When it comes to convenience, budget and nutrition, frozen veg are a winner! Try out this yummy pea and spinach omelette to see what we mean.

SERVES 4 // COOKING TIME 35 min

INGREDIENTS
For the pea sauce
¾ cup frozen peas, blanched
½ cup basil
1 garlic clove
½ wheel feta
1 tbsp lemon juice
¼ cup olive oil
For the spinach omelette
1 onion, finely chopped
10 eggs
¼ cup milk
1¼ cups grated Cheddar
1 cup frozen peas, blanched
1½ cups baby spinach
1 tbsp chopped chives
½ wheel feta, crumbled

METHOD
For the pea sauce
1. Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
2. Season to taste and set aside.
For the spinach omelette
1. Fry the onion in a bit of oil for 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Remove from the pan and set aside.
2. Whisk eggs and milk.
3. Heat some more oil in a pan over medium heat and pour in ¼ of the egg mixture. Swirl so it forms an even layer.
4. Cook for 1–2 minutes, until the middle starts to set. Spoon on some pea sauce. Sprinkle onion, ¼ cup of the Cheddar,  peas, spinach, chives and feta on one half of the omelette. Flip the other side over the fillings and cook until the cheese melts. Slip on to a plate.
5. Repeat with the remaining egg mixture and fillings. Serve with pea sauce.

Recipe & styling: Kate Turner
Photography: Sean Dollery // HMimages.co.za

There are so many healthy and yummy meals you can put together with frozen veg, like this rice, fish and bean salad.