the softened eggplants in a ziplock bag. Set aside for 10 minutes to steam (this makes the skin easier to peel). Peel the eggplants, discarding the skins, and use a fork to gently flatten the flesh.
• Put the eggs in a shallow bowl. Beat well and season with salt and pepper.
• In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Dip each eggplant in the beaten eggs, letting it soak for a second or two so that it is well covered with the egg. Season the egg-dipped eggplant with additional salt and pepper and place it in the skillet. Repeat with the other eggplant, making sure there's room between them in the skillet. Place 1 tablespoon of the crab (if using) on top of each eggplant, pressing it down with a fork.
• When the eggplants are crispy and browned on one side, 4 to 5 minutes, flip them over and cook until browned and crispy on the second side, about 3 minutes more. Transfer the eggplants to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Serve hot or at room temperature, with fish sauce.

EGGPLANT OMELET

Steps:

• Dice the eggplant into small pieces.
• Heat the olive oil in a small, non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Saute the eggplant pieces until they start to brown slightly. Add the onion and continue sauteeing until the eggplant is tender and the onion is translucent. Add the tomato and saute until the tomato is heated through.
• Add 2 eggs per serving and scramble with the vegetable mixture until well blended and the egg is cooked to your prefered level of done.
• If you prefer, make an omelet with the eggs and fill it with the vegetable mixture before folding.
• Season with seasoned salt and/or pepper to taste.