WOWZA time flies!
Mr. Foodie left last Tuesday and I’ve decided to go Flexitarian for the six weeks while he’s away. Flexitarians are *almost* vegetarians. They eat meat and dairy once in a while but mostly try to rely on plant-based foods. I thought it would be a great opportunity to increase our meatless meal repertoire and see if there any noticeable changes in my health…and appearance for when he returns. 
I made this the other day and only took finished shots but the process is simple enough and the end result was
MELT IN MY MOUTH DELICIOUS!!!
This is a down and dirty version of something I found on Vegetarian Times called French Onion Soup Tartines.
I started by caramelizing two small onions in extra virgin olive oil and a little salt and pepper. When they were done I caramelized some mushrooms in a little butter and extra virgin olive oil (I like a tiny bit of butter with my mushrooms…adds a little more flavor.) I had the hard rolls and the Swiss cheese in the freezer so I let them thaw. When the veggies were done I cut the roll in half, topped with the veggies and a slice of cheese on each half. Baked in the oven at 350° for about 8 minutes, just until the cheese was really melty. Next time I think I’ll add a little Thyme to the onions. While this was super awesome I think the Thyme would send it over the top. If nothing else, even a little fresh parsley just for that fresh herb bump.
Soft crunch of the bread, the sweet creaminess of the onions, the meatiness of the mushrooms and a little punch from the Swiss.
AWESOMENESS!!
Sink your teeth in to one of these babies.
Soon.
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This looks so delicious and so simple. I’m going to have to make this for my hubby’s parents!
I love the concept of “Flexitarian.” I could definitely do that, but like you, it would have to be while my husband’s gone. I can’t convince him that he doesn’t need meat with every meal. I love, love your meatless recipes – so keep ‘em coming!
I can smell it my bayba… I’M MISSING YOUR COOKING!!!
Yep…you missed this one. I’ll make it again when you get home!
Now that does look awesome. You know what I’d like to try it with? Our market has a small selection of wild mushrooms – so much flavor in them. I’ll bet that would make my mouth very happy.
I’ve never tried wild mushrooms. They’ve always kind of freaked me out with their weird shapes and having to be re-hydrated and such. Maybe I’ll give them a try when Mr. Foodie gets back.
it looks great! let me know if you do see a change in appearance. Somehow, I didn’t really manage to lose weight as a flexitarian, but maybe it is because I compensate with bread and cheese
LOL!! I haven’t been digging in to the bread and carbs so much but I don’t think I could ever give up cheese!
This recipe looks yummy! And it would be a great one for lunch. :0)
Thanks Juliet!
I don’t like mushrooms, but that looks so delicious that I might even try it!
Try it! You might like it!