Frittata with pepper and mint

Serves 4
Preparation time  15 min
Cooking time  about 30 min
Vegetarian
Syns per serving
Original 1
Green 1

• Fry light spraying
• 6-8 spring onions , finely sliced
• 2  courgette , cut into 1 cm pieces (Optional)
• 1 red pepper , deseeded and cut into 1 cm
• 1 yellow or orange  pepper , deseeded and cut into 1 cm
• 6 eggs
• 3 tbsp finely chopped mint leaves
• 1 tbsp finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 level tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1. Spray a medium-sized , non-stick frying pan with Fry light  and place over a high heat.
2. Add the spring onions , courgettes ( optional ) and peppers and stir-fry for 6-8 minutes until lightly browned and just tender.
3. Break the eggs into a bowl , lightly beat and add the chopped herbs.
4. Season well and pour over the vegetables in the frying pan. 
5. Turn the heat to low , cover and cook gently for 12-15 minutes.
6. Uncover the frying pan , sprinkle with  with the Parmesan cheese  and leave on heat for 4-5 minutes.
7. Remove from heat and allow to cool before cutting into wedges .

Recipes come from Food with Family & Friends book 

Cheesy mushrooms pasta

Serves 4
each serving is  :
2 ½ Syns on Extra easy
2 ½ Syns on Green
17 ½  Syns on Original

Preparation time : 20 min
Cooking time : under 50 min

• 500 g Portobello or large field mushrooms , thickly sliced 
• 2 level tsp wholegrain mustard
• 4 garlic cloves , peeled and sliced
• 150 ml vegetable stock 
• 350 g dried pasta
• 110 g medium  fat/reduced fat soft cheese with garlic and herbs ( eg Philadelphia Light with garlic and herbs )
• 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh tarragon or basil
• 3 tbsp finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
• finely grated zest of 1 lemon 
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Put the mushrooms  ,mustard , garlic and stock into a saucepan.
2. Bring to boil and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until the stock has nearly all evaporated and the mushrooms are soft.
3. Meanwhile cook the pasta according to the packet instructions.
4. Drain and add to the mushrooms along with the cheese , chopped herbs and lemon zest. 
5. Toss to mix well.
6. Season to taste nas serve immediately .

Recipe come from All in One Extra easy  Slimming world book