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Simply delicious meals
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Breakfast: Savoury omelette
Ingredients
1/3 cup water
4 large eggs
2 tbsp butter
1/4 cup each of mushrooms, onion, peppers (red, green or yellow) and diced tomato
Directions
Sauté the onions, mushrooms, sweet onion and peppers in a pan. When the vegetables reach the desired texture remove from the stove and add the tomato and set aside. In a bowl mix the eggs and water until there are no streaks. Preheat a pan on medium heat take the time to go through your fridge and cupboards you will find all the ingredients needed for that delicious meal. We have chosen breakfast, lunch and supper ideas
and melt the butter in the pan. Pour the egg mixture into the pan, making sure the mixture is evenly distributed.The outside edges of the egg mixture will cook first. While the middle is still a little wet, add the precooked veggies and fold in half. Once you are satisfied with the texture, remove from pan and place it on a plate.
Lunch: Pan fried chicken breast with couscous
Ingredients
3 tbsp olive oil
4 skinless chicken breasts (boneless)
1 tsp paprika that look and taste great and the best part is it won't cost you an arm and a leg because you can make it yourself. 2 tsp ground cumin
Salt and black pepper
3⁄4 cup couscous
2 cloves garlic (crushed)
3/4 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered
1/4 pound snap peas, thinly sliced crosswise (about one cup)
1/2 cup torn fresh basil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Directions
Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season the chicken with cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Place chicken breasts in heated pan and cook for five to six minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a cutting board and slice evenly.
Place the couscous in a large bowl and add one cup of hot water. Cover it and let it absorb for five minutes. Fluff with a fork once done.
Heat the remaining oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the garlic, snap peas, basil and tomatoes. Sauté for one minute and then add mixture to the
couscous and mix together. Spoon your desired amount of couscous onto plate, place chicken breast on top and drizzle with lemon juice.
Supper: Creamy salmon pasta
Ingredients
500g packet of pasta of your choice
500g salmon steak
1/2 finely chopped onion 1 finely chopped clove of garlic 3 tbsp butter
2 tsp flour
1/2 cup white wine
1 cup fresh cream
1 cup coarsely chopped spinach 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup chopped chives, basil and oregano
2 tbsp olive oil
Directions
Cook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain the pasta, oil lightly and set aside. Melt two tablespoons of butter in the same pot and add the onions and garlic. Let it simmer for a few minutes and then sprinkle with the flour and cook for about one minute, stirring constantly. Add in the white wine and bring to a boil, stirring with a whisk. Gently add in the cream whilst stirring with the whisk and bring to boil.
Add the herbs, spinach and cheese and mix. Add the pasta to the pot and mix together until the sauce coats the pasta. Take pot off the stove and set aside.
Heat one tablespoon of butter and oil in a large pan over medium heat. Once it's hot, add the salmon and cook for a couple of minutes on each side. Take the salmon out of the pan and set aside. Once cooled, dice or cut into strips and mix into the pasta. Spoon the desired amount of pasta onto a plate, garnish and enjoy.