South Beach Diet Salsa Omelet Recipes

LEMON VANILLA RICOTTA SOUFFLE - SOUTH BEACH PHASE 1

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Lightly coat 4 (4 ounce) ramekins with cooking spray.
• In a large bowl, whisk together ricotta, egg yolks, 1 TBSP of sugar substitute, lemon zest, lemon extract and vanilla extracts.
• In another small bowl with an electric mixer at high speed, beat egg whites until soft peaks form; approximately 2-3 minutes. Gradually add remaining 2 TBSP sugar substitute and continue to beat until stiff peaks form.
• Gently fold egg whites into ricotta mixture; just until combined.
• Spoon ricotta mixture into ramekins. Bake until souffles have risen, are set and lightly browned; approximately 15 minutes.
• Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS OMELETS WITH GOAT CHEESE - HEALTHY, SOUTH BEACH DIET,

Steps:

• In medium bow, whisk together the eggs and milk. Stir in scallions, thyme, parsley, pepper and salt.
• Place asparagus and water in large microwaveable bowl. Cover with vented plastic wrap and microwave on high power for 4 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Stop and stire after 2 minutes. Drain, pat dry, and add to egg mixture.
• Heat medium nonstick skillet coated wtih cooking spray over medium heat. Pour one-quarter of egg mixture into skillet, allowing it to cover the bottom of the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bottom just begins to set. Sprinkle with 1 tsp of cheese. Add one-quarter of asparagus pieces. Cook for 5 minutes, or until eggs are almost set.
• Using a large spatula, fold the omelet in half. Cook for 3 minutes or until omelet is golden and cheese is melted. Turn onto a plate and keep warm.
• Coat skillet with cooking spray and repeat process with remaining ingredients to make 3 more omelets. Garnish with chives.

SOUTH BEACH TOMATO SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, stir together the ingredients.
• Serve fresh at room temperature.

SOUTH BEACH FRIENDLY SALMON PATTIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, crumble the canned salmon and if you prefer remove the skin and bones.
• Add the vegetables and mix well.
• Add the spices to the mixture and mix again.
• Heat olive oil in a skillet over a med high heat.
• Finally, add egg to mixture and mix well until the whole mixture is moist and sticks together when pressed.
• form the mixture into 3" patties about 1/2" thick.
• Place patties in heated skillet and cook until a brown crust forms, then flip and cook until the other side is brown (3-5 minutes per side).
• Makes 5 - 6 patties.

SOUTH BEACH DIET CHEESY HAM OMELET

Steps:

• Beat eggs and milk in small bowl with fork until blended. Add ham, onion, and pepper; mix well.
• Spray an 8-in. nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
• Pour egg mixture into skillet; cover. Cook on medium heat 6 minutes or until egg mixture is set but top is still moist.
• Sprinkle cheese evenly onto half of omelet. Using spatula, fold egg mixture over filling; cover.
• Remove from heat; let stand 1 minute.
• Cut in half to serve.