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Roasted Tomato & Capsicum Soup

August 23rd 2008 08:52
It's nearly the end of winter, but it's still pretty chilly so soup remains a tempting dinner choice. And as my darling says to me: "It's good lazy food." I couldn't have put it better myself.

This soup is easy and yum.

Roasted Tomaroes & Capsicum Soup (2 serves)

What you need:
4 large tomatoes
1 large red capsicum
1 small brown onion
2 cloves garlic
fresh basil

Roughly chop and bake the veggies with a little olive oil, salt and black pepper. Once they're tender, push them through a sieve, reheat the mixture and serve with freshly baked bread. Preferably by an open fire or by candlelight.

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Cashew and Carrot Curry Soup

April 19th 2008 13:33
Carrots never tasted so good... and they're good for you too.

Carrots? Healthy and packed with carotene, which your body will convert to Vitamin A for the health of your eyes and skin.

Cashews? A tasty nut giving a hit of protein and iron, both essential elements of a vegetarian diet.

Carrot Soup



Curried Carrot and Cashew Soup (serves 4)

What you need:

500g carrots
2 small onions
1 Tbsp butter or dairy-free spread
1 –2 Tbsp curry powder
1-2 tsp cumin powder
3 cups water
1 cup toasted cashew nuts

What to do:

Slice carrots and chop onions finely. Melt butter, add curry powder and chopped onions, then saute until onions are soft. Add the carrots and water, then simmer until carrots are tender. Blend cashew nuts until finely ground. Drain carrots and onion, then add to blender. Season with salt & pepper. Reheat to serve. Top each serving with parsley and plain yoghurt.

This soup can be served on its own as a meal with wholegrain bread, or as a starter to whet your appetite.

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Easy Tofu and Tomato Pasta

April 18th 2008 13:21
Don't even think about suggesting that tofu is vile and tasteless... despite all the bad press, it's actually a versatile and delicious source of protein. This recipe combines the soy king with tomatoes and pasta to create a quick and easy vegetarian (and vegan) meal.

Tofu


Easy Tofu and Tomato Pasta (serves 4)

What you need:

2-3 cloves garlic
1 large onion
2 Tbsp oil
1 green pepper
300-500g tofu
¼ cup red or white wine
425g tomato puree
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp basil
1 tsp marjoram
dash hot chilli sauce
salt & pepper
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
400-500g spaghetti or fettucine

What to do:

Crush and chop garlic, and finely chop onion. Saute in oil. When onion is soft, add green pepper and cook a few minutes longer. Crumble tofu into 5mm pieces and add to mixture. Cook for 5 minutes. Add wine, tomato puree and seasonings, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Cook pasta and mix with oil. Top with sauce and parsley.

Makes me hungry just thinking about it...

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The Benefits of Brown Rice

April 17th 2008 12:42
Your mother may have told you that brown rice is better than white, but do you know why?

It takes longer to cook, but brown rice beats white rice hands down because it's packed with fibre. White rice is just brown rice with the bran husk removed - during this process, most of the nutritional benefits are lost.

You'll get health benefits from eating brown rice:

- Wholegrain energy (the carbohydrates contained in brown rice are released at a slower rate into your body, preventing sugar highs and lows, and giving you longer-lasting energy)

- Essential fats (contained in the outer shell of the rice grain, these are lost when brown rice is refined to white rice)

- Vitamins and minerals (including B1, B3, B6, iron, magnesium, selenium and manganese)

Brown Rice


Try this easy vegetarian rice recipe...

Good Greens with Brown Rice (serves 2 – 4)

What you need:

1 Tbsp olive oil
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1 bunch fresh spinach
1 cup broccoli
1 cup green beans
1 cup brown rice
4 cups water
1 pinch of cayenne pepper
grated fresh ginger

What to do:

Peel and chop onion and garlic, then place in a saucepan with small amount of water. Add olive oil, seasonings and spinach, then stir in brown rice and add 4 cups water. Turn heat up until water is boiling, then simmer until all water is absorbed.

Could. It. Be. Any. Simpler? And it's got the greens - bet your mum told you to eat those.

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Seeking Italian Beans with Good Taste and Body

April 16th 2008 12:49
You: Italian, impeccably dressed, lean, with good taste and versatility.

Me: A vegetarian craving that certain Italian something.

This easy Italian bean recipe might be just what I'm looking for!

Italian Style Beans


Italian-style Beans (serves 4)

What you need:

250g haricot beans
2 cloves garlic
2 medium onions
1 green capsicum
2 ripe tomatoes
1 Tbsp tomato paste
2 Tbsp olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh parsley
1 tsp dried sage
black pepper

What to do:

Cook haricot beans until tender (or use canned beans). Heat olive oil in a pan, then saute garlic and onions with sage and black pepper (be careful not to burn). Add capsicum and heat until soft. Add tomato paste, beans and parsley. Heat through and serve.

These Italian hotties are great with broccoli and green beans, or a fresh green salad.

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Give This Asian Stir Fry a Try

April 14th 2008 12:06
This Oriental stirfry with ginger and garlic is easy peasy.

Ginger is widely recognised for its ability to help your digestive system - the gingerols and shogoals it contains can calm stomach acid and help the digestive tract function more effectively. This wonder-food can also ease nausea and has anti-inflammatory properties.

Garlic, too, is a food with many health benefits - thought to prevent colds and 'flu symptoms and work as a powerful antibiotic.

Ginger Root


Get the benefits of these G-tastic foods in this simple vegetarian stirfry recipe:

Ginger & Garlic Asian Stir Fry (serves 2)

What you need:

1 Tbsp oil
250g french beans
500g courgette
75g bamboo shoots
fresh ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, sliced
3 spring onions
2 Tbsp black bean sauce

What to do:

Heat oil in wok, then stir in vegetables for 1–2 minutes at high heat. Turn heat down, add water and cover to steam for 3-4 minutes. Add ginger, garlic and spring onions, and stirfry over a lower heat. Pour black bean sauce over and serve with basmati rice.

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Vegetarian Bean Chilli is Hot Stuff

April 9th 2008 10:11
Kidney beans are an excellent source of goodness in any vegetarian or vegan diet. They provide:

- Protein
- Iron
- Folate
- Dietary fibre

Just one cup of cooked kidney beans provides 45% of your recommended daily intake of fibre. This tasty recipe will appeal to everyone in the family.

Vegetarian Nachos


Vegetarian Chilli (serves 6)

What you need:

2 Tbsp olive oil
1 onion
3 garlic cloves, sliced
3 carrots
1 stick of celery
½ red or green pepper
800g kidney beans
2 Tbsp cumin or cumin seeds
1-2 tsp chilli powder
½ tsp salt
800g tomatoes (tinned)
2 courgettes

What to do:

Heat oil and cook onion, adding chilli and garlic. Add carrots, celery and peppers until soft. Add beans, cumin, salt, tomatoes and a bit of water. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes.

Serve hot with corn chips or warm wholegrain bread.

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Easy Lentil Soup

April 5th 2008 09:33
This lentil and vegetable soup recipe is S.I.M.P.L.E. and can be frozen for easy meals. Replace butter with dairy-free spread for a vegan recipe.

Lentil Soup


Lentil Soup (serves 6)

What you need:

¼ cup flour
1 cup yellow split peas
½ cup red lentils
10 cups water
2 large onions
2-3 sticks celery
2 carrots
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
herbs (thyme, oreganum, allspice)
25g butter (or dairy-free spread)
salt & pepper

What to do:

Bring peas, lentils & water to the boil. Add onions, celery, carrots, garlic, herbs & spices. Simmer until split peas are mushy, then puree. Rinse out the saucepan and melt the spread. Stir in flour and cook gently for 2-3 minutes, then add a cup of puree. Bring to the boil, then add another cupful. Repeat until all mixture is added and heated through.

Top with sour cream or plain yoghurt and serve with fresh wholegrain bread.

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Homemade Baked Beans

April 1st 2008 09:03
This recipe for homestyle baked beans is great for vegetarians of all ages. If you've ever felt short-changed by the canned kind, try the homemade variety for the real 10 out of 10 experience.

Homemade Baked Beans


Homemade Baked Beans (serves 2)

What you need:

1 ½ cups haricot beans
2 onions
2-3 cloves garlic
2 Tbsp oil
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp tomato paste
1 Tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp basil
½ tsp marjoram
¼ tsp thyme
black pepper
3 cups hot water

What to do:

Cook beans. Chop onions, then crush and chop garlic. Combine in a roasting pan and coat with oil, then bake uncoverered at 160C for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Combine tomatoes, tomato paste and flavourings. Stir cooked beans, tomato mixture, seasonings and hot water into onions and garlic. Bake at 160C for 90 minutes.

Serve with crusty bread and a green salad.

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Best Pumpkin Soup By Far

April 1st 2008 04:51
Soup is a comforting meal on cold winter nights and especially, too, with the rich colour of pumpkin...

The golden hue of pumpkins tells us straight away that they're loaded with beta-carotene (to reduce the likelihood of cancer and other serious diseases) and antioxidants (to promote general wellbeing and strengthen the immune system). Pumpkins are also low in fat and contain a number of essential vitamins. Try this recipe for pumpkin soup:

Pumpkin Soup


Pumpkin Soup (serves 6)

What you need:

1kg pumpkin
2 onions
2 cups water
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tsp sugar
½ tsp grated nutmeg
2-3 cups soymilk
salt & pepper

What to do:

Cut pumpkin into chunks. Put all ingredients except milk and final seasonings into a saucepan. Cover and simmer until pumpkin is tender. Lift pumpkin pieces onto plate – scoop flesh out and put pumpkin back into onion mixture. Puree the mix, season, reheat and serve. Top with fresh herbs - coriander, parsley or basil.

If you like this recipe, you might also appreciate this yummy vegan pumpkin bread.

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