Serves: 12 people

INGREDIENTS:

1 Large Sweet Onion, Chopped

1 Medium Green Bell Pepper, Chopped

1/4 of Red, Yellow and Orange Bell Pepper, Chopped

8-10 oz. of Baby Bella or Cremini Mushrooms, sliced

4 Large Scallions, sliced on an angle, divided

12 Large Eggs

1 Cup Half & Half

1/2 cup +2 Tbsp Shredded Sharp Cheddar

1/2 cup+2 Tbsp Shredded Mozzarella

3/4 tsp sea salt, divided

1/2 tsp Black Pepper

2 Tbsp unsalted Butter or Ghee

2 Tbsp Avocado Oil

12” Cast Iron or Nonstick Pan

13×9 Casserole Dish, greased with cooking spray

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 375°F.

Heat pan very well. Add butter, oil, onions and 1/4 tsp salt. Sauté until soft, about 4 min. Add peppers and continue to sauté for another 3 min. Add mushrooms and another 1/4 tsp of salt and 1/4 tsp pepper. Sauté for 3-4 min until tender. Turn off heat and let cool.

In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs very well. Whisk in half & half, cheese, half of the chopped scallions and the rest of the salt and pepper. Add a third of the sautéed veggies at a time until all incorporated. Pour into casserole dish and bake for 20 min until almost set but still raw in the center. Sprinkle the rest of your 4 Tbsp of cheese and scallions. Bake an additional 10-15 min until cheese melts and eggs are set in the center.

Let cool for 5 minutes. Cut into 12 servings. Enjoy.

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Asian Fusion Eggplant Appetizer

October 3rd, 2019 | Posted by Milana in Appetizers | Recipes - (0 Comments)

The original recipe to this absolutely delicious eggplant appetizer was adapted from @cookingwithyana on Instagram. Check out her account for more yummy creations! I made some modifications to her original recipe. The results speak for themselves.

INGREDIENTS:

3 medium Eggplant, chopped into 1” pieces

2 Red Bell Peppers, chopped to 1/2” pieces

2 Carrots, sliced into shoestring on mandolin

1 medium Red Onion, sliced thin

1/4 cup Parsley or Cilantro, finely chopped

Salt

DRESSING:

1/4 cup Avocado Oil

1 lime, squeezed

1 tsp sesame oil

2 large cloves garlic, minced

2 tsp rice vinegar

1-1/2 tsp white vinegar

2-1/2 tsp maple syrup

3/4 tsp tsp sriracha sauce

2 tsp coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce

1/4 tsp black pepper

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup chopped Parsley or Cilantro

DIRECTIONS:

Season your eggplant well with salt in a colander over a large bowl to collect all the moisture from the eggplant. Let it sit for 30 minutes.

In the meantime, mix all the dressing ingredients and set aside.

In a wok or deep frying pan, flash-fry the onions for 2-3 minutes in avocado oil. Set aside.

Squeeze out eggplant pieces with hands and pat dry on paper towel before frying. I fried it in 4 batches. You may also drizzle some oil and roast it at 425°F for about 15-20 min until golden brown.

Mix it in a large bowl with the fried onions, raw peppers, carrots and chopped herbs. Pour dressing and mix gently with spatula. Can be served right away but is best if refrigerated for at least 8 hours as the ingredients get to know each other. 😉 Voilà👌🏻!

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Moms Ratatouille

July 24th, 2015 | Posted by Milana in Appetizers | Recipes - (1 Comments)

  
Took me a few batches but I FINALLY perfected it!!!! The creaminess from the roasted eggplant just makes this appetizer addicting! 

INGREDIENTS:

1 Sweet Onion thinly julienned 

1 Large eggplant unpeeled,  washed and sliced 1/2″ thick

1 Red , yellow and orange Bell Pepper ribbed and seeded & cut into chunks

1-1/2 Tbsp 100% Maple Syrup

1 tsp Smoked Paprika

2 tsp White Vinegar 

1 small can no salt added tomato sauce

2 Tbsp Avocado Oil

Olive Oil Cooking Spray

Sea salt & finely ground pepper 

DIRECTIONS:

Heat oven to 400F. Salt and pepper your eggplant slices on both sides to taste and spray both sides with cooking spray. Roast for 20 min. Then flip and roast an additional 5-7 min. Set aside to cool. 

In a deep skillet pan. Heat oil. Add onions and peppers season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir until semi soft. Add tomato sauce, maple syrup, paprika and vinegar. Stir until comes to a boil. Lower the heat to low and simmer for 30 min. With kitchen scissors cut each eggplant into quarters and add into skillet. Stir and simmer for another 10 min. Enjoy!

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