Name: Eggplant Omelette
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 3 :medium eggplants (about 1 pound each); 5 :tablespoons olive oil; 2 :large onions (sliced); 4 :garlic cloves (minced); 6 :large eggs; 3/4 :cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 :teaspoon ground coriander; 3/4 :teaspoon salt; 1/4 :teaspoon pepper; 1 :lemon (cut into wedges)

Eggplant Omelette

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

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Servings

Ingredients

3 :medium eggplants about 1 pound each
5 :tablespoons olive oil
2 :large onions sliced
4 :garlic cloves minced
6 :large eggs
3/4 :cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 :teaspoon ground coriander
3/4 :teaspoon salt
1/4 :teaspoon pepper
1 :lemon cut into wedges

Instructions

Preheat broiler.
Pierce eggplants all over with fork.
Place eggplants in baking pan.
Broil eggplants until skins blacken and flesh feels very soft to touch, turning occasionally, about 25 minutes.
Cool eggplants; stem and peel.
Transfer eggplants to colander and let drain 30 minutes, turning occasionally and pressing with spoon to extract liquid.
Transfer eggplants to bowl; mash.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
Add onions; sauté until golden, about 20 minutes.
Add garlic and saute 4 minutes.
Set aside.
Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend.
Mix in mashed eggplant, onion mixture, chopped parsley, caraway, coriander, salt and pepper.
Preheat broiler.
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in large broiler proof nonstick skillet over very low heat.
Add egg mixture, cover and cook until omelet is almost set, about 15 minutes.
Uncover skillet and place under broiler until top is set and pale golden, about 5 minutes.
Using rubber spatula, loosen omelet and slide out onto plate.
Garnish with lemon wedges.
Serve hot or at room temperature.
This frittata like recipe can be made with meat, chicken, fish or vegetables. Served hot or cold it’s great anytime of the day.