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

Poached egg & Apple breakfast

Good Morning!

It's been a while since I have posted any recipes, because I got a little busy... Had my baby, got retrenched and started working from home, busy buying a bigger house.... It has been quite a ride, but we are all happy and content.

And part of the pleasures of being at home, is having very wholesome, healthy, delicious breakfasts! 

Part of eating more healthy, and in line with slimming objectives, is to cut out all refined and "white" carbs. So, no bread, pasta, potatoes, rice, flour or maizemeal... This makes finding alternatives for these carbs, challenging... but interesting!

For today, I have decided on Butter fried apples, drizzled with honey and feta, with poached egg and salad leaf.

Ingredients
1 apple
1/8th of a feta ring
1t honey
2 eggs
1t butter
1 salad leaf

Method

Slice the apple (skin on) in thin slices, around the core. If you can make ribbons, that will be fabulous! Melt the butter in a pan and fry the apple in the butter.
Poach the eggs until done. I like mine soft.

 The apple can caramelise a little, it adds flavour!!!

Place the apple on the plate. drizzle the honey over and crumb the feta. 

Add the egg and salad leaf, and of course a fresh cup of coffee, and you are ready to enjoy your breakfast... and the rest of the day, too!!

O, you read right, no salt, pepper or any flavouring added. It's not needed...

Have a wonderful day!!

Yours in oil and veggies,

Risch