Two Peas in a Pod Omelet

Ingredients:

• 5 small Yukon gold potatoes
• 2 T EVOO
• 2/3 C frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 C plain Greek yogurt
• 4 eggs plus 4 egg whites
• Salt & Pepper for the humans 

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, cover the potatoes with water and bring to a boil, then lower the heat & simmer until fork-tender. 15-20 min.
2.  Drain & chop into small cubes. Meanwhile, heat 2 tsp EVOO over med-high in the same pan & brown chopped potatoes, about 10 minutes.
3. Stir in peas & yogurt. Cover & keep warm.
4. Meanwhile, beat 1 egg and 1 egg white with 2 tsp water for 1 minute.
5. In a small nonstick skillet, heat 1 tsp EVOO over med-high. Pour in eggs & cook, stirring, until partially scrambled, about 1 minute. Lower heat & spread egg evenly.
6. Spoon ¼ of the potato mixture over ½ the eggs & cook until the bottom is set, about 1 minute. Fold over the egg like a taco & cook another 30 seconds.
7. Slide the omelet onto a plate & cover to keep warm while you finish up 3 more. 

Kitchen note: You can easily make one of these as directed above for the fids, then add salt & pepper to the remaining eggs for the humans, if desired. OR, just let everyone garnish theirs as they like.

 

Carrots & Peas Orzo

Ingredients:

• Salt & pepper (for the people)
• 1 cup orzo
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 carrots, sliced
• Drizzle of honey (optional)
• 1/2 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese

Directions:

1.   Bring a medium pot of water to a boil, add the orzo & cook until just before al dente, about 7 minutes. Add the peas & cook for 1 minute; drain & return the pasta & peas to the pot.

2.   While the pasta is cooking, in a medium saucepan, cover the carrots with water & bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain, reserving about 1/2 cup cooking water, then transfer the carrots to a food processor. Add the reserved cooking water & honey, if using, & process until smooth.

3.   Stir the carrot puree into the pasta & peas.  Portion out half for the fids & let cool before serving; season the people's portion with salt & pepper.  Sprinkle with parmesan & enjoy.

*** The pups will like this one, too!  J