Tuesday, January 15, 2013

A Simple Lunch for One


Sometimes, the simplest food is the best. 
A good china plate just elevates it a little.

Lunch for One?
Why not make it a pleasant experience!



MLHG's Simple Lunch for One:

1 portabello mushroom
1 clove of garlic
1 big handful of baby spinach
1 slice of calabrese bread (or your choice)
Sea Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Sauté the sliced portabello mushroom and garlic until nearly done. (I like to use my large cast iron frying pan.)
Move the mushroom slices to one side.
Add the handful of baby spinach to the cleared half of the pan.
Continue cooking until the spinach has wilted, while toasting the bread.

Butter the toast (or not). Layer on the spinach, then the mushrooms.

Enjoy!


I'm linking this to Tracy's Living Cookbook: Meatless Monday. Tracy has some really splendid recipes on her blog. I hoping she lets me move into her house!



 A Little Note: Each week, you are invited to help brighten the grey days of winter by participating in the second season of ☀Sunlit Sunday.
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20 comments:

  1. kathy bTuesday, January 15, 2013 at 1:38:00 PM EST

    Fireman loves mushrooms, He will enjoy this recipe
    THANKS

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  2. DebTuesday, January 15, 2013 at 1:48:00 PM EST

    Looks delicious and you are so right, setting the scene with your beautiful plate does indeed make it even better! Glad I found a fellow Canadians blog, looking forward to Sunlit Sunday as well!

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  3. Pamela GordonTuesday, January 15, 2013 at 3:50:00 PM EST

    This looks and sounds delicious. I love mushrooms and garlic but I never buy portobello mushrooms. Guess I'll have to step out of our boring meal 'box' won't I?

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  4. OliveTuesday, January 15, 2013 at 4:42:00 PM EST

    Sounds lovely Karen. I buy dried portobellos and keep them for roasts and such.

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  5. Christine @ Stonehouse LivingTuesday, January 15, 2013 at 5:06:00 PM EST

    Hi Karen,
    Sounds so good...how about lunch for two? Now you got me thinking about mushrooms & spinach so fresh together!
    All the Best,
    Christine

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  6. Grandma Barb's This and ThatTuesday, January 15, 2013 at 7:53:00 PM EST

    It looks delicious Karen! Our little grocery store does always carry portabello mushrooms. I'll have to look for them next time I'm at one of the larger supermarkets.

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  7. DIMIWednesday, January 16, 2013 at 5:30:00 AM EST

    Hallo Karen!This looks and sounds delicious!!!I love mushrooms ,great idea for lunch!!
    Hope you want to follow me here too!!http://decdimisaussi.blogspot.gr
    Have a lovely week!
    Dimi..

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  8. AnonymousWednesday, January 16, 2013 at 7:03:00 AM EST

    Oh my! This looks so good! And healthy too! :)
    Have a happy one,
    Zuzu

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  9. AnonymousWednesday, January 16, 2013 at 9:20:00 AM EST

    I am sorry, but I totally disagree with all of you. If I had to try this recipe by looking at the picture I would pass. I'm sure it tastes good. But I personally could not get past the picture. We eat a lot of unusual things here but I would not have attempted this one. Judy

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  10. Lois ChristensenWednesday, January 16, 2013 at 9:35:00 AM EST

    GREAT photos. My hubby would love this dish. He loves mushrooms! Please come join us on Foodie Friends Friday this week!

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  11. SerendipityRefinedWednesday, January 16, 2013 at 11:03:00 AM EST

    YUM! I love portabello's...especially with garlic! They sautee' to such a nice, warm, dark brown. It looks delish and I'll be trying this for lunch tomorrow! xo

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  12. NatureFootstepWednesday, January 16, 2013 at 3:17:00 PM EST

    I´ve never tasted portabello. I see it sometimes but it is quite expencive here.

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  13. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at 5:30:00 PM EST

    Good Evening Karen, I just love Portobello Mushrooms, they are so earthy and meaty, then mixed with garlic and spinach....perfect.
    Placing the food on a lovely plate really enhances the meal. George is looking at your photo and it has activated his taste buds....he's feeling hungry.
    Have a lovely evening.
    Best Wishes, Daphne

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  14. 20 North OraWednesday, January 16, 2013 at 11:58:00 PM EST

    Yum, yum! That looks so good and so fast and easy. Thanks for the inspiration.

    Judy

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  15. Helen PhilippsThursday, January 17, 2013 at 7:34:00 AM EST

    Oh how yummy, Karen! What a delicious but easy lunch!
    Wishing you a happy cosy day!
    Helen x

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  16. AimeeFriday, January 18, 2013 at 1:11:00 AM EST

    too bad no name won't even try because of the picture. not sure what is wrong with it, makes my mouth water. will be trying this sometime soon!!!

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  17. ANNEFriday, January 18, 2013 at 9:55:00 AM EST

    When I first looked at the photo, I thought it was some kind of fish! That recipe sounds so yummy I'm trying this on the weekend.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Happy Friday :)

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  18. HeatherFriday, January 18, 2013 at 10:29:00 AM EST

    Thank you so much for stopping by my blog... it is certainly wonderful to see, yet again, another Canadian blogger! You have so many beautiful photos on your blog, and your meals look delicious, and, I was especially intrigued by your lovely little twig star... I will have to make one for next year! Cheers~

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  19. AnonymousFriday, January 18, 2013 at 1:05:00 PM EST

    Aimee, my name is on my reply! Judy

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  20. ClaudiaSaturday, January 19, 2013 at 8:51:00 AM EST

    Oh, does that look yummy! Thanks for the recipe!

    xo
    Claudia

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