VEGETABLE RECIPES
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Zucchini and Apple Sauté · 4 tbs olive oil · 1 onion, thinly sliced · 1 apple, cubed · 1 tomato, cubed · 450g zucchini, cut into 2 inch pieces · 1 clove garlic, crushed · 4 tbs parsley, chopped · Freshly ground black pepper · Salt Method: a) Heat 2tbs oil on a saucepan, add onion and cook on low heat for 6min. b) Add apple and tomato, cook tossing for 5min. c) Sprinkle zucchini with salt. Heat remaining oil in another pan and fry zucchini on low heat until it d) Mix the parsley and garlic and add them to the pan, simmer for a few minutes, add salt and pepper. |
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Oriental Cabbage · ½ onion · 2 pieces, 2 inch ginger · 1 clove garlic · 2 green chillies · 4 tbs oil · 1 tsp turmeric · 500g green cabbage, finely shredded · 100g boiled green peas · 100g cauliflower, separated into florets · 1 tsp ground coriander · 2 tsp ground cumin · ¼ tsp chilli powder · 50g butter · Freshly ground black pepper · Salt Method: a) Finely shred the onion, ginger, garlic and chillies. b) Heat oil on a heavy based frying pan and fry the onion and shred spices until soft. c) Add turmeric and stir for 1 min. Add cabbage, peas and cauliflower stirring to ensure vegetables are d) Add cumin, coriander, chilli powder, pepper and salt stir well, cook for 15min until cabbage is soft. e) Add the butter and serve alongside a main dish. |
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Creamy Spinach with Mushrooms · 2 tbs oil · 3 leeks, cut neatly into rings · 250g button mushrooms, sliced · 1 kg spinach, wash well and chop · Salt and pepper · ¼ cup grated mozzarella cheese · ½ cup cream Method: a) Heat oil in a saucepan, add the leeks and mushrooms and cook until the leeks soften. b) Add spinach, cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper. c) Add cream and cheese, stir well, cook for 5min. and serve with main dish of choice.
Amaranth in Groundnut Sauce · 1 onion, chopped · 2 tbs oil · 3 tomatoes, cubed · 1kg amaranth, washed and chopped · 3 tbs groundnut paste · ¼ tsp salt · Water
Method: a) Heat oil and fry onion until brown. b) Add tomatoes and cook for about 2min. then add the amaranth and cook until soft. c) Mix the groundnut paste with a little warm water, add to the amaranth, season with salt and d) Serve with main dish of choice. |
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Baked Broccoli and Carrots · 450g carrots, cut into 1cm slices · 450g broccoli, separated into florets · 1 tbs coriander, shredded · Rind and juice of 1 medium orange · 6tbs olive oil Method: a) Pre-heat oven to 190?c. b) Boil water with a little salt in a saucepan, add carrots and boil for 1min. c) Place in a baking tin, add olive oil, coriander, orange rind & juice, Season with salt and mix well. d) Roast for about 25min. and serve hot.
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Nutty Coleslaw · 200g green cabbage, finely shredded · 75g canned pineapple, drained and chopped · 60g raisins, halved · 3 tbs plain yoghurt · 2 tbs salted peanuts, without skin · 1 tbs mayonnaise · 2 tsp white vinegar · 1 tsp mustard · Freshly ground black pepper · Salt
Method: a) Mix all ingredients in a bowl, cover and chill for 1hr before serving. |
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Potato Salad · 6 potatoes, peeled, cut into 2cm cubes, boil and drain · 1 clove garlic, crushed · ½ cup mayonnaise · 4 spring onions, finely chopped · ½ cup boiled peas · ½ cup fried crispy bacon · 2 boiled eggs, quartered · Freshly ground black pepper · Salt Method: a) Mix garlic thoroughly with mayonnaise in a bowl. b) Add all the other ingredients to the bowl except the eggs, mix gently, if dry add mayonnaise. c) Serve in a large dish and garnish with the eggs. |
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Cabbage and Pineapple Salad · 1 small pineapple cut into small cubes · 1 small green cabbage, shredded · 1 cup grated carrots · 100g sultanas · 3 tbs mayonnaise · Salt and pepper (optional) Method: a) Mix well all ingredients in a bowl, best served chilled. |
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White and Red Cabbage Coleslaw · ½ medium size white cabbage, shredded · ½ medium size red cabbage, shredded · 1 head cauliflower separated into florets and diced · 1 red, 1yellow pepper, thinly sliced · 1 stalk celery, diced · 2 red onions, sliced into rings · 1 cup mayonnaise · Salt and pepper Method: a) Mix all vegetables in a large bowl, spoon mayonnaise over and season with salt and freshly b) Refrigerate for 1hr before serving. |
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Coconut and Carrot Salad: · 1 coconut, white part diced · 1 cup diced carrots · 500 ml plain yoghurt Method: a) Mix all the ingredients well and serve. |
Vegetable Dishes