Archive for the ‘Vegetable Recipes’ Category

You say tomato, I say tomatillo

May 23, 2009 | Posted as Recipe, Vegetable Recipes at 1:19 pm | (1) Comment »

The first time I ever heard of a tomatillo was from Bobby Flay on his Hot Off the Grill show (remember that one?) He made fish with tomatillo sauce, and at first I thought I could simply interchange it with good old regular tomatoes- then I decided to do some research.
Tomatillos are related to tomatoes. [...]

Grilled vegetarian sandwich

November 11, 2008 | Posted as Vegetable Recipes at 4:45 am | Comments »

Ingredients
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1 cup sliced red bell peppers
1 small zucchini, sliced
1 red onion, sliced
1 small yellow squash, sliced
2 (4-x6-inch) focaccia bread pieces, split horizontally
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
What’s next
In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Set aside in the refrigerator.
Preheat [...]

Grilled Mediterranean Sandwiches

September 5, 2008 | Posted as Bread Recipe, Vegetable Recipes, Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 6:26 am | Comments »

Ingredients
1 eggplant, sliced into strips
2 red bell peppers
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 portobello mushrooms, sliced
3 cloves garlic, crushed
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 (1 pound) loaf focaccia bread
What’s next
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Brush eggplant and red bell peppers with 1 tablespoon olive oil; use more if necessary, depending on sizes of vegetables. Place [...]

Indian Okra recipe

August 7, 2008 | Posted as Vegetable Recipes at 11:35 am | (3) Comments »

Ingredients
300 grams (about 12 oz.) okra cut into small (1/4″) pieces
1 medium onion(s) sliced finely
3 tablespoon(s) oil
1 teaspoon(s) each of red chilli, coriander and cumin powders
½ teaspoon(s) each of turmeric powder and hot spice mix (garam masala) powder
2 green chili(es) slit
a squeeze of lemon and salt to taste
What’s next
Heat oil on medium level [...]

“Squash” those calories

April 17, 2008 | Posted as Vegetable Recipes, Weight Watchers Recipe & Handy Info at 9:25 am | (3) Comments »

Here’s a light, delicious vegetable dish for those who are counting carbs in preparation for bikini season.
Ingredients
1 pound broccoli, cut into florets
1 medium yellow summer squash, halved lengthwise and cut in 1/4 inch slices
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
What’s next
Combine the broccoli and squash in a steamer basket; [...]