Basil-Vegetable Saute

vegetablesWith only 4 ingredients, you can see how this is truely a simple recipe that anyone can make. Try this with your next barbeque. 

4 Green Onions, Cut Into 3

In. pieces 1 md zucchini, Cut Into 3 X 1/4

In. Strips 1 md Size Green Pepper, Cut

Into 1/4 in. Strips 1 md Size Red Bell Pepper

Cut Into 1/4 in. Strips. 1 tb Vegetable Oil

1 cl garlic Minched

1 tb Finely Chopped Fresh basil

Coat A Large Skillet With Cooking Spray; Add Oil. Place Over Medium- High Heat Until Hot.

Add Garlic; Stir Fry 1 Min.

Add Reserved Vegetables; Stir Fry 2 Min. A

dd Basil. Cover & Reduce Heat. Cook 2 Min.

Serve Immediately.

Baked Vegetable Salad

veg2 Baked Vegetable salad – This best, baked vegetable salad recipe is delicious and very distinct. The veggies are wrapped in foil before being oven baked to a succulent tenderness, then mixed together with fresh sauteed garlic, creating a very simple,yet sensational salad,

Cook Time: 45 mins
Servings: 4
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 2

Ingredients to make Baked Vegetable Salad

1 lg eggplant
2 lg Bell peppers, red or green
2 lg Celery stalks
Olive oil for sauteeing
2 ea Garlic cloves, minced
1/4 c Olive oil
1/4 c Red wine vinegar
1 ts Oregano
Salt & pepper
1/4 c Black olives, chopped

Directions to make Baked Vegetable Salad

Step 1:Preheat oven to 400F. Place whole eggplant, unpeeled, on a rack in oven. Wrap the two peppers & celery stalks individually in aluminum foil & place them on rack as well. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove peppers & celery & let cool. Bake eggplant for another 15 minutes. It should be very tender & have collapsed.
Step 2:When vegetables are cool enough to handle, peel eggplant, cut into several pieces & drain in a colnder for 20 minutes. Squeeze out some of the excess moisture. Chop peppers, removing stems & seeds. Leave in large pieces. Chop celery into 1/2\” pieces. Dice eggplant & combine with peppers & celery in a large bowl.
Step 3:Heat a few drops of olive oil in a skillet & saute the garlic till golden. Add to the bowl. Add remaining ingredients & mix thoroughly. Cover & let stand for 1 hour at room temperature before serving.

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Cucumber Dill Dip

vegdip Cucumber Dill Dip - This super creamy, slightly spiced vegetable dip recipe, is a blend of sour cream and mayonnaise and is divine. Fresh, drained cucumber, fresh dill, with diced bell pepper are blended with the creamy mixture, and chilled before serving for this healthy snack. We even included some “dipper” suggestions for you to try.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 0 mins
Servings: 3C
Main Ingredient: Cucumber, Dill
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Cucumber Dill Dip

1 md Cucumber
1/4 ts White Pepper
1 1/2 c Mayonnaise
3/4 c Sour Cream
1/4 c Green Bell Pepper, Diced
2 tb Fresh Dill, Chopped, OR
2 ts Dried Dill, Crushed

Directions to make Cucumber Dill Dip

Step 1:Peel, seed and finely dice the cucumber. Using a colander, squeeze out any excess water from the cucumber chunks. Place in a bowl and blend will with the pepper and dill.
Step 2:Blend in the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Cover and chill. Makes about 3 cups of dip.
Step 3:SUGGESTED DIPPERS: broccoli, cauliflower, Radishes, Carrots, Onion Crackers.

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Thick and Creamy Mustard Sauce

veg_tus Thick and Creamy Mustard sauce -This fabulous, unique, thick and creamy mustard sauce recipe is so very versatile. Creatively creamy and spicy all at the same time, it is absolutely incredible on fish and, for all the Vegetarians, tofu! A quick easy sauce recipe, that heightens the taste of everything you use it on!

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Cook Time: 15-20 mins
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Thick and Creamy Mustard Sauce

1 c Chopped mustard greens OR Swiss Chard
1/2 c Coarsely chopped green pepper
1 lg Red-ripe tomato, cored,quartered
1/4 c Loosely packed chopped cilantro
2 Fresh hot green chiles,stemmed, seeded
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tb Mild olive oil
1/2 ts Ground cumin
1/2 ts Ground coriander
1 tb Dijon-style mustard
1 ts Sugar
1/2 ts Salt, or to taste
1/3 c Heavy cream

**A full recipe of this sauce is enough for about 1 1/2 pounds of cooked fish, seafood or firm cubed tofu.

Directions to make Thick and Creamy Mustard Sauce

Step 1:Place greens, pepper, tomato, cilantro, chiles and garlic in a blender or food processor and process until smoothly pureed. Set aside.
Step 2:Heat oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add pureed mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until sauce is thick, 12 to 15 minutes.
Step 3:Makes about 2 cups.

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Open Faced Pita Sandwich

veg_pita Open Faced Pita Sandwich – This spectacular, warm, vegetable pita sandwich recipe is oven toasted, enhancing the sweet juicy taste of all those garden fresh veggies. These open faced pita’s are also ideal for brunches and buffets, as they completely vegetarian. A quick, easy, and healthy recipe, that is great for lunch.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 0-5 mins
Servings: 2
Main Ingredient: Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Open Faced Pita Sandwich

1/4 c Carrots, julienned
1/4 c zucchini, julienned
1/4 c mushrooms, sliced
1/4 c Onion, julienned
1/4 c Bell pepper, julienned
Salt Pepper OR Mrs. Dash
4 ts Mustard, prepared
2 Pita pockets
4 Tomato slices

Directions to make Open Faced Pita Sandwich

Step 1:Saute vegetables in water or steam until tender. Drain and season to taste. Spread thin layer of mustard on top of whole, unsplit pita. Top with vegetables and tomato slices
Step 2:Toaste lightly in preheated, 375 degree oven @5 minutes.

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BBQ Red Peppers

August 4, 2009 by  
Filed under Tips and Tricks

red_pepbarbeque red bell peppers on the grill. They taste great when soaked in olive oil, seasoned with freshly chopped herbs and spices, and then served with grated parmesan cheese liberally sprinkled on top.

Homemeade Fruity Salsa

homemeade_fruity_salsa Homemeade Fruity salsa – This “one of a kind” homemade salsa recipe is so fresh, quick, and easy, you will be making it all the time, after just one try! A stunning combination of chunky, colorful, garden fresh veggies and sweet, ripe mango, with a splash of citrus added. Try it with fish, or as a dip, for a healthy snack anytime.

Prep Time: 10-15 mins
Main Ingredient: Mango, Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Homemeade Fruity Salsa

1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 red bell pepper, diced
2 tablespoons minced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Directions to make Homemeade Fruity Salsa

Step 1:Prepare the mango salsa by combining the mango, red bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl. Add the lime juice and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, and toss well. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Tofu Bean Enchiladas

tofu_bean_enchiladas Tofu Bean Enchiladas – These scrumptious tofu and bean enchiladas, are a wonderful, innovative meal, that is the perfect blend of subtle Indian flavors and sensational spanish influences. Crunchy vegetables, and, creamy cheese are the perfect additions to this authentic meal.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 35-40 mins
Main Ingredient: beans, Tofu

Ingredients to make Tofu Bean Enchiladas

1 c Slightly pureed Anasazi Beans *
1/2 c Cooked rice
1/2 c Tofu, excess water removed
1/4 c Chopped bell pepper
1/4 c Chopped green onion
1 c Grated cheddar
1 c Grated Monterey Jack
10 oz Enchilada sauce
10 corn tortillas

Anasazi is a Navajo word meaning ancient one.Anasazi beans have been found in many southwestern Indian dwellings. Bean connoisseurs will appreciate the characteristic taste and texture talents of pinto and kidney combined within this ancient Indian entrant.

Directions to make Tofu Bean Enchiladas

Step 1:Mix first five ingredients together. Add 2 T. enchilada sauce. Moisten tortillas in warmed enchilada sauce.
Step 2:Fill tortilla with mixture and roll. Place in greased 6 1/2 X 10 1/2 inch pan with the opening of the roll down. Any remaining sauce should be poured on top of the enchiladas once the pan is filled. Place cheeses on top and bake at 300 degrees F for 35-40 minutes.

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Simple Stuffed Tomatoes

simple_stuffed-_tomatoes Simple Stuffed tomatoes – The inspiration for this best recipe came straight from my garden! While outside weeding, I thought of this innovative “salad“, in a tomato. The raw goodness of these vegetables will “tickle your tastabuds”.

Prep Time: 15-20 mins
Main Ingredient: Garden Vegetables
Difficulty Level: 1

Ingredients to make Simple Stuffed Tomatoes

6 lg Tomatoes
1/3 c Cucumber,finely diced
1/3 c Onion,grated
1/3 c Green pepper,chopped
1/3 c Celery,chopped
1/3 c Cabbage,finely shredded
1/2 ts Salt
dash Pepper
1/3 c Mayonnaise
ds Hot sauce
dash Curry powder
Lettuce leaves

Directions to make Simple Stuffed Tomatoes

Step 1:Wash tomatoes; place in boiling water 1 minute. Drain and immediately plunge into cold water. Gently remove skins. With stem end up, cut each tomato into 4 wedges, cutting to, but not through base of tomato. Spread wedges slightly apart. Sprinkle inside of shells with salt. Cover and chill 1-1/2 hours. Sprinkle inside of shells with salt. Cover and chill 1-1/2 hours. Sprinkle inside of shells with salt. Cover and chill 1-1/2 hours.
Step 2:Combine next 7 ingredients; cover and chill
Step 3:To serve, spoon filling into shells. Combine mayonnaise with hot sauce and curry powder. Top each tomato with a dollop of mayonnaise mixture. Serve on lettuce leaves.

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