Best Tortellini With Roasted Eggplant Peppers South Beach Diet Recipes

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.
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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.

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.

ROASTED EGGPLANT AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 350*. Place the eggplant, peppers, and onion in a nonstick baking dish. Drizzle with the oil.
• 2. Bake in the oven for 20 minutes, basting regularly.
• 3. Arrange the vegetables on a serving dish and garnish with fresh basil, if using.

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.

SOUTH BEACH GREEN BEANS WITH GARLIC AND LEMON

Steps:

• Bring a medium saucepan of salted water to a boil. Add beans, return to a boil, and cook until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Immediately drain in a colander and rinse under very cold water to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick. Add garlic and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add beans and zest; cook, stirring occasionally, until beans are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm OR at room temperature.

BROCCOLI CHICKEN DIJON (SOUTH BEACH DIET)

Steps:

• Mix chicken broth and soy sauce; set aside.
• Cook and stir broccoli and garlic in hot oil in large skillet on medium-high heat until crisp-tender.
• Remove from skillet; cover to keep warm.
• Add chicken to skillet; cook and stir 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through.
• Add broth mixture; mix well.
• Bring to boil.
• Reduce heat to medium-low.
• Stir in mustard until well blended.
• Return broccoli mixture to skillet; mix lightly.
• Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

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.