Brussels sprouts with apples and onions
This is so simple, yet tastes delicious. By using the red onions, it gets a red and green coloring. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 500 grams Brussels sprouts, cleaned and halved 2 red onions, finely sliced 2 apples, finely sliced lemon juice 1 Tbs. olive oil 1/2 cup vegetable bouillon 1/2 cup dry white wine Directions: [...]
Pumpkin with cranberries
This makes a lovely and tasty side dish for any day but also lovely for the holidays. If there are left overs, it tastes good cold too. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 small-med. organic pumpkin, cut in small pieces 1 cup vegetable bouillon 3 Tbs. soy margarine or Earth Balance 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. [...]
Fruit raita
This nice fruit raita is especially lovely served with a spicy Indian meal. It can also be enjoyed as a spicy fruit salad. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1 cup plain soy yogurt 1 tsp. cumin 1 tsp. chili powder 1 tsp. garam masala 1 Tbs. maple, agave or corn syrup 1 small pineapple, cut in [...]
Green bean Bhajii
This spicy side dish is a great way to serve fresh green beans. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 20 green beans, such as runner beans or other, sliced in 1 inch lengths 5 green chillies (jalepeno), chopped finely 1 onion, finely minced 2 inches grated root ginger 2 cloves garlic, sliced 2 teaspoons garam masala pinch [...]
Szechuan green beans
A bright and spicy way to enjoy fresh green beans. Serving Size: 2 Ingredients: 400 grams green beans, sliced 2-3 tbs. sesame oil 2 tbs. tahini (null) pinch salt 1 tsp. ginger pureed 1-2 cloves garlic, minced soy sauce 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper 1-2 tbs. water sesame seeds as garnish Directions: Wash the green beans. [...]
Fresh favas & fennel saute
Fava beans have not been a favorite of mine until now, but this recipe makes all the difference. The vibrant green and such a vibrant flavor are a perfect match. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 1&1/2 lb fresh fava beans in shells (will yield 3/4 cup shelled) 2 tbs. olive oil 1 fresh fennel bulb trimmed, [...]
Orange Carrot Hash
A sunny, tasty side dish that helps to brighten a rainy day. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 3 oranges, washed well from the outside 2 pounds carrots, peeled and cut into pieces 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and boiled 2 tbs. oil 1 med. onion, chopped 4 tbs. salt 1 clove garlic (minced) 3 scallions Directions: Wash [...]
Lemony spinach with cashew pieces
A quick and tasty way to serve fresh spinach. The nuts add not only a nice crunch, but are also a good source of protein. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 300 grams fresh spinach, washed and dried 2 tbs. olive oil 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced 25 grams cashew nuts, chopped salt and pepper to [...]
Sweet & sour cauliflower
This bright and cheery side dish brings a subtle sweet sour flavor. It is lovely served as a side dish for an Indonesian meal. Ingredients: 1 med head cauliflower, cut into florets 5 tbs. white wine vinegar 3 tbs. ginger syrup 1/2 tsp. turmeric 1 tsp. ginger salt Directions: Cut the cauliflower into bite sized [...]
Celtic mash with carrots and parsnip
This is a very common dish in Ireland. It’s a great way to get kids to eat their vegetables as it has a sweet, creamy flavor. The bright cheery color is also very inviting. Parsnips are very nutritional. They have a lot of potassium, vitamin B and some vitamin C. They become sweeter after they [...]
Oven roasted vegetables with a balsamic-maple syrup dressing
This delicious meal really brings a Mediterranean atmosphere in the house and to the table. The lovely smell of the herbs and roasted vegetables “gets the mouth to watering”. Serving Size: 4 Ingredients: 2 bell peppers (I use red and yellow, cut in bite sized pieces 1 zucchini, cut in bite sized pieces 2 large [...]
Romanesco with mustard sauce
The romanesco is a green cauliflower and one of the most fascinating looking vegetables because its fractal design. Ingredients: 3 tbs. olive oil 1 romanesco 1 leek, chopped 1 lemon, zested 110 milliliters soy cream 1 tbs. mustard (brown spicy variety) salt 1 tsp. cornstarch white pepper sugar or 1 tbs. corn syrup Directions: Heat [...]
Artichoke-Potato Gratin
Ingredients: 1 can (370 ml) artichoke hearts, drained (but save the liquid) 450 grams potatoes, peeled and boiled, cut into bite sized pieces 1 vegetable bouillon cube 1/2 cup soy milk or soy cream lemon juice 1 tbs. cornstarch cayenne pepper nutmeg soy cheese (optional) Directions: Peel and cook (boil) the potatoes. Preheat the oven [...]
