Can you believe it's already October? Where did the summer go? Where did the year go? Some time in the next week or two, I'll be posting a few pumpkin and cranberry recipes; next month, it'll be recipes for Thanksgiving. December? Gift-giving recipes, including, but not limited to cookies.
In the meantime, here are today's six vegetarian recipes to help you through the day. Enjoy!
FAST FRENCH APPLE TART
This comes from the April 2008 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Slicing apples on a mandoline makes a pâtisserie-style apple tart a snap. The thin, even slices come out of the oven meltingly tender—not mushy.” Serves 8.
To view this online, click here.
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (1/2 17.3-oz. pkg.)
7 medium tart apples, peeled and cored
2 Tbs. lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar
1/3 cup apricot jam
Preheat oven to 400°F. Coat 9-inch pie dish or fluted tart pan with cooking spray. Roll out puff pastry into 11-inch square on floured work surface. Press puff pastry into prepared pan, and trim excess dough from edges. Prick bottom all over with fork, and refrigerate until ready to use.
Slice apples into 1/8-inch-thick rounds (with hole in middle) using mandoline. Toss apple slices in lemon juice in bowl.
Place apple slices in overlapping concentric circles on puff pastry, starting from outside and working toward center. Make sure to cover holes in apple slices, and overlap each row by 1/3 inch to prevent apples from shrinking as they cook. Sprinkle with 2 Tbs. sugar. Repeat layering and sprinkling process once more, and finish with a layer of apples. Bake 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 325°F, and bake 30 to 40 minutes more, or until crust is golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
Bring jam and 2 Tbs. water to a boil in small saucepan. Reduce heat to medium, and simmer 1 minute. Strain into small bowl. Brush over tart while jam is still hot.
nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 265; Protein: 2 g; Total Fat: 11 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Carbohydrates: 42 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 75 mg; Fiber: 2 g; Sugar: 23 g; vegan
BUTTERNUT SQUASH AND CHICKPEA STEW WITH COUSCOUS
This also comes from the April 2008 issue of Vegetarian Times, and begins, “Prepared creamy soups like butternut squash, corn, and potato-leek make great bases for hearty stews that sneak an extra veggie serving past picky eaters.” Serves 6 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
2 Tbs. olive oil
1 medium carrot, diced (3/4 cup)
1 small onion, diced (1 cup)
1/2 red bell pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 Tbs. whole cumin seeds
1 bay leaf, crumbled
2 16-oz. cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained, divided
1 32-oz. container butternut squash soup, divided
1 1/2 cups couscous
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Sauté carrot in oil 3 to 5 minutes, or until softened. Add onion and bell pepper, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes more, or until soft. Stir in cumin seeds and bay leaf.
Purée 3/4 cup chickpeas and 3/4 cup butternut squash soup in blender until smooth. Add to carrot mixture along with remaining chickpeas and soup. Simmer 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Meanwhile, place couscous in heat-proof bowl, and stir in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Cover, and let stand 3 to 5 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Fluff couscous with fork. Divide couscous among 6 shallow bowls. Ladle chickpea stew around couscous in each bowl.
nutritional information Per SERVING: Calories: 480; Protein: 15 g; Total Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 87 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 645 mg; Fiber: 11 g; Sugar: 11 g; Vegan
“BAKED” GRANOLA APPLES
This recipe, as well as the Good Morning Sweet Potato are from Runner's World, and are from the latest Runner's World cookbook. Both recipes can be found online by clicking here.
The recipe begins, “The secret behind getting these 'baked' apples on the table fast? Cooking them in the microwave, which quickly steams the fruit until perfectly tender. Braeburn, Cortland, or Rome varieties work just as well as Gala. Use a spoon or melon baller to core the halved apples. Top the finished dish with a dollop of yogurt for a protein and calcium boost.
“Cooked apples get topped with sugar and cinnamon, plus granola for extra carbs. If you like, add a dollop of yogurt to the finished dish for a protein boost.”
Ingredients
2 large crisp apples, such as Gala, halved and cored
2 tablespoons chopped dried tart cherries
1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
4 teaspoons butter
1/2 cup granola
Instructions
In a microwavable dish, arrange the apple halves cut side up.
Top each apple half evenly with the tart cherries and brown sugar. Sprinkle with the cinnamon and nutmeg. Dot evenly with the butter.
Cover the apples with a microwavable dome lid or microwave-safe plastic wrap. Microwave on high for about 4 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
Transfer the apples to serving bowls and sprinkle each apple half evenly with the granola. Drizzle any juices remaining in the cooking dish over the top. Serves 4.
Nutrition Information: Calories per serving: 181; Carbs: 29 g; Fiber: 5 g; Protein: 2 g; Total fat: 7 g; Saturated fat: 4 g; Sodium: 38 mg
GOOD MORNING SWEET POTATO
This recipe begins, “Sweet potatoes for breakfast? Absolutely. These carb-packed vegetables are loaded with runner-friendly nutrients—and provide a welcome break from typical morning fare.
“The flavors in this recipe will remind you of Thanksgiving,” says Mark Bittman, Runner's World contributing food writer.”
Ingredients
1 medium sweet potato
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon maple syrup
Pinch of salt
Instructions
Pierce the sweet potato all over with a fork. Microwave on high for 5 to 10 minutes, turning over once or twice, or until the center is soft.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, combine the walnuts, maple syrup, and salt. Cook over medium-low heat until the nuts are coated and fragrant.
Slice open the top of the potato lengthwise, leaving the bottom intact. Mash the nut mixture on top. Serves 1.
Nutrition Information: Calories per serving: 355; Carbs: 44 g; Fiber: 6 g; Protein: 7 g; Total fat: 19 g; Saturated fat: 2 g; Sodium: 220 mg
APPLE RUTABAGA SOUP
This came from Brett Moore, About.com’s Gourmet Food expert. He wrote, “Here's a beautiful comfort soup from Chef Patrick O'Connell (The Inn at Little Washington). Delicious and complex flavors with a velvety texture. Perfect for those cold winter days.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 35 minutes
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients:
1 stick (1/4 pound) butter
1 cup onion, roughly chopped
1 cup Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
1 cup rutabaga, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup butternut squash, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped
1 quart good chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, apple, rutabaga, squash, carrots and sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until all of the vegetables are cooked through and tender.
Puree the vegetables in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into the same pot you used to cook the vegetables. Add the cream, maple syrup, salt and cayenne pepper.
Return the pot to the stove, bring the soup to a simmer, and serve.
CHEWY FUDGE BROWNIES
This comes from Alex Witchel in The New York Times Cooking e-newsletter. Alex wrote, “These brownies must sit for some time before they reach their deeply fudgy peak. They are a perfect midweek recipe to yield a weekend's dessert, though in truth they'll be ready after only a night's rest. Once they've matured, you end up with a mystifying brownie that is firm to the bite yet melting in the mouth. Walnuts contribute crunch if you like that sort of thing. They are entirely optional.” Makes 24 brownies.
To view these online, click here.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups walnut halves (optional)
9 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped or broken into small pieces
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking pan. If using walnuts, spread on a baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover pan until chocolate is melted, about 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, sugar and vanilla just until thick, creamy and beginning to lighten in color.
Whisk the butter and chocolate until smooth, then mix into the sugar-egg mixture just until well combined. Using a spatula, fold in the flour, using as few strokes as possible, until it disappears. Fold in the walnuts, if using. Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking after 22 minutes to avoid over-baking. When the tip of a knife inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not liquid, remove brownies from the oven. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and leave in the pan for several hours or overnight before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.
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Tuesday, October 4, 2016
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Thursday Recipes
One of my favorite magazines is Vegetarian Times. The first four recipes are from an article titled "Monday Night Magic," by Maria Lissandrello and photographed by Carin Krasner, in the May 2008 issue. It begins, "Gourmet dinners are great when you’ve got time, but who wants to worry about a long shopping list of ingredients at the start of a busy week? And even the most delectable main dish loses some of its attraction when 'serves six to eight' portions mean having it three nights in a row.
"These recipes make the most of on-hand ingredients for fast, flavorful meals that won’t have you racing to the supermarket after work—or eating leftovers till Friday."
The first four recipes can be found online here.
And one last thing: Enjoy!
EDAMAME RICE BOWLS
This recipe begins, “Shelled edamame (soybeans), aren’t just for Asian dishes. Here, they add fresh, subtle flavor to a warm rice salad studded with dried cranberries and olives. For a speedier supper, use instant brown rice in the recipe.” Serves 2.
1/2 cup brown rice
1 8-oz. bag frozen shelled edamame
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 oz. crumbed feta
10 pitted kalamata olives, halved
3 Tbs. chopped cilantro
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. lime juice
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stir in rice, and season with salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil, add edamame, and cook 2 minutes, or until tender; drain and set aside.
Toss together rice, edamame, cranberries, feta, olives, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
per serving: 540 cal; 20 g prot; 24.5 g total fat (6 g sat. fat); 63 g carb; 25 mg chol; 778 mg sod; 9 g fiber; 14 g sugars
BROCCOLI-POTATO STRATAS
This recipe begins, “Prepare these individual casseroles the night before, and pop them in the oven when you get home from work.” Serves 2.
1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes (2 lb.)
2 Tbs. skim milk Pinch ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 Tbs. crushed potato chips, divided
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 2 miniloaf pans or 1 8- x 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pierce sweet potatoes with fork, and wrap in plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high power 10 to 12 minutes, or until soft. Halve, and scoop flesh into bowl. Add milk and nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth.
Place broccoli in glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power 3 minutes, or until tender.
Beat together ricotta and egg until smooth and creamy. Add spinach and 1 tsp. Parmesan to egg mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
Spoon half of egg mixture into bottom of each prepared miniloaf pan, dividing equally between 2 pans. Next, layer crumbled chips into each pan, followed by layer of sweet potato mixture and layer of broccoli florets. Top both stratas with remaining Parmesan. Bake 20 minutes, or until stratas have set. Cool 10 minutes, and unmold.
PER SERVING: 582 CAL; 28 G PROT; 18 G TOTAL FAT (8.5 G SAT. FAT); 80 G CARB; 147 MG CHOL; 797 MG SOD; 13 G FIBER; 23 G SUGARS
PITA PANZANELLA
This one begins, “Serve this bread salad with a bowl of soup for a fast, veggie-loaded dinner. You might even want to double the recipe and take leftovers for lunch the next day.” Serves 2 in 30 minutes or less. Vegan.
Panzanella
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 7-inch whole-wheat pita, cut into 8 triangles
2 cups frozen artichoke hearts
3/4 cup frozen fava beans or lima beans 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Lemon-Mint Dressing
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
1 Tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat. Add pita triangles, and toast 1 minute on each side, or until slightly brown and crisp. Set aside.
Place artichoke hearts in glass dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power 4 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain, and place in bowl. Microwave fava beans in same glass dish on high power, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain, and add to artichokes. Microwave peas in same glass dish on high power, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring midway. Drain, and add to artichokes and fava beans.
To make Lemon-Mint Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add Lemon-Mint Dressing and toasted pita triangles to artichoke mixture, and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving so pita absorbs flavors.
PER SERVING: 472 CAL; 17 G PROT; 22.5 G TOTAL FAT (3.5 G SAT. FAT); 57 G CARB; 0 MG CHOL; 365 MG SOD; 19 G FIBER; 7 G SUGARS
QUICK PIEROGI BAKE
This recipe begins, “Pierogi are Polish dumplings stuffed with cheese, potatoes, and /or sauerkraut.
”If you can’t find pierogi in the freezer or refrigerator section of your supermarket, substitute cheese-filled ravioli. Serve with prepared sauerkraut, if desired.” Serves 2 in 30 minutes or less.
1 tsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
8 refrigerated or frozen cheese pierogi
3 Tbs. shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese
2 slices soy bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 Tbs. fat-free sour cream, optional
Preheat broiler. Coat 6- x 2-inch round pan with cooking spray.
Heat butter in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion in butter 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook 4 minutes, or until mushrooms have wilted, stirring often.
Reduce heat to medium, add pierogi, and sauté 3 minutes, or until pierogi are browned on both sides. Transfer pierogi to prepared pan. Spoon onion and mushrooms on top, and sprinkle with cheese and crumbled soy bacon. Broil 6 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Serve with dollops of sour cream, if desired.
PER SERVING: 328 Cal; 18 g prot; 7.5 g total fat (4 g sat. fat); 49 g carb; 18 mg chol; 851 mg sod; 2 g fiber; 3 g sugars
APPLE RUTABAGA SOUP
This came from Brett Moore, About.com’s Gourmet Food expert. He wrote, “Here's a beautiful comfort soup from Chef Patrick O'Connell (The Inn at Little Washington). Delicious and complex flavors with a velvety texture. Perfect for those cold winter days.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 35 minutes
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients:
1 stick (1/4 pound) butter
1 cup onion, roughly chopped
1 cup Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
1 cup rutabaga, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup butternut squash, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped
1 quart good chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, apple, rutabaga, squash, carrots and sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until all of the vegetables are cooked through and tender.
Puree the vegetables in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into the same pot you used to cook the vegetables. Add the cream, maple syrup, salt and cayenne pepper.
Return the pot to the stove, bring the soup to a simmer, and serve.
CHEWY FUDGE BROWNIES
This comes from Alex Witchel in The New York Times Cooking e-newsletter. Alex wrote, “These brownies must sit for some time before they reach their deeply fudgy peak. They are a perfect midweek recipe to yield a weekend's dessert, though in truth they'll be ready after only a night's rest. Once they've matured, you end up with a mystifying brownie that is firm to the bite yet melting in the mouth. Walnuts contribute crunch if you like that sort of thing. They are entirely optional.” Makes 24 brownies.
To view these online, click here.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups walnut halves (optional)
9 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped or broken into small pieces
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking pan. If using walnuts, spread on a baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover pan until chocolate is melted, about 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, sugar and vanilla just until thick, creamy and beginning to lighten in color.
Whisk the butter and chocolate until smooth, then mix into the sugar-egg mixture just until well combined. Using a spatula, fold in the flour, using as few strokes as possible, until it disappears. Fold in the walnuts, if using. Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking after 22 minutes to avoid over-baking. When the tip of a knife inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not liquid, remove brownies from the oven. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and leave in the pan for several hours or overnight before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.
"These recipes make the most of on-hand ingredients for fast, flavorful meals that won’t have you racing to the supermarket after work—or eating leftovers till Friday."
The first four recipes can be found online here.
And one last thing: Enjoy!
EDAMAME RICE BOWLS
This recipe begins, “Shelled edamame (soybeans), aren’t just for Asian dishes. Here, they add fresh, subtle flavor to a warm rice salad studded with dried cranberries and olives. For a speedier supper, use instant brown rice in the recipe.” Serves 2.
1/2 cup brown rice
1 8-oz. bag frozen shelled edamame
1/4 cup dried cranberries
2 oz. crumbed feta
10 pitted kalamata olives, halved
3 Tbs. chopped cilantro
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 Tbs. lime juice
1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes
Bring 1 1/4 cups water to a boil, stir in rice, and season with salt. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
Bring 2 cups salted water to a boil, add edamame, and cook 2 minutes, or until tender; drain and set aside.
Toss together rice, edamame, cranberries, feta, olives, cilantro, olive oil, lime juice, and red pepper flakes in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
per serving: 540 cal; 20 g prot; 24.5 g total fat (6 g sat. fat); 63 g carb; 25 mg chol; 778 mg sod; 9 g fiber; 14 g sugars
BROCCOLI-POTATO STRATAS
This recipe begins, “Prepare these individual casseroles the night before, and pop them in the oven when you get home from work.” Serves 2.
1 large or 2 medium sweet potatoes (2 lb.)
2 Tbs. skim milk Pinch ground nutmeg
1 1/2 cups frozen broccoli florets
1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2/3 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
3 tsp. grated Parmesan cheese, divided
3 Tbs. crushed potato chips, divided
Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat 2 miniloaf pans or 1 8- x 8-inch glass baking dish with cooking spray. Pierce sweet potatoes with fork, and wrap in plastic wrap. Cook in microwave on high power 10 to 12 minutes, or until soft. Halve, and scoop flesh into bowl. Add milk and nutmeg, and season with salt and pepper. Mash until smooth.
Place broccoli in glass bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power 3 minutes, or until tender.
Beat together ricotta and egg until smooth and creamy. Add spinach and 1 tsp. Parmesan to egg mixture, and season with salt and pepper.
Spoon half of egg mixture into bottom of each prepared miniloaf pan, dividing equally between 2 pans. Next, layer crumbled chips into each pan, followed by layer of sweet potato mixture and layer of broccoli florets. Top both stratas with remaining Parmesan. Bake 20 minutes, or until stratas have set. Cool 10 minutes, and unmold.
PER SERVING: 582 CAL; 28 G PROT; 18 G TOTAL FAT (8.5 G SAT. FAT); 80 G CARB; 147 MG CHOL; 797 MG SOD; 13 G FIBER; 23 G SUGARS
PITA PANZANELLA
This one begins, “Serve this bread salad with a bowl of soup for a fast, veggie-loaded dinner. You might even want to double the recipe and take leftovers for lunch the next day.” Serves 2 in 30 minutes or less. Vegan.
Panzanella
1 Tbs. olive oil
1 7-inch whole-wheat pita, cut into 8 triangles
2 cups frozen artichoke hearts
3/4 cup frozen fava beans or lima beans 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
Lemon-Mint Dressing
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. chopped fresh mint
1 Tbs. lemon juice
2 tsp. grated lemon zest 1 clove garlic, minced (1 tsp.)
Heat olive oil in skillet over high heat. Add pita triangles, and toast 1 minute on each side, or until slightly brown and crisp. Set aside.
Place artichoke hearts in glass dish, cover with plastic wrap, and microwave on high power 4 to 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain, and place in bowl. Microwave fava beans in same glass dish on high power, 5 to 7 minutes, stirring halfway through. Drain, and add to artichokes. Microwave peas in same glass dish on high power, 3 to 4 minutes, stirring midway. Drain, and add to artichokes and fava beans.
To make Lemon-Mint Dressing: Whisk together all ingredients in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Add Lemon-Mint Dressing and toasted pita triangles to artichoke mixture, and toss to coat. Let stand 5 minutes before serving so pita absorbs flavors.
PER SERVING: 472 CAL; 17 G PROT; 22.5 G TOTAL FAT (3.5 G SAT. FAT); 57 G CARB; 0 MG CHOL; 365 MG SOD; 19 G FIBER; 7 G SUGARS
QUICK PIEROGI BAKE
This recipe begins, “Pierogi are Polish dumplings stuffed with cheese, potatoes, and /or sauerkraut.
”If you can’t find pierogi in the freezer or refrigerator section of your supermarket, substitute cheese-filled ravioli. Serve with prepared sauerkraut, if desired.” Serves 2 in 30 minutes or less.
1 tsp. unsalted butter
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup sliced mushrooms
8 refrigerated or frozen cheese pierogi
3 Tbs. shredded low-fat Monterey Jack cheese
2 slices soy bacon, cooked and crumbled
2 Tbs. fat-free sour cream, optional
Preheat broiler. Coat 6- x 2-inch round pan with cooking spray.
Heat butter in skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion in butter 3 minutes, or until translucent. Add mushrooms, and season with salt and pepper. Increase heat to medium-high, and cook 4 minutes, or until mushrooms have wilted, stirring often.
Reduce heat to medium, add pierogi, and sauté 3 minutes, or until pierogi are browned on both sides. Transfer pierogi to prepared pan. Spoon onion and mushrooms on top, and sprinkle with cheese and crumbled soy bacon. Broil 6 minutes, or until cheese is golden brown. Serve with dollops of sour cream, if desired.
PER SERVING: 328 Cal; 18 g prot; 7.5 g total fat (4 g sat. fat); 49 g carb; 18 mg chol; 851 mg sod; 2 g fiber; 3 g sugars
APPLE RUTABAGA SOUP
This came from Brett Moore, About.com’s Gourmet Food expert. He wrote, “Here's a beautiful comfort soup from Chef Patrick O'Connell (The Inn at Little Washington). Delicious and complex flavors with a velvety texture. Perfect for those cold winter days.” Prep Time: 15 minutes; Cook Time: 35 minutes
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients:
1 stick (1/4 pound) butter
1 cup onion, roughly chopped
1 cup Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and roughly chopped
1 cup rutabaga, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup butternut squash, peeled, seeded and roughly chopped
1 cup carrots, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup sweet potato, peeled and roughly chopped
1 quart good chicken stock
2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup maple syrup
Salt and cayenne pepper to taste
Preparation:
In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add the onion, apple, rutabaga, squash, carrots and sweet potato and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are translucent. Add the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until all of the vegetables are cooked through and tender.
Puree the vegetables in a blender or food processor. Strain through a fine mesh strainer into the same pot you used to cook the vegetables. Add the cream, maple syrup, salt and cayenne pepper.
Return the pot to the stove, bring the soup to a simmer, and serve.
CHEWY FUDGE BROWNIES
This comes from Alex Witchel in The New York Times Cooking e-newsletter. Alex wrote, “These brownies must sit for some time before they reach their deeply fudgy peak. They are a perfect midweek recipe to yield a weekend's dessert, though in truth they'll be ready after only a night's rest. Once they've matured, you end up with a mystifying brownie that is firm to the bite yet melting in the mouth. Walnuts contribute crunch if you like that sort of thing. They are entirely optional.” Makes 24 brownies.
To view these online, click here.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups walnut halves (optional)
9 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped or broken into small pieces
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking pan. If using walnuts, spread on a baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover pan until chocolate is melted, about 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, sugar and vanilla just until thick, creamy and beginning to lighten in color.
Whisk the butter and chocolate until smooth, then mix into the sugar-egg mixture just until well combined. Using a spatula, fold in the flour, using as few strokes as possible, until it disappears. Fold in the walnuts, if using. Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking after 22 minutes to avoid over-baking. When the tip of a knife inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not liquid, remove brownies from the oven. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and leave in the pan for several hours or overnight before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Wednesday Recipes
Here are today's six vegetarian recipes to try your hand at. Enjoy!
SOFT APPLE GINGER SPICE COOKIES
This comes from the September 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 65. It begins, “In addition to being some of the best spice cookies you’ll ever eat, these may also be the easiest since you don’t need an electric mixer to prepare the dough. You can also make them without diced apples, or substitute dried cranberries.” Makes 20 4-inch cookies
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/soft-apple-ginger-spice-cookies/.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup for rolling cookies
1 large apple, peeled and finely diced (1 cup)
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in large bowl.
Whisk together oil, applesauce, and molasses in separate large bowl. Whisk in 3/4 cup sugar. Stir in flour mixture with spatula. Fold in diced apple.
Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in bowl. Roll 1/4 cup dough into ball, then roll ball in sugar. Repeat with remaining dough. Place balls on prepared baking sheets.
Put baking sheets in oven, and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops of cookies are dry and bottoms are golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
nutritional information Per Cookie: Calories: 176; Protein: 2 g; Total Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 127 mg; Fiber: less than 1 g; Sugar: 16 g; Vegan
QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS
This recipe comes from the February 2009 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 66. It begins, “This dish freezes well for future meals. Quinoa provides whole-grain goodness and a serving of protein.” Serves 8.
To view this recipe online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/quinoa-stuffed-peppers-2/.
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 ribs celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 Tbs. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 15-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup quinoa
3 large carrots, grated (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups grated reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese, divided
4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs removed
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add cumin and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in spinach and drained tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
Stir in black beans, quinoa, carrots, and 2 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour liquid from tomatoes in bottom of baking dish.
Fill each bell pepper half with heaping 3/4-cup quinoa mixture, and place in baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake 1 hour. Uncover, and sprinkle each pepper with 1 Tbs. remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes more, or until tops of stuffed peppers are browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer stuffed peppers to serving plates, and drizzle each with pan juices before serving.
nutritional information Per Stuffed pepper: Calories: 279; Protein: 14 g; Total Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 36 g; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Sodium: 518 mg; Fiber: 10 g; Sugar: 9 g; Gluten-Free
TOFU HOT WINGS
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian Food expert. Jolinda wrote, “You have officially been warned: These tofu hot wings are deliciously addicting. You may have to make a double batch so that you have enough to share. If you like buffalo wings (and even if you don't!), you'll like these vegetarian and vegan spicy tofu hot wings with buffalo sauce.” Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: about 3 servings
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Ingredients
1 16-ounce block tofu, well-pressed
1/4 cup corn starch
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1-2 tbsp oil for pan-frying
1/4 cup vegan margarine
1/3 cup hot wing sauce, or any kind of hot sauce you like
Preparation
Once your tofu has been well-pressed (See: How to press tofu), slice it into thin "finger" shapes, slabs, cubes, or whatever shape you like best.
In a shallow pan or zip-lock bag, combine the corn starch, garlic salt, mustard powder and black pepper. Carefully add the tofu, gently tossing to make sure that all sides of the tofu is well coated with the corn starch mixture.
Heat the oil in a sautee pan or skillet over medium heat, using a non-stick pan if you have it to reduce the amount of oil needed.
Add tofu and pan-fry on all sides just until lightly golden brown. Once the tofu has cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
Using the same pan (or a different one, your choice), heat the vegan margarine over very low heat. Once melted, add the wing sauce, stirring just until combined well. Add the cooked tofu, gently coating on all sides with the wing sauce mixture.
CHEWY FUDGE BROWNIES
This comes from Alex Witchel in The New York Times Cooking e-newsletter. Alex wrote, “These brownies must sit for some time before they reach their deeply fudgy peak. They are a perfect midweek recipe to yield a weekend's dessert, though in truth they'll be ready after only a night's rest. Once they've matured, you end up with a mystifying brownie that is firm to the bite yet melting in the mouth. Walnuts contribute crunch if you like that sort of thing. They are entirely optional.” Makes 24 brownies.
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Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups walnut halves (optional)
9 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped or broken into small pieces
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking pan. If using walnuts, spread on a baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover pan until chocolate is melted, about 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, sugar and vanilla just until thick, creamy and beginning to lighten in color.
Whisk the butter and chocolate until smooth, then mix into the sugar-egg mixture just until well combined. Using a spatula, fold in the flour, using as few strokes as possible, until it disappears. Fold in the walnuts, if using. Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking after 22 minutes to avoid over-baking. When the tip of a knife inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not liquid, remove brownies from the oven. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and leave in the pan for several hours or overnight before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.
RIGATONI PUTTANESCA WITH VEGGIE MEATBALLS
This comes from page 29 of the February 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times. It begins, “Vegetarian sausage substitutes make great “meatballs” that come together in a snap—without the need for adding eggs as a binder. If you prefer milder olive flavor, use California olives. For a more pronounced, salty flavor, use kalamatas.” Serves 2 in 30 minutes or less.
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4 oz. dried rigatoni pasta
7 oz. (half of 14-oz. pkg.) soy sausage substitute, such as Gimme Lean (1 cup packed)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, optional
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), divided
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup tomato sauce, no salt added
2 Tbs. chopped black olives, optional
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine soy sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, 1 Tbs. basil, 1 tsp. garlic, and pepper with fingers.
Coat large skillet with olive oil cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Roll soy sausage mixture into 12 balls, about 2 Tbs. each. Cook meatballs 5 to 6 minutes, or until evenly browned. Add tomato sauce, olives, remaining 1 Tbs. basil, and remaining 1 tsp. garlic. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
Drain pasta, and stir into tomato sauce mixture. Divide between two plates. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using.
nutritional information Per 2 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 575; Protein: 30 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 86 g; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Sodium: 796 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 12 g
GERMAN-STYLE WARM POTATO SALAD
This also comes from page 29 of the February 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times. It begins, “This green bean-laced potato salad is hearty enough to serve as an entrée, but you could also pair it with grilled vegetarian sausages for a bigger meal. If you don't have white balsamic vinegar in your pantry, use any mild variety, such as white wine or rice vinegar.” Serves 2 in 30 minutes or less.
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8 oz. baby red potatoes, cut into 1- x 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 Tbs. olive oil
3 green onions, white and pale-green parts chopped (1/4 cup)
2 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon or dill
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water 8 minutes, or until tender. Add green beans during last minute of cooking.
Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add green onions. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar.
Drain potatoes and green beans. Toss with olive oil mixture, parsley, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm on bed of spinach.
nutritional information Per 2-cup serving: Calories: 232; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 21 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 33 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 238 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan
SOFT APPLE GINGER SPICE COOKIES
This comes from the September 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 65. It begins, “In addition to being some of the best spice cookies you’ll ever eat, these may also be the easiest since you don’t need an electric mixer to prepare the dough. You can also make them without diced apples, or substitute dried cranberries.” Makes 20 4-inch cookies
To view this online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/soft-apple-ginger-spice-cookies/.
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. ground ginger
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 cup canola oil
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup molasses
3/4 cup sugar, plus 1/2 cup for rolling cookies
1 large apple, peeled and finely diced (1 cup)
Preheat oven to 325°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray.
Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in large bowl.
Whisk together oil, applesauce, and molasses in separate large bowl. Whisk in 3/4 cup sugar. Stir in flour mixture with spatula. Fold in diced apple.
Place remaining 1/2 cup sugar in bowl. Roll 1/4 cup dough into ball, then roll ball in sugar. Repeat with remaining dough. Place balls on prepared baking sheets.
Put baking sheets in oven, and bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until tops of cookies are dry and bottoms are golden brown. Transfer to wire rack to cool.
nutritional information Per Cookie: Calories: 176; Protein: 2 g; Total Fat: 6 g; Saturated Fat: less than 1 g; Carbohydrates: 30 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 127 mg; Fiber: less than 1 g; Sugar: 16 g; Vegan
QUINOA-STUFFED PEPPERS
This recipe comes from the February 2009 issue of Vegetarian Times, page 66. It begins, “This dish freezes well for future meals. Quinoa provides whole-grain goodness and a serving of protein.” Serves 8.
To view this recipe online, go to http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipe/quinoa-stuffed-peppers-2/.
1 medium onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
2 Tbs. olive oil
2 ribs celery, finely chopped (1/2 cup)
1 Tbs. ground cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 10-oz. pkg. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
2 15-oz. cans diced tomatoes, drained, liquid reserved
1 15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 cup quinoa
3 large carrots, grated (1 1/2 cups)
1 1/2 cups grated reduced-fat pepper Jack cheese, divided
4 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise, ribs removed
Heat oil in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and celery, and cook 5 minutes, or until soft. Add cumin and garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in spinach and drained tomatoes. Cook 5 minutes, or until most of liquid has evaporated.
Stir in black beans, quinoa, carrots, and 2 cups water. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes, or until quinoa is tender. Stir in 1 cup cheese. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour liquid from tomatoes in bottom of baking dish.
Fill each bell pepper half with heaping 3/4-cup quinoa mixture, and place in baking dish. Cover with foil, and bake 1 hour. Uncover, and sprinkle each pepper with 1 Tbs. remaining cheese. Bake 15 minutes more, or until tops of stuffed peppers are browned. Let stand 5 minutes. Transfer stuffed peppers to serving plates, and drizzle each with pan juices before serving.
nutritional information Per Stuffed pepper: Calories: 279; Protein: 14 g; Total Fat: 10 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 36 g; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Sodium: 518 mg; Fiber: 10 g; Sugar: 9 g; Gluten-Free
TOFU HOT WINGS
This comes from Jolinda Hackett, About.com's Vegetarian Food expert. Jolinda wrote, “You have officially been warned: These tofu hot wings are deliciously addicting. You may have to make a double batch so that you have enough to share. If you like buffalo wings (and even if you don't!), you'll like these vegetarian and vegan spicy tofu hot wings with buffalo sauce.” Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 10 minutes; Total Time: 20 minutes; Yield: about 3 servings
To view this online, click here.
Ingredients
1 16-ounce block tofu, well-pressed
1/4 cup corn starch
1/2 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp mustard powder
1/4 tsp black pepper
1-2 tbsp oil for pan-frying
1/4 cup vegan margarine
1/3 cup hot wing sauce, or any kind of hot sauce you like
Preparation
Once your tofu has been well-pressed (See: How to press tofu), slice it into thin "finger" shapes, slabs, cubes, or whatever shape you like best.
In a shallow pan or zip-lock bag, combine the corn starch, garlic salt, mustard powder and black pepper. Carefully add the tofu, gently tossing to make sure that all sides of the tofu is well coated with the corn starch mixture.
Heat the oil in a sautee pan or skillet over medium heat, using a non-stick pan if you have it to reduce the amount of oil needed.
Add tofu and pan-fry on all sides just until lightly golden brown. Once the tofu has cooked, remove it from the pan and set it aside.
Using the same pan (or a different one, your choice), heat the vegan margarine over very low heat. Once melted, add the wing sauce, stirring just until combined well. Add the cooked tofu, gently coating on all sides with the wing sauce mixture.
CHEWY FUDGE BROWNIES
This comes from Alex Witchel in The New York Times Cooking e-newsletter. Alex wrote, “These brownies must sit for some time before they reach their deeply fudgy peak. They are a perfect midweek recipe to yield a weekend's dessert, though in truth they'll be ready after only a night's rest. Once they've matured, you end up with a mystifying brownie that is firm to the bite yet melting in the mouth. Walnuts contribute crunch if you like that sort of thing. They are entirely optional.” Makes 24 brownies.
To view these online, click here.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, plus more for greasing pan
1 1/2 cups walnut halves (optional)
9 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped or broken into small pieces
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
Preparation
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 13-by-9-inch glass baking pan. If using walnuts, spread on a baking sheet and toast in oven until fragrant and lightly browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool.
Melt butter in a small saucepan over low heat. Remove from heat, add chocolate, and cover pan until chocolate is melted, about 10 minutes. In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs, salt, sugar and vanilla just until thick, creamy and beginning to lighten in color.
Whisk the butter and chocolate until smooth, then mix into the sugar-egg mixture just until well combined. Using a spatula, fold in the flour, using as few strokes as possible, until it disappears. Fold in the walnuts, if using. Spread the batter evenly in the baking pan.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, checking after 22 minutes to avoid over-baking. When the tip of a knife inserted in the center comes out with moist crumbs, but not liquid, remove brownies from the oven. Allow to cool to room temperature, then cover and leave in the pan for several hours or overnight before cutting into squares. Store in an airtight container.
RIGATONI PUTTANESCA WITH VEGGIE MEATBALLS
This comes from page 29 of the February 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times. It begins, “Vegetarian sausage substitutes make great “meatballs” that come together in a snap—without the need for adding eggs as a binder. If you prefer milder olive flavor, use California olives. For a more pronounced, salty flavor, use kalamatas.” Serves 2 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
4 oz. dried rigatoni pasta
7 oz. (half of 14-oz. pkg.) soy sausage substitute, such as Gimme Lean (1 cup packed)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish, optional
1 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbs. chopped fresh basil, divided
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.), divided
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
1 cup tomato sauce, no salt added
2 Tbs. chopped black olives, optional
Cook pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, combine soy sausage, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, 1 Tbs. basil, 1 tsp. garlic, and pepper with fingers.
Coat large skillet with olive oil cooking spray, and heat over medium-high heat. Roll soy sausage mixture into 12 balls, about 2 Tbs. each. Cook meatballs 5 to 6 minutes, or until evenly browned. Add tomato sauce, olives, remaining 1 Tbs. basil, and remaining 1 tsp. garlic. Cover, and reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes to let flavors meld.
Drain pasta, and stir into tomato sauce mixture. Divide between two plates. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, if using.
nutritional information Per 2 1/2-cup serving: Calories: 575; Protein: 30 g; Total Fat: 4 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 86 g; Cholesterol: 4 mg; Sodium: 796 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 12 g
GERMAN-STYLE WARM POTATO SALAD
This also comes from page 29 of the February 2010 issue of Vegetarian Times. It begins, “This green bean-laced potato salad is hearty enough to serve as an entrée, but you could also pair it with grilled vegetarian sausages for a bigger meal. If you don't have white balsamic vinegar in your pantry, use any mild variety, such as white wine or rice vinegar.” Serves 2 in 30 minutes or less.
To view this online, click here.
8 oz. baby red potatoes, cut into 1- x 1/2-inch pieces
4 oz. green beans, cut into 2-inch pieces
3 Tbs. olive oil
3 green onions, white and pale-green parts chopped (1/4 cup)
2 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
2 Tbs. chopped fresh parsley
1 Tbs. chopped fresh tarragon or dill
4 cups loosely packed baby spinach leaves
Cook potatoes in pot of boiling salted water 8 minutes, or until tender. Add green beans during last minute of cooking.
Meanwhile, heat oil in skillet over medium heat. Add green onions. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender but not browned. Remove from heat, and stir in vinegar.
Drain potatoes and green beans. Toss with olive oil mixture, parsley, and tarragon. Season with salt and pepper, if desired. Serve warm on bed of spinach.
nutritional information Per 2-cup serving: Calories: 232; Protein: 5 g; Total Fat: 21 g; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 33 g; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Sodium: 238 mg; Fiber: 6 g; Sugar: 3 g; Vegan
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