What have you eaten today? (Low carb forum)

DJC3 said:

@Annb what on earth is menenem? Have I missed something?

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Menemen ​

• Cut the tomatoes in half and grate them; discard the skins.
• Cut the peppers in half, discard the stems, seeds and pith, then cut the flesh into thin slices.
• Trim the spring onions and cut into chunky slices (or peel and finely dice the yellow or red onion).
• Saute the peppers, along with a good pinch of salt, and the yellow/red onion, if using, for about five minutes, until soft.
• Stir in the butter, spring onions, fry, stirring, for a couple of minutes more, then add the tomatoes, plus a pinch of sugar/sweetener, if you think they’ll need it.
• Simmer gently until the colour of the tomatoes darkens and some, but not all of the liquid has evaporated.
• Beat the eggs.
• Stir in the eggs and cook, stirring, until the mixture has firmed up slightly, but not entirely. Top with herbs, if using, and serve with bread of your choice.

Annb said:

Menemen ​

it's a bit like Huevos Rancheros, but the egg is scrambled and the tomato less prominent.
4 large ripe tomatoes
Green peppers, about ¼ lb, preferably a slightly hot variety or a mix of green peppers and 1 mild chilli
2 spring onions, or 1 small onion
2 tbsp vegetable or olive oil
Salt
1 tbsp butter
½ tsp ground paprika
4 eggs
A little chopped parsley, coriander or chives, to finish

Method

• Cut the tomatoes in half and grate them; discard the skins.
• Cut the peppers in half, remove and discard the stems, seeds and pith, then cut the flesh into thin slices.
• Trim the spring onions and cut into chunky slices (or peel and finely dice the yellow or red onion).
• Saute the peppers, along with a good pinch of salt, and the yellow/red onion, if using, for about five minutes, until soft.
• Stir in the butter, onions, fry, stirring, for a couple of minutes more, then add the tomatoes, plus a pinch of sugar/sweetener, if you think they’ll need it.
• Simmer gently until the colour of the tomatoes darkens and some, but not all of the liquid has evaporated.
• Crack and beat the eggs.
• Stir in the eggs and cook, stirring, until the mixture has firmed up slightly, but not entirely. Top with herbs, if using, and serve with bread of your choice.

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maglil55 said:

Didn't finish it, but I did have a CC little chocolate pot later.

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Antje77 said:

Isn't it lovely to be an adult, so nobody tells you you can't have dessert if you didn't finish your meal!

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MrsA2 said:

I think I need a adult to tell me I can't! (sorry if that's wrong smily, meant to be laughing)

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maglil55 said:

Tuesday 30 May - bed & FBG both 6.6. Another busy day with the addition of school sports and the start again of after-school basketball! Glorious day again, though.

B. TAG and 2 slices of SRSLY toast with Ploughman's Pate. Benecol dairy free.

L. Slice of the butcher's roast pork and a cheese triangle. I'd squeezed in a trip to the butcher.

D. Garlic & parmesan chicken escalope (1.5 actually), wilted spinach, santini minis, and a Portobello mushroom. Moretti 00 (no Peroni). CC little chocolate pot. View attachment 61180

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