Vegetable Stir-Fry Deluxe
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. oil 1 tsp. sesame oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tsps. ginger, grated 2 spring onions, finely sliced 9 oz. broccoli, cut into small florets 1 medium red capsicum, halved, seeds and membrane discarded, cut into thin strips 1 medium yellow capsicum, halved, seeds and membrane discarded, cut into thin strips 5 oz. button mushrooms, halved 1/4 cup pitted [...]
Mixed Vegetable Purée
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 1 medium eggplant 2 Tbsps. plus 2 tsps. olive oil 1 medium onion\cooked, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1 medium sweet potato or yam, peeled, chopped 1 large potato, peeled, chopped 1 large carrot\cooked, chopped 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsps. chicken stock 1 small red chili, seeded, finely chopped 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. fresh coriander, chopped DIRECTIONS: Preheat [...]
Vegetable Pilaf
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 1/4 cup olive oil 1 medium onion\cooked, sliced 2 cloves garlic, crushed 2 tsps. ground cumin 2 tsps. paprika 1/2 tsp. allspice 1-1/2 cups long-grain rice 1-1/2 cups vegetable stock 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsps. white wine 3 medium tomatoes\cooked, chopped 5 oz. button mushrooms, sliced 2 medium zucchini\cooked, sliced 5 oz. broccoli, cut into florets DIRECTIONS: Heat oil in a heavy nonstick pan over medium heat. Add [...]
Fried Tofu Salad with Creamy Vegetables
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 2/3 cup plus 2 Tbsps. farfalline pasta 2 carrots\cooked, grated 2 small zucchini\cooked, grated 2 sticks celery, chopped 1 red pepper, chopped 1 large tomato\cooked, chopped 1/4 cup olive oil 5 oz. firm tofu, cubed 1-1/2 tsps. cumin seeds 2 tsps. white mustard seeds 1/4 cup olive oil, extra 1 small fresh red chilli, chopped 1 medium eggplant, cubed 1 cup plain yogurt DIRECTIONS: Cook pasta in a large [...]
Individual Vegetable Kugels
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 3 Tbsps. margarine 1 medium onion\cooked, chopped 1/2 cup celery\cooked, chopped 1-1/2 cups carrots\cooked, grated 1/4 cup red bell pepper\cooked, seeded and chopped 1/4 cup green bell pepper\cooked, seeded and chopped 10 oz. frozen spinach, cooked and well drained 3 eggs, well beaten 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg (optional) 2/3 cup matzo meal DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to temperature 375°F. Grease or spray 12 muffin tins or [...]
Halibut with Vegetables
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 4 halibut steaks, about 4 oz. each 2 tsps. olive oil 1 green bell pepper\cooked, seeded and cut into thin strips 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cups plum tomatoes\cooked, chopped 1/2 cup dry white wine or water 6 sun dried tomatoes (optional), oil packed, drained and chopped 1-1/2 tsps. oregano, or 2 Tbs. fresh, chopped 1/3 cup Niçoise or pitted green olives, optional 1/4 [...]
Herbed Skillet Vegetables
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsps. cornstarch 14 oz. chicken stock 1 tsp. dried thyme leaves, crushed 1/8 tsp. pepper 1-1/4 lbs. small new potatoes, cut into quarters 2 medium carrots\cooked, cut into 1 inch pieces 1-1/2 cups celery\cooked, cut into 2 inch pieces DIRECTIONS: Combine cornstarch and 1/4 cup stock in a bowl until smooth. Set aside. Combine remaining stock and next 5 ingredients in [...]
Pressure Cooker Vegetable Beef Stew
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 2 Tbsps. vegetable oil 1-1/2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 inch cubes 2 Tbsps. all purpose flour 1 leek\cooked, white and pale green parts cut into 1 inch pieces 1/2 cup beef stock 1/2 lb. tomato sauce 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp. dried basil 3 carrots\cooked, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces 1 cup frozen tiny [...]
Sweet and Sour Noodles and Vegetables
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 7 oz. thin egg noodles 1/4 cup oil 1 green bell pepper\raw, sliced 1 red bell pepper\raw, sliced 2 sticks celery, sliced diagonally 1 carrot\cooked, sliced diagonally 9 oz. button mushrooms, sliced 1 oz. fresh baby corn, sliced diagonally 1 Tbsp. corn flour 2 Tbsps. plus 2 tsps. brown vinegar 1 tsp. mild or hot green chilies, chopped 2 tsps. tomato paste 2 chicken stock cubes, crumbled 1 [...]
Vegetable Fritters with Tomato Sauce
June 25, 2006INGREDIENTS: 2 medium potatoes, peeled and finely grated 1 medium carrot\cooked, peeled and finely grated 2 medium zucchini\cooked, finely grated 1/4 lb. sweet potato, peeled and finely grated 1 small leek\cooked, finely sliced (white part only) 2 Tbsps. plus 2 tsps. plain flour 3 eggs, lightly beaten 2 Tbsps. plus 2 tsps. oilfor frying 1 Tbsp. plus 1 tsp. oil 1 small onion\cooked, finely chopped 1 [...]