Tuesday, November 29, 2011

Breakfast Casserole



Eggs - 6
Skim milk - 1/4 cup
Red Pepper - 1
Broccoli florets- 1/2 cup
Mushrooms - 3
Black pepper - 1 tsp
Red chili flakes - 1 tsp
Salt - to taste
Cottage cheese - 1/2 cup (Optional)

Finely chop the vegetables of your choice and saute on low heat until soft. In a bowl, beat the eggs with milk, salt and pepper. Add the veggies, and mix well. Wash the cottage cheese and strain the curds. Add to the batter and mix. At this point, add any additional cheese or toppings of your choice.  Pour the egg mixture into an oven proof dish. Pre-heat the oven to 400F and bake for about 30 minutes, until the center is firm. Remove, cool and cut into 6 servings. This dish be stored in the refrigerator. Just reheat one portion in the microwave for about 40 seconds. 

Saturday, November 26, 2011

Cilantro Hummus



Cooked chickpeas - 2 cups
Green Chilis/Jalapenos - 2
Garlic - 2 cloves
Cumin - 1 tsp
Cilantro - 1 bunch
Lemon Juice - 1 1/2 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Olive Oil - 1 tbsp
Water - as required

Blend all the ingredients above with required amount of water until smooth and creamy. Drizzle with some olive oil and serve as a dip or a spread.