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Vegetable Roasting @ 450 degrees

Tuesday, April 13th, 2010

Asparagus (trimmed) 10-15 minutes  sprinkle with lemon peel

Beets (whole, unpeeled, prick with fork) 1 hour sprinkle with salt, pepper, orange peel

Broccoli 10-15 minutes sprinkle with grated cheese

Brussel sprouts (trim and half) 15-20 minutes sprinkle with salt, pepper, cheese

Butternut Squash (cubed) 40 minutes sprinkle before roasting with rosemary

Carrots (1 inch pieces) 30-40 minutes toss with pumpkin pie spice before serving

Cauliflower 20-30 minutes sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving

Eggplant (sliced) 20-25 minutes

Fennel 35-40 minutes sprinkle with fresh orange peel

Green Beans 20-30 minutes sprinkle with fresh lemon juice and dill before serving

Onions (wedged) 20-30 minutes sprinkle with brown sugar and cider vinegar, roast 5 more min

Potatoes (cubed) 45 mins, sprinkle with fresh orange peel

Sweet Peppers (1 inch strips) 30 minutes, serve with thinly sliced basil leaves

Sweet Potatoes (cubed) 30 minutes, sprinkle with rosemary

Turnips (peel and slice) 45 to 50 minutes, sprinkle with fresh mint.

Zucchini (long strips) 15-20 minutes, serve with fresh Parmesan.

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Beet Burgers

Friday, January 8th, 2010

2 cups grated beets (about ¾ pound)
2 cups grated carrots (about ½ pound)
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 cup grated rBGH-free Cheddar cheese
1 cup sunflower seeds, toasted
2 large free-range eggs, beaten
½ cup sesame seeds, toasted
½ cup grated onion (about 1 medium)
¼ cup oil
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
to 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
Ground red pepper (cayenne), to taste

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. Generously grease a rimmed baking sheet.

3. Combine beets, carrots, rice, cheese, sunflower seeds, eggs, sesame seeds, onion, oil, flour, parsley, garlic, soy sauce, and red pepper.

4. Form mixture into patties and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until firm and vegetables are cooked through.

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