Roasted Sweet Red Pepper Omelet Food

EASY ROASTED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C).
• Cut the peppers into quarters. Remove the seeds and the membranes. Roast the peppers until the skin blisters and turns black. Remove from oven and cover with plastic, or a tea towel, or place in a paper bag until cool. The skins should peel away off of the peppers easily when cooled.

ROASTED RED PEPPER OMELETS

Steps:

• Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, water, salt and pepper. Add half of egg mixture to skillet (mixture should set immediately at edges)., As eggs set, push cooked edges toward the center, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, add half of the red peppers, cheese and onions on one side; fold other side over filling. Slide omelet onto a plate. Repeat.

SWEET PLANTAIN OMELET WITH FRIED BREAD AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE: TORTILLA DE MADUROS CON PAN FRITO Y SALSA CRIOLLA

Steps:

• In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, powdered milk, salt, and baking powder. On a flat surface, make a well with the combined dry ingredients. Place the shortening and 1 cup of water in the well. Working your way inward, start to work the shortening and dry ingredients into a dough. When dough is no longer sticky, cover with oiled plastic wrap and let the dough res for 1 hour.
• On flat floured surface, roll out the dough to a circle about 1/2-inch thick. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut round pieces from the dough.
• Heat up about 2 inches of oil at 350 degrees, and then fry the dough for about 1 minute on each side until they puff. Place in a warm oven only until the omelet is ready.
• Whisk the eggs in a small bowl with a sprinkle each of salt and pepper.
• Cut plantains on a bias and fry in very hot oil until golden on both sides, then remove from oil and set aside.
• In a separate pan, saute 2 onions in 1 tablespoon of olive oil for about 2 minutes then add the fried plantains and pour the eggs in. Turn the heat down to low and cook for about 8 minutes or until the top is almost thoroughly cooked. Flip the omelet over and cook for about 6 more minutes. Saute the remaining onion in 3 tablespoons of oil, add the roasted peppers, garlic, and cilantro. Cook until tender then puree and season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Cut omelet into 4 equal quarters and serve on top of pepper sauce with the fried bread.

ROASTED SWEET RED PEPPER OMELET

Steps:

• Scramble together: Eggs, Roasted Sweet Red Bell Pepper Puree., Salt, Cracked Black Pepper.
• Pour into heated skillet (omelet pan) that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
• Cook until one side is done and turn to finish.
• Top with: Shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled precooked bacon, sauteed sweet onion.
• Fold over and remove to plate.
• Garnish with parsley and a thin slice of sweet red bell pepper.

ROASTED RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 500 degrees.
• Place the whole peppers on a sheet pan and place in the oven for 30 to 40 minutes, until the skins are completely wrinkled and the peppers are charred, turning them twice during roasting. Remove the pan from the oven and immediately cover it tightly with aluminum foil. Set aside for 30 minutes, or until the peppers are cool enough to handle.
• Remove the stem from each pepper and cut them in quarters. Remove the peels and seeds and place the peppers in a bowl along with any juices that have collected. Discard the stems, peels, and seeds. Pour the oil over the peppers. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

POTATO, ONION AND RED PEPPER OMELET

Steps:

• Soak potato slices in several changes of cold water until water remains clear.
• Char peppers over gas flame or under broiler, turning until skins blister and blacken. Place in plastic bag and let steam 10 minutes.
• Rinse if necessary, pat dry, and peel off skins and remove seeds. Cut into 1 inch squares.
• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in heavy large broiler proof slope-sided skillet over medium heat.
• Add onions and saute until pale golden brown, stirring frequently, 10 to 15 minutes;transfer to plate.
• Heat another 2 tablespoons olive oil in same skillet.
• Drain potatoes and pat dry with paper towels.
• Add to skillet, cover partially, and cook until tender and pale golden brown, turning frequently, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer to plate with onions.
• Wipe skillet clean. Heat remaining 4 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Add peppers, onions, potatoes and parsley to skillet and cook just until heated through.
• Pour eggs over, poking holes and tilting pan to allow eggs to run underneath and flow to edges to form crust; do not stir.
• Shake pan, cover and cook until eggs are almost set, about 6 minutes; do not overcook.
• Meanwhile, preheat broiler.
• Uncover skillet and broil mixture 5 to 6 inches from source of heat until eggs are completely set and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Slide omelet onto flat platter; cool slightly.
• Cut omelet into 8 wedges and serve warm.

PEPPER CHEESE OMELET

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat the eggs, egg whites, milk, paprika, salt and pepper. Coat an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray and place over medium heat. Add half of the egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. , When eggs are set, sprinkle half of the onion, red pepper and cheese over one side; fold omelet over filling. Cover and let stand for 1 minute or until cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining ingredients.