Spanish Omelette
(regular recipe - Okay for everyone)
Serves 2
1-2 tablespoons olive oil
½ diced Spanish onion
1 clove garlic
1 cup cooked diced potato, parsnip, carrot, turnip
or left over cooked vegetables.
½ cup Frozen peas and corn
5 egg whites
5 tablespoons soy flour (optional substitute for
egg yolk)
1 teaspoon each fresh chopped chives, parsley,
oregano or your favourite herbs.
(use half quantity for dried herbs)
5 tablespoons water or soymilk
In a frying pan
heat olive oil, add onions and sauté until transparent. Add garlic and sauté for
a further one minute. Add cooked vegetables and heat through on medium heat.
Add frozen vegetables and cook through (about one minute). Put to one side.
In a separate
bowl beat egg whites until they start to form stiff peaks. If using soyflour,
make into a thin paste with a small amount of water or soy milk. Add the rest of
the liquid and herbs then fold into egg whites. Gently combine mixture with
sautéed vegetables and cook over a slow heat, gradually drawing the mixture from
the sides to the middle to ensure it is cooked throughout. When the Omelette
starts to look dry on top, place under the grill and cook until it turns golden
brown. Divide omelette in two and serve with fresh green salad, sliced
cucumber and rye bread.
Advanced
variation with Sheep’s Fetta.
(not recommended for those just starting the
Pain Free Living diet)
After several
years I have found I can tolerate both sheep’s cheese and goats’ cheese.
However, I suggest you try this addition only after you are feeling comfortable on the
Pain-Free Living diet and if symptoms return, stop the Fetta immediately.
Mash 1-2 tablespoons of Sheep’s Fetta made with sheep’s milk and mix in with the egg whites and herbs.
Then continue cooking as above.
Tip: Sheep’s cheese is
high in protein and has a mild pleasant taste. Goats’ cheese, if not eaten
fresh, can taste a bit gamey. There are now several tasty varieties of sheep’s
and goats cheeses available from the supermarket and deli. Check the labels to
ensure there are no other ingredients included that could upset your arthritis.
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