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Marinated Slow Roasted Onions

Marinated Slow Roasted Onionsmarinated onions

Serves 8

Marinade:

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • pinch red pepper flakes optional
  • 4 large white or yellow onions (See Note 1)
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary chopped
  1. Blend marinade ingredients in small bowl and pour into a baking dish that will hold all 8 onion halves. I use 8×8″ baking pan or round 12″ baking stone (pictured) depending on size of onion.
  2. Trim the end of onions and cut horizontal (leaving skin on) and place wide side down in marinade. Marinate overnight covered in refrigerator.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Flip the onions over in the marinade, and lay on the flat bottom of each side. Top each onion with 1/2 tablespoon of butter and remaining teaspoon of rosemary.
  4. Roast in oven for 1 hour or until golden brown, basting once or twice during roasting. Remove from heat, spoon reduced sauce over and sprinkle with parsley or more fresh chopped rosemary. Remove from skins and serve.

Recipe Notes

  1. Trims ends off onions, slice in half horizontally, keeping the skin on to hold shape and protect the outside as it later roasts.

Onion Patties (an alternative to onion rings)

FORGET ONION RINGS!!! TRY THESE ONION PATTIESonion patties

3/4 cup flour                                     1 tablespoon sugar

1 tablespoon cornmeal                     2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons salt                                3/4 cup milk

2 1/2 cups chopped onions (about 2 small onions)

oil for frying

In a large bowl, mix all dry ingredients, then add milk and stir. This will give you a thick batter.    Add onions and mix until well blended.

Heat 1/2 inch oil in skillet over medium high heat. Drop batter by tablespoons into the hot oil.     Flatten with the back of a spatula, then brown on both sides until crispy, golden brown.   Drain on paper towel, sprinkle salt to taste.

Pro Tip: You can make these even more craveworthy by adding in :1/4 cup green pepper, 1/4 cup cooked mushroom, or sprinkle cheddar on top after you’ve finished cooking. So. Delicious.

GRILLED SUMMER VEGETABLES WITH CHICKPEAS

Another great Summer recipe. Visit the Grand Ledge Farmer’s Market for all your summer vegetables!

Serves 4 to 6

Ingredientsgrilled vegeables

  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, plus more for oiling the grill
  • 1 each red and yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded and quartered
  • 1 small red onion, cut into thick rings
  • 2 zucchini, thickly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 yellow squash, thickly sliced lengthwise
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped basil
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  • Oil grill grates, then preheat grill to medium high heat.
  • Working in batches, grill peppers, onions, zucchini and squash, flipping once, until just charred in parts and tender, 6 to 8 minutes total
  • Transfer to a large platter as done.
  • Set aside to let cool before cutting into bite-size pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine grilled vegetables, garlic, vinegar, oil, basil, chickpeas, salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with Parmesan and serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve.

Texas Caviar Recipe

Summer time is time to enjoy salads!texas cavier

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sugar ( I use agave nectar and a little less than that)
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3/4 cup white cider vinegar
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 yellow pepper, chopped
  • 1 orange pepper, chopped
  • 1 red pepper, chopped
  • 1 red onion diced or a bunch of green onions sliced
  • 1 can corn (drained)
  • 1 can each black eyed peas  and black beans(rinsed and drained)

Mix well and enjoy.

Note from Dr C:  this is to me a basic recipe…I throw in whatever beans I like, I have added edamame/Chickpeas/kidney beans.  Also celery and shredded carrots have found their way into this mix and it keeps for a week in the fridge (if you are lucky).

ROASTED SPRING VEGETABLE FARRO BOWLS WITH THAI GREEN CURRY PESTO

   6-8 servings

(FARRO is an ancient grain and I find in Meijer in the rice aisle)farro

Substitute orzo or brown rice if you wish (use appropriate cooking time and water)

  • 1 1/2 cup farro
  • 3 cups water
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 Tbsp. Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1” pieces
  • 2 zucchinis, trimmed, quartered lengthwise and cut into 1/2”
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered
  • 8 oz. fresh mozzarella pearls

For the dressing:

  • 3 cups loosely packed basil
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. pine nuts/walnuts
  • 2 Tbsp. Thai green curry paste
  • 2 Tbsp. Organic Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/3 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt & black pepper to taste
  1. Preheat oven to 400*F.
  2. In a medium pot, combine the farro, water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer until farro is cooked through and water has evaporated, about 20 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. Toss together the  Olive Oil,asparagus and zucchini in a large bowl. Add salt and pepper to taste. Spread on a parchment-lined baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, or until tender and starting to brown. Remove from oven.
  4. In a large salad bowl, toss together the cooked farro, roasted vegetables, cherry tomatoes and mozzarella.
  5. To make the dressing, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts and green curry paste in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until broken down into tiny pieces. With the mixture running, stream in the Vinegar and the  Olive Oil.Add salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Toss the salad with the dressing and serve warm or at room temperature.

Author: Eats Well With Others

CREAMY LEMON SPRING VEGETABLE PASTA

Serves 4-6

This light and creamy lemon pasta with asparagus, artichokes, peas, and basil makes a great spring meal. It can be on the dinner table in 30 minutes!

  • 1 tablespoon olive oilspring vegetable
  • 1 small shallot, minced
  • 12 asparagus spears, cut into 1-inch pieces, woody ends discarded
  • 1 (14 oz) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained
  • 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
  • 3 gloves garlic, minced
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 8 ounces whole wheat farfalle pasta or pasta of your choice (gluten-free is fine)
  • 2 tablespoons butter or vegan butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour (can use gluten-free flour)
  • 2 cups Almond Breeze Almond milk Original Unsweetened/ regular milk
  • Zest of 1 large lemon
  • Juice of 1 large lemon
  • 4 lemon slices
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
  • Parmesan cheese, vegan Parmesan cheese, or nutritional yeast, for garnish
  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive over over medium-high heat. Add the shallot, asparagus pieces, artichoke hearts, spinach, garlic, and frozen peas. Cook until vegetables are tender and spinach is wilted, about 5 minutes. Pour the vegetables into a large bowl and set aside while you cook the pasta and sauce.
  2. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt generously. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  3. While the pasta is cooking, make the creamy lemon sauce. Place the large skillet you used to cook the vegetables back on the stove and melt the butter. Whisk in the flour, whisking until you don’t have any clumps. Slowly whisk in the almond milk, about 1/2 cup at a time, whisking vigorously. Add the lemon zest and keep whisking until the sauce comes to a boil. Reduce heat to low and whisk occasionally until the sauce thickens.  Add in the lemon juice and sliced lemons. Season the sauce with salt and black pepper, to taste.
  4. Drain the pasta and add it to the thickened lemon sauce. Stir in the cooked vegetables and stir until the pasta and vegetables are well coated with the creamy lemon sauce. Remove the lemon slices with tongs or a spoon.
  5. Garnish with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, vegan Parmesan cheese, or nutritional yeast, if using. Serve warm.

From Two Peas and Their Pod

Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites

This easy and delicious recipe for Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites yields: 30 to 36 bites

Ingredients

 

  • ¾ cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
  • 1½ cups vegetable broth or water (for cooking quinoa)steamed Broccoli
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten or 2 flax seed “eggs”
  • 2 cups broccoli florets, finely diced
  • 1 cup yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 garlic clove, finely minced
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • Crushed red pepper (optional) to taste

 

Instructions for Broccoli Cheddar Quinoa Bites

 

  • In a medium sauce pan, combine quinoa and water (or broth) and cook according to package directions. Let cool.
  • In a large bowl, combine cooled quinoa, eggs, broccoli, onion, garlic, cheese and paprika.
  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Spray mini-muffin tins with cooking spray.
  • Put a heaping tablespoonful of quinoa mixture into prepared muffin cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until edges turn golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes and then gently remove from pan to cool completely.

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JERK STYLE CAULIFLOWER STEAKS

Serves-4cauliflower steaks

Ingredients

1 medium cauliflower

For the marinade:

  • 35g fresh coriander
  • thumb-size piece of fresh ginger
  • 1 scotch bonnet /jalapeno
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  •  juice of lime
  • sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/gas mark 6.
2. Place all the marinade ingredients into a food processor or mini blender and blitz until coarse but spreadable.
3. Remove the leaves from around the cauliflower, but don’t remove the bulb at the bottom, as this is what will keep your steaks intact. Halve the cauliflower and, working from the cut side out, slice each steak around 1cm thick you will probably only get two full steaks from each half but you can roast the remaining florets in the same way.
4. Generously brush the steaks with the marinade. If you want to do this ahead of time, you can leave them to marinate in the fridge until you need them.
5. Place the steaks on a roasting tray and loosely cover with foil. Roast for 15-20 minutes before removing the foil for a further 10 minutes, turning once.
6. This next step is optional ……..Heat a griddle pan to a medium-high heat and finish the steaks off in the pan to mark/sear on both sides. Serve with your chosen accompaniment.

Fabulously Fragrant Cruciferous Curry

Ingredientscurry recipe

1 tbs coconut oil 1 small cauliflower and 1 head of broccoli
1 tbs turmeric ½ tbs ginger powder
1 tsp cardamom 1 tsp coriander
1 tsp cumin 1 tsp red chili pepper flakes
¼ tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg
a can of coconut milk 4 – 6 cups water
1 tsp tamarind paste 6 tomatoes
salt to taste
fresh coriander(optional)

Directions

Melt the coconut oil in a pan, over medium heat.
Break or cut the cauliflower and broccoli into smaller pieces.
Stir-fry the cauliflower and broccoli for a minute.
Add the spices. Add the coconut milk, water and tamarind paste.
Let simmer until the vegetables are tender.
Chop the tomatoes and add to the curry. Let simmer for another minute.
Check taste and add salt if you’d like to.
Sprinkle fresh coriander on top.

SPICY CAULIFLOWER NACHOS

Low-Carb Cauliflower Creamed SpinachSERVES 4-6 (GLUTEN FREE)

ABSOLUTELY A NEW FAVE IN THE LANJOPOULOS FAMILY

  • 1 head cauliflower (1 ½ lb/680g)
  • 2 tablespoons neutral oil, melted (e.g. grapeseed, coconut)*
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce
  • 3 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bell pepper (orange or red)
  • 1/3 cup purple onion, diced
  • 1 1/4 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1-2 jalapeno peppers, sliced
  • For garnish: Avocado, Cilantro

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray/grease a large ovenproof skillet pan (e.g. 12” cast iron pan).
  2. Cut cauliflower into florets, then put them into a large bowl. Whisk melted coconut oil and hot sauce together. Pour over cauliflower and mix well. Add onion powder and paprika. Stir until evenly coated. Transfer spiced cauliflower to greased skillet pan. Sprinkle with salt.
  3. Place pan in oven and bake for 15 minutes. Flip cauliflower and bake for another 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. Sprinkle bell pepper, purple onion, cheddar cheese, tomato pieces and jalapeno peppers on top of cauliflower. Bake for another 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted. Top with chopped avocado and cilantro, then serve immediately.

Notes:
*If using coconut oil for savory dishes, you may wish to opt for processed (deodorized) coconut oil. It doesn’t impart the same coconut scent.
**Reduce if you prefer things less spicy. You can always add more hot sauce at the end.