Monday, July 25, 2011

Meatless Monday

Derek and I usually cook and eat a vegetarian meal at least one night per week, but its almost always pasta, potatoes, or pizza. I decided that it was time for us to diversify a little bit and try eating more plants in more exciting ways. I sent Derek several recipe options for him to review on his lunch break and I was very pleasantly surprised when he picked this one.

 
Curried Couscous with Broccoli and Feta

That is not my dish. Mine wasn't quite that pretty. 
 
I enjoyed preparing this meal because it was very quick and I got to chop and shred ingredients, which I like to do. It's also one of those meals where proportion doesn't really matter. If you like feta, you can add more feta. If you don't like red onions, use less. After only 15 minutes in the kitchen, I had this.
 
 
I was really pleased with how it turned out. But I don't think it's fair for me to review something that I made since there is an obvious bias. Therefore, it is up to my dining partner to provide the review. He wishes to remain anonymous due to being embarrassed by his own finickiness and shall henceforth be referred to only as The Carnivore.
 
A surefire way to freak our your Carnivore is to whip out a small yellow legal pad while he tells you what he thinks of your cooking. 
The Carnivore's Likes
"It is colorful. It is flavorful. It is multitextured. It is healthy."
 
The Carnivore's Dislikes
"It's mostly just that I don't really like chickpeas. Or ginger. Or onions."
 
The Carnivore Would Recommend This Dish To
"Women. And people who live on the continent of Asia. West, East, Wherever. Including women."

The Carnivore Would Not Recommend This Dish To
"Carnivores: such as dogs, dinosaurs, and Dereks"

Overall, The Carnivore gave this dish 3 out of 5 T-Rexs
But at the end of the meal this is what his plate looked like, so that may be generous. (Just tilt your head to the left and the picture will make more sense)

And then he said, "Good thing I ate a big lunch," did the dishes and served himself an ample piece of meatless, chocolate pie.