All day I had a hankering for vegetables -- colorful and healthful vegetables. I was out of town for a few days and eating too much junk: frozen yogurt, cookies, creamy soups. The food was heavy and now so am I.So tonight I am back to my usual routine. I sautéd half a yellow onion, two pressed garlic cloves, 1 sliced red pepper, 1 sliced green pepper, about 1/2 c mushroom slices, some raw broccoli, 2 diced stalks of celery, 2 diced carrots and about 1 c of protein-rich Quorn in a few T of extra virgin olive oil. I've been watching this funny show at night called "Worst Cooks in America" and I've actually been picking up a thing or two. Eg: I used to sauté onions on high heat but apparently that can burn them too quickly and does nothing to enhance flavor. Good to know.
Anyway, the veggies were a bit dry so then I added a bit of tomato sauce and made some brown rice. Voila -- an easy dinner for two (with leftovers) made from vegetables, grains and protein.
Jamie, your dish looks SO delicious!! Such vibrant colors, brimming with energy!
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of myself when I crave vegetables. I mean, it usually happens when I've been eating really poorly, hahaha. But still.
ReplyDeleteAw, thanks for the comments. I was pretty proud of myself, too, Lele:)
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