Tortellini With Roasted Eggplant Peppers South Beach Diet Recipes

TORTELLINI WITH EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a skillet heat oil over medium high heat. Add eggplant, bell peppers,1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; cook stirring occasionally for about 8-10 minutes or until vegetables start to soften.
• Add garlic and red pepper flakes, stir for another minute.
• Stir in broth and pasta. Cover and simmer over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes or until tortellini is done.
• Stir in parsley and 1/4 cup of the cheese.
• Spoon into indiviudal dishes and sprinkle with remaining cheese.

TORTELLINI WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT & PEPPERS-SOUTH BEACH DIET

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Cover a shallow cooking pan with foil. Place eggplant chunks in the pan and drizzle with 1 1/2 teaspoonfuls oil, season with half of the salt, crushed red pepper and Italian herb blend. Toss well to coat. Bake, stirring once until eggplant is lightly browned about 20 minutes.
• Season the chicken breast with the remaining salt, crushed red pepper and Italian herbs.
• Heat the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a non stick frying pan until hot. Add the chicken breasts and fry until lightly brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add onion slices and stir gently. Cook until onion is soft about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and cook an additional 3 minutes.
• Add the red pepper and stir to coat well. Lower the heat and add the undrained tomatoes and stir well. Simmer for 3 minutes and add the basalmic vinegar and stir.
• Add the roasted eggplant and chicken and stir well. Add the drained, cooked tortellini and stir gently.
• Check for seasonings, adjusting to taste.
• Transfer contents to a oven proof casserole dish with a tight fitting lid, sprinkle with the cheese and cover. Place in the warm oven to allow cheese to melt about 5 minutes.
• Serve with a salad and multigrain rolls.
• Manja!

QUICHE TO GO (ADAPTED FROM SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Defrost the spinach.
• Drain the excess liquid.
• Line a 12-cup muffin pan with foil baking cups. Spray the cups with cooking spray (VERY IMPORTANT).
• Combine the eggs, cheese, peppers, onions, spinach and any other optional ingredients in a bowl. Mix well. Divide evenly among the muffin cups. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

CAULIFLOWER PIZZA CRUST (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Pre heat oven to 450.
• spray a cookie sheet w/ non stick spray.
• Mix the cauliflower, flour, egg and cheese.
• Press into pan in a round shape.
• Sprinkle on the herbs.
• Bake 12- 15 minutes (15-20 if you double the recipe).
• Remove from oven add sauce and toppings (sausage, veggies etc).
• Bake until cheese melts.

GULF COAST SHRIMP AND VEGETABLES - SOUTH BEACH DIET RECIPE (PHAS

Steps:

• * Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
• * Add the onion, red pepper, and garlic.
• * Sauté until limp, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with salt, if desired.
• * Push the onion mixture to the edges of the skillet.
• * Add the shrimp and zucchini; sprinkle with thyme and red pepper flakes.
• * Sauté until the shrimp are opaque, 4 to 5 minutes.
• * Toss to mix well. Serve immediately.

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Place eggplant, peppers, and onion in a nonstick baking dish.
• Drizzle with oil.
• Bake for 20 minutes, basting frequently.
• Arrange on a serving dish and garnish w/ basil.

TIRAMISU (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350'F.
• Lightly spray an 8x8 inch baking pan with cooking spray. I use grape seed oil.
• Using an electric mixer, in a large bowl beat the egg whites at high speed, with the cream of tartar and salt until stiff peaks form. About 5 minutes.
• Add 1/2 teaspoons of the vanilla extract and beat to combine. Add 1/3 cup sugar substitute and beat the mixture to form stiff peaks.
• Sift 2 tablespoons of the flour over the beaten egg whites and fold gently to incorporate. Repeat twice with remaining flour until all the flour is folded into the egg whites.
• Pour the batter into your prepared pan and gently smooth the top. Bake turning once half way through the cooking time until the cake is golden and the tester comes out clean. About 20 minutes. Cool completely.
• In a small bowl combine the ricotta, whipped topping, remaining 2 teaspoons sugar substitute, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla.
• Cut the cake in half vertically down the middle to make two 4 by 8 inch pieces. Place the halves on a flat work surface.
• Drizzle 2 tablespoons espresso onto each half. Spread half of the ricotta mixture onto one of the halves and dust with half of the cocoa powder.
• Top with the remaining cake half; spread the top with the remaining ricotta mixture and dust with remaining cocoa powder.
• Using a serrated knife, gently cut cake crosswise into 4 slices and serve with mint leaves for garnish if using.
• Bon Appetit!