I told you that we mostly eat oatmeal for breakfast, but today I was in the mood for something different - and besides, doing this blog inspires my creativity - so I took some Ezekiel Raisin Bread and dipped it in a concoction of the equipvalent of 2 eggs made with En-R-G egg substitute powder and a little soy milk. I just cooked it in a non-stick skillet til it was brown on both sides and served it with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and some maple syrup. This was pretty good! It almost seemed a little too sweet (I know, how can that be right!) - and I think you could use the regular Ezekiel Bread and get good results as well. It was hot and hearty and I enjoyed the change-up.For lunch, I did one of our favorites. I used a box of Spanish Rice by Rice-a-Roni and made it by the recipe except for the oil. I just browned the rice and pasta in a dry skillet and then added the water, seasoning, and canned tomatoes like the box says. Then I added one can of drained and rinsed black beans and a can of drained whole kernel corn. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes or so and serve it up! It's a good hot one-bowl lunch and easy to boot. Leftovers are in the fridge and may or may not make it til lunch tomorrow.
3 comments:
Sounds yummy. I've made french toast in a similar way, but didn't think to use the energy egg replacer. I'll have to try that. The biggest problem I've had is cooking things like this, or whole wheat or buckwheat pancakes in a non-stick teflon pan. They still stick, and fall apart when I go to lift them, if I'm not careful. I don't want to use the Pam type sprays due to the oils they contain.
For pancakes or waffles I think I am going to purchase one of those waffle makers where you open them and pour in the batter, then shut the lid and it cooks without sticking (I hope). I noticed they have them for cheap at Tuesday Morning, and also have one that you can flip while its cooking - like they use at the hotels that offer quick breakfast's in their lobby breakfast areas. That might be a good investment.
Mark
Do you drink coffe? I heard recently that unfiltered coffee (expresso) still had oil in it and you should use a filter if you want to get the oil out. I had never heard that before. As for pancakes & french toast, I really miss my griddle. I might try to get one for Christmas!
Mark, we use about a half a "puff" of Pam in the skillet. Waaaay under a full second of spray. It seems to stop the sticking without an oily buildup in the non-stick skillet. Depending on what I am cooking, I sometimes use a little water or vegetable broth instead - but that wouldn't be good for french toast. :)
Debbie, welcome! Glad you stopped by! John is a coffee drinker. You know, there are lots of grains and veggies that contain a little natural oil. I would assume that the oil in coffee would be natural from the coffee bean and would be legal. Maybe Mark knows more about this.
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