Monday, July 26, 2010

First 5 Lost!

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

I don't remember the last time I lost 5kg!
I guess that complaining yesterday really paid off
And pre-op is getting easier and easier for me
Yesterday at work I spent the whole shift searching for easy vegan meals that I could use to mix up my veggies a bit
I found this beautiful recipe which I am basically going to make every night because I love it!

Green Beans with Colored Peppers

Ingredients:
1 handful green beans
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh or 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves
2 teaspoons chopped fresh or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup red bell pepper, cut into strips
1/4 cup green bell pepper, cut into strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, if desired

Directions:
1. In 12-inch skillet, cook green beans on Stove-Top as directed on bag. Drain; place beans on plate and loosely cover to keep warm.

2. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix lemon juice, mustard, basil and thyme; set aside.

3. Add oil to same skillet; heat over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers; cook 6 to 8 minutes, stirring frequently, just until tender.

4. Add green beans and lemon mixture to peppers; toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Serve sprinkled with freshly ground black pepper.

I changed it up a bit though and served it on a bed of iceberg lettuce
It was so delicious! Beats steamed veg :P

4 comments:

Nikki P said...

Wow congrats Alyce,
Your recipie looks lovely, might have to give it a go while I'm on my pre-op also.
Nikki

Seeing in colour said...

Well done little lady (whos going to become incredibly little soon enough!).

Just imagine this is pre op, imagine how much you will loose once you have the band!

alycejo said...

Thanks ladies

The recipe is amazing! I've already cut up all my veg for tonight so I can come home and chuck it in the fry pan.

Oh I sure am short, but not little yet :P
I can't imagine ,myself being one of those short and petite girls!

Thanks for all the support!
I hope that I'm somewhat "little" when summer hits!

Amaris said...

Congrats on your loss, and thanks for sharing the recipe. It sounds heavenly. I can't have it on my pre-op, so it will be a while before I can try it, but I'm looking forward to it!

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