Veggie Bake

Since we are trying to lose some of the extra kilo's... (well, I am, and you know how it goes...), I have decided to cut out or minimise our intake of carbs. Turns out to be quite a challenge, especially on a meat-free day, like we had yesterday!
So, I made this Veggie Bake. It turned out to be quite filling - and very delicious! 
I made some rice for the kids - they really still need their carbs!! - and a little for hubby. *wink*

Ingredients

1kg pack frozen chunky vegetables
1cup grated cheddar cheese
50g margarine
salt & pepper to taste
1/2 cup milk
3 eggs
2tbs mayonnaise
1t english mustard
1t mixed herbs

Method

Put the frozen chunky vegetables in a shallow ovenproof dish. Mix the cheese inbetween the chunks. Dot the margarine all over. Mix the mayo, eggs, milk, mustard & mixed herbs well. Pour over the veggies, sprinkle with salt & pepper to taste and into the oven at 180degrees C, for about 1/2 hour to an hour. 

Before it went into the oven

When it came out of the oven

 

Making the salad:
1 apple - cut into strips, 4 strawberries - cut into pieces,1/2 rind feta cheese - crumbed, 1 lemon - juices squeezed. That's it. The lemon prevents the apple from turning brown, and adds wonderful flavour, without being sour!! Salt&pepper optional. We didn't even use any. (notice the glass of wine?? I LOVE cooking with my wine!!) 

The end result of the meal. 

Next time, though, I am going to add some lemon zest to the veggies. That would add some very nice dimension to this dish. 

Have a fabulous day!!

Yours in oil and veggies...

Risch