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Please may we talk at about interesting and exciting vegetable dishes?

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ChaosTrulyReigns · 01/07/2012 19:56

I'm very aware that it may be a short conversation.

Smile

I just need to broaden my vegetable horozons.

Side dishes or main, either would be helpful.

Tvym.

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TheseGoToEleven · 01/07/2012 20:09

This is a link from the Ontario (Canada) government - loads and loads of recipes!

www.foodland.gov.on.ca/english/vegetables/recipes.html

NettoSuperstar · 01/07/2012 20:15

Your phone!
Are you vegetarian?
I'm not, but I cook a lot of meat free meals, my DD is very carnivorous, but even she doesn't miss meat in the food I cook.
This is my blog here
Plenty of meat free stuff, but if you are actually veggie, then check the cheese is suitable. Lots on there that could be easily subbed to make them veggie too.
I try and get a good balance between meat/fish/meat free. (I don't say veggie as I don't check the cheese and would use meat stock in a soup, but that's easily subbed)

MarthasHarbour · 01/07/2012 20:19

chaos PLEASE stop posting from your phone!!! Grin

vegetable curry, my FIL calls it 'allotment curry' (potato, courgette, spinach, onion garlic etc and loads of spices and creme fraiche), served up with spicy rice, rice with black onion seeds, finely chopped onion, garam masala, ground coriander etc

FrankWippery · 01/07/2012 20:21

Double posting? Double sodding posting. FFS do NOT MN on your phone please Grin. Ok, I shall put a load down for you when I've eaten my supper.

ChaosTrulyReigns · 01/07/2012 22:54

I'm back.

All veg.

All ideas please.

Smile

No, not vegetatian, just looking for healthier stuff.

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FrankWippery · 01/07/2012 23:10

OK.

Steamed asparagus, baby courgettes (or slices of big ones) and tenderstem broccoli with a lemony/herby dressing. I like to steam the veg on a layer of mint, adds a lovely extra flavour. This is also delicious for new potatoes. For the dressing I use the grated rind of a lemon, the juice of half, pinch sugar, grind of S&P and 3tbls of a good extra virgin olive oil. Herbs - chives, parsley and tarragon are current favourites.

Carrots, cut into ½cm batons, put into a saucepan with a generous knob of butter, finely chopped parsley, sprinkling of sugar and enough water to just cover - best to use a large saucepan or a sauté pan and keep the carrots in one layer. Bring to the boil, turn the heat down and simmer with a lid on for about 10 minutes, or until the watery/buttery mix has turned into a glaze.

Green beans: blanche for a couple of minutes and then drain and refresh in iced water. Melt some butter and/or olive oil in a sauté pan and through in a couple of peeled and halved garlic cloves, cook for a couple of minutes over a medium heat and then throw the beans in and sauté for about 3 or 4 minutes.

Courgettes and celery: slice each into ½cm slices and layer in a pie dish, pour in some chicken stock so they are barely covered, dot some butter over and braise at 180 for about half an hour.

Broad beans - use the frozen ones for this. Cook in boiling salted water for 7-8 minutes, drain and then when cool enough, second pod them and put aside. In a pan soften a couple or three shallots that have been finely sliced and then add in some serrano ham, slice into 1cm strips, turn the heat up for a minute or so and then throw in the broad beans and some chicken stock (to just cover everything), simmer until the stock has reduced by about a half.

That's some for starters. I have many more - give me a list of veg and I can give you a recipe for each. But it's late and I ought to go to bed as really rather tired. Hope these are inspiring to start with though.

FrankWippery · 01/07/2012 23:11

through? THROW for goodness sake.

trixymalixy · 01/07/2012 23:15

Parsnip and potato gratin, canalso add other root veg.

I have made Gordon ramsay's Malaysian curry with veg instead of chicken and it was delicious.

Aubergine parmigiana is my favourite Italian starter.

trixymalixy · 01/07/2012 23:17

Tempura veg, carrots, peppers, courgette, baby sweetcorn, sweet potato etc. Maybe not overly healthy, but delicious!

ToxicMoxie · 01/07/2012 23:18

I like to make veggie stews, many are very good cold, like gazpacho, borscht, and even squash.

Laquitar · 03/07/2012 20:27
Grin

I was wondering why this thread is there 5 times! Change that phone and we will all sent you a nice salad each as a Thank you. Deal?

Remus if you are around could i have the Morrocan carrot salad please?

DialMforMummy · 03/07/2012 21:23

Can recommend Hugh FW river cottage veg book. Recipes without meat. I have tried a few and they were great.

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