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Eggplant Omelette

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Servings

8 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.