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Vegetarian Couscous

Thursday, April 22nd, 2010

Can also use whole grains, such as millet, quinoa, or brown rice.  The veggies could also be switched out depending on what you have on hand.

2 Tbs. water
2 Garlic cloves, minced
1 medium Onion, diced
2 tsp. Ground Cumin
½ tsp. Turmeric
1 tsp. Paprika
1/8 tsp Red pepper Flakes
1 head of broccoli shredded in a food processor
1 15-oz. can Chick-peas, rinsed and drained
2 carrots grated
1 16-oz can Tomatoes, finely chopped, with their juice
½ cup Raisins
1 ½ cups Vegetable stock (or water, with broth powder added after it boils)
½ tsp Salt
1 cup Couscous

Heat the 2 tbsp. water in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and sauté 2 minutes. Sprinkle in the cumin, turmeric, paprika, and red pepper flakes and cook 2 minutes more, stirring often.

Stir in the broccoli, carrots, chick-peas, tomatoes, and raisins (or really whatever is in season). Cover the pan and lower the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the veggies are tender, about 15 minutes. Add salt and a pinch of cinnamon to taste.

While the vegetables are cooking, prepare the couscous. Bring the vegetable stock or water to a boil and stir in the salt and the couscous. Cover, remove from heat, and let sit 5 minutes, or for up to 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

Serve the couscous with the vegetable mixture mounded in the center.

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.