Flat Zucchini Omelet Food

MOM'S BEST ZUCCHINI OMELET

Steps:

• In a large or medium-size non-stick skillet, and on medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil, garlic, and chopped onions. Saute for about 2 minutes, until the onions are softened.
• Add chopped zucchini and saute zucchini for a few minutes until the zucchini is cooked and softened, stirring occasionally about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat. Set aside to cool for a few minutes.
• Meanwhile, lightly scramble 3 eggs in a mixing bowl. Transfer the zucchini into the eggs, add the grated cheeses and stir until well combined.
• Using the same skillet (and no need to clean it), heat on medium heat, and add the additional tablespoon of olive oil. When the oil is hot, gently pour in the egg and zucchini mixture and lower the heat to low. Gently shake the skillet to make sure the omelet isn't sticking to the bottom. Simmer on lowest heat for 2 to 3 minutes, or more if needed (it's a thicker omelet).
• Use a spatula and gently lift one side of the omelet to see if the eggs are golden brown, and not burning. When the eggs on the bottom are cooked (not loose or running).
• Then use a small plate, one that is about the same size of the skillet and turn it over and on top of the omelet, hold your hand on top of the plate and carefully flip over the omelet onto the plate. Then slide the omelet back into the skillet to finish cooking, additional 2 to 3 minutes.
• Remove and cut into pieces and serve.
• Yields: 2 to 3 servings

PARMESAN ZUCCHINI OMELET

Steps:

• In a 10-in. broiler-proof skillet, saute zucchini and onion in butter until crisp-tender. In a small bowl, lightly beat the eggs, water, thyme, salt and pepper; pour over vegetables. Cook over medium heat; as eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. , When eggs are completely set, top with tomato and cheese. Broil 4-6 in. from the heat for 1-2 minutes or until the cheese is melted and top is lightly browned. Cut in half to serve.

ZUCCHINI OMELET

Steps:

• Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet.
• Add zucchini, onion, and tomato; saute 2-3 minutes or just until tender.
• Stir in salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
• Combine eggs, water, remaining salt, basil, celery salt, and remaining pepper; mix well.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a 10-inch skillet until just hot enough to sizzle a drop of water; pour in egg mixture.
• As mixture starts to cook, gently lift edges of omelet, and tilt pan to allow the uncooked portion to flow underneath.
• When the mixture is set and no longer flows freely, sprinkle zucchini mixture on half of omelet and cheese on remaining half.
• Fold omelet in half, and place on a warm platter.

OMELET OF ZUCCHINI FLOWERS

Steps:

• Beat the eggs and water, and add the flowers to the mix.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Heat the butter in a skillet til very hot, then add the eggs.
• After it begins to set, crumble the goat cheese evenly over it.
• Stop cooking when just barely set, to avoid drying it out.
• Garnish with herbs and serve.

SPICY ZUCCHINI OMELET

Steps:

• Spray a skillet with non-stick cooking spray and heat on medium heat.
• Saute the onion and zucchini for a few minutes to soften, but not brown them.
• Meanwhile, add the water, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper to the eggs and lightly beat to combine.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet, over the onion and zucchini mixture, give it all a quick stir and then allow it to cook gently, untouched, for about 3 minutes.
• Using a rubber spatula, gently lift egg around the edges, pushing slightly in toward the center, to allow the uncooked egg to flow underneath.
• Reduce heat to medium-low and cook about 3-4 minutes, or until the top is mostly set.
• Pour the salsa in a straight line from one end of the omelet to the other, just off center.
• Gently pick up the opposite side of the omelet with your spatula and quickly fold it over onto the salsa.
• Serve with sour cream and additional salsa.