Still embracing our new diet, which we are quite enjoying as both my husband and I are seeing results and the weight is being shed, slowly but surely
We have really focused on our intake of fresh vegetables and protein. He has cut out pretty much all the carbs but yours truly hasn’t been able to do that. I have just reduced the amount! I’m sorry! I can’t live without bread and pasta!
Cous cous has become a great alternative, so that is what we had last night. Whilst I couldn’t resist making my boys a fluffy omelette using the prepared vegetables, which I must admit that I munched on too!
It was like making one and getting another dish for free! It worked well in both dishes and I know I will be making this combination again very soon! Hope you enjoy it! Have a tremendous Tuesday! Much love D x
INGREDIENTS
300g closed mushrooms sliced
180g fresh baby spinach
1 green bell pepper diced
1 tbsp olive oil
Pinch of dried red chilli flakes
⅓ tsp dried oregano
Paprika tp taste
Salt to taste
1½ cups dried couscous
2½ cups boiling water
½ vegetable stock cube
METHOD
• Prepare the cous cous by bringing to the boil in the vegetable stock, simmer for 5 minutes until the water has evaporated. Take off the heat and set aside. Separate grains with a fork
• Heat up the oil with the red chilli flakes, add in the peppers, sauté until tender
• Throw in the mushrooms, oregano and salt, combine well. Cook on a medium heat for 5 minutes then stir in the spinach. Let it wilt gently and cover for a few minutes. Take off the cooker and let the residual heat cook the spinach through
• Serve the sauteéd vegetables along with the sauce it has released onto a plate of cous cous
The sauteéd mushroom, spinach & pepper omelette
• Beat 3 large eggs till bubbly
• Stir in a dash of milk
• Season with just a little salt
• Add in 2 tablespoons of the spinach mix
• A handful of mature cheddar cheese…combine
• In a hot frying pan with a little olive oil, fry off your omelette, flip when the egg has settled on the first side. Both sides will be golden brown against the yolky yellow of the egg
Shivaay Delights 
Mmm I love sautéed spinach – Looks so delicious!
Thank you! I must admit it was quite delicious! 🙂
Both dishes look so healthy and delicious! I love dishes with lots of greens in them and they look so good here 🙂
Thank you so much! I do love my greens too. Especially spinach and pak choi! 🙂
Anything with mushrooms and spinach is always welcome!
Thank you Aruna! I shall remember that x
Don’t you live these simple and easy meals :). Next time try quinoa which is higher in proteins than carbs with this combo…all the more points 😉
Yes! Excellent idea to use quinoa! Will do that next time. Thanks Sonal x
Great going on your new diet! 🙂
Thank you Priya! So far so good! 🙂
Great use of the same ingredients in two different dishes – so efficient when you’re making meals for two different audiences ☺️ Great xx
Thank you honey! I’m learning well from someone I know who also cooks for 2 audiences xxx
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Yum what a great, filling omelet! Good job on your diet. One change leads to another and another so it’s a great step!
Thank you! I’m getting there slowly…
Mushroom n Spinach – Forever classic combo for me! And perfect spices to go with…. Super duper one! I usually prefer having it on my breakfast plate without couscous… I must try this one too 🙂
Thank you honey! After seeing your breakfast post that’s all I want to eat x
Both of these dishes are very appealing, Dimple. Love the mix of vegetables and serving the leftovers with eggs was something Mom often did for my lunch.Yum!
Aww that’s great to know. I’m loving my new health kick. Especially the new recipe ideas that are popping into my head! Can’t wait to share them and John your egg filled ravioli OMG! Gorgeous!
☆ Please everyone have a look at this stunning dish…@
http://fromthebartolinikitchens.com/2013/12/11/egg-filled-ravioli/
That was very kind of you to mention my post, Dimple, and in such glowing terms. Thank you very much.
I make both of these at home regularly! When i go on a low carb and high protein diet, I resort to these recipes. I also do a lot of scrambles and use pearl barley too in my diet
Umm I love scrambles and I must try pearl barley. Thanks for the idea x
Oh how delightful! Yum!