Anything that makes family life easier has Frost onside. Mealtimes can be particularly exhausting, so we were excited to review two new products from Lékué. An omelette maker and a steam case. Do these kitchen solutions make quick, easy and healthy meals? Read on and find out.
First we tried the Omelette Maker. There are two ways of doing things. One is to add the omelette mix into the case for a plain omelette, the other is to add other ingredients first (and cook them for a few minutes), and then add the mix (eggs, milk and salt). You then pop it in the microwave. If you add lots of ingredients, only add two eggs. Otherwise it might spill over. You can make a delicious plain omelette in two minutes. Importantly, the omelette maker is BPA free. It has a ten-year guarantee and is 100% platinum silicone, just like the steam case. Both also come with handy booklets with lots of tasty recipes and are dishwasher safe (very important!). We were a huge fan of the omelette maker. Quick, easy and delicious. Just like they promised.
The Steam Case is also a handy and innovative kitchen gadget. You just add the ingredients and then microwave for two minutes. The standard size does 1-2 people, the family size does 4-5. The Steam Case allows you to steam your food in the oven as well as the microwave. The food is cooked in its own juices and retains the nutrients. Quick, easy and delicious, just like the omelette maker. We liked both of these gadgets, and they were easy to clean in the dishwasher. Recommended.
The Power Breakfast
The 4 minute spinach and mushroom omelette
Pop this in microwave, check your emails and come back to a light a fluffy omelette full of fibre and protein to keep you full until lunch
Ingredients
50 g of spinach (¼ cup)
50 g of mushrooms (¼ cup)
30 g of onion (2 tbsp)
1 tablespoon of water
1 tablespoon of olive oil
Salt
2 tablespoons of milk
2 eggs
Lékué Omelette Maker RRP £10.99
- Slice the mushrooms, chop the onion and place it all inside the Omelettemaker along with the spinach, oil, water and salt.
- Close the lid and cook in the microwave for 2 minutes at 800 W.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs along with the milk and a pinch of salt.
- Pour into the Omelettemaker and mix with the rest of ingredients.
- Cook for 2 minutes in the microwave at 800 W.
- Turn the Omeletteover and cook for another 30 seconds.
Lunch – al desk-o
10 minutes fish with summer lemon vegetables
Taste the Mediterranean without leaving your swivel chair on your lunch break
Ingredients
1 fillet white fish (approx. 150 g)
1/2 cup frozen peas
½ courgette
1 tablespoon butter
½ lemon
Salt
Pepper
Lékué Steam Case
- Cut the fish into strips, add salt and pepper, place in the mini steam case.
- Add the peas, the courgette washed and cut into cubes, sprinkle with lemon and add butter in chunks. Close the mini steam case.
- Cook in the microwave oven on high at 650-800W for 2 minutes.
- Stir a little and serve.
Both available online at Lekue.com, Selfridges.com and Ocado.com
