This eggplant omelette is a delicious combination of fried eggplant slices, tomatoes, moringa leaves, and scrambled eggs. It’s a quick and easy Filipino vegetable recipe that pairs perfectly with steamed rice!
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time15 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Filipino
Servings: 2servings
Calories: 376kcal
Author: Lainey
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Ingredients
2tablespoons cooking oil divided
2mediumeggplantssliced into thin rounds
2largeeggs
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonground black pepper
½teaspoonpaprika
½teaspoononion powder
2tablespoonswhole wheat flour
2tablespoonsminced moringa leaves
1small tomatosliced into rounds
1-2tablespoonssesame seeds
Instructions
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In a bowl, beat 2 large eggs.
Add salt, black pepper, paprika, onion powder, and whole wheat flour. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain. Set aside.
Slice the eggplants into thin round pieces.
Cook the Eggplant
Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat
Place the eggplant slices side by side in a single layer. Cook until soft and lightly browned on both sides. This takes about 5 to 7 minutes total.
Add the Egg Mixture.
Lower the heat slightly. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the eggplants, covering the entire pan.
Sprinkle minced moringa leaves over the top. Arrange tomato slices on top and sprinkle sesame seeds.
Cook over medium heat until the bottom is golden and the top begins to set. This takes about 3 to 4 minutes.
Flip the Omelette
Place a large plate over the pan. Carefully flip the omelette onto the plate.
Add the remaining 1 tbsp oil to the pan if needed. Slide the omelette back into the pan to cook the other side.
Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until golden and fully set. Then, turn off the heat.
Serve
Slice and serve hot with steamed rice or enjoy on its own.
Notes
Slice the eggplant evenly so it cooks at the same rate.
Do not overcrowd the pan.
If you prefer a crispier texture, cook slightly longer on each side.
Moringa leaves add extra nutrients but are optional.