Tag: Vegetarian

Beetroot & Orange Salad

Beetroot & Orange Salad

Eat the rainbow in this bright and flavorful salad that’s filled with anti-oxidant rich beetroot, sweet bursts of orange, crunchy nuts and creamy feta. Process Step 1: Cook the beetroot Preheat the oven to 180°C. Season the beetroot with some balsamic, salt, pepper and wrap 

Vegetable Pickle

Vegetable Pickle

This is a great recipe for any bits of crunchy vegetables like carrots, greenbeans or cauliflower and can be the perfect condiment to a meal. Fermented pickles store well in the fridge and gradually improves in flavour the longer its in the brine. Process Step 

Ratatouille

Ratatouille

Layers of vegetable goodness baked in a rich tomato sauce is perfect for a meatless dinner.

Ingredients

  • 3 roma tomatoes
  • 2 green zucchini
  • 2 red onions
  • 2 aubergines
  • 2 sweet potatoes
  • 2 cups tomato puree
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • a few sprigs of thyme
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp crushed pepper
  • 3 tbs olive oil

Equipment

  • Mandoline or knife for slicing vegetables
  • Saucepan
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring cups & spoons

Process

Step 1:

Prepare the vegetables by washing and slicing tomoatoes, zucchini, one onion, aubergines and sweet potatoes thinly with either a mandoline or knife. Try to keep the slices the same thickness. Set aside the vegetables whilst you prepare the tomato sauce.

Step 2:

Grate the other onion and garlic and sauté in some olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. When translucent and turning slightly brown, add the puréed tomatoes, salt, pepper and thyme. Cook for about 10 minutes over a low heat until slightly reduced.

Step 3:

Preheat the oven to 180°C.

Step 4:

In a baking dish, layer in some tomato sauce and then arrange the sliced vegetables, finally spoon over the remaining tomato sauce and bake for 45 minutes until the vegetables are completely cooked.

Serve with rice or flatbread.

Pumpkin Fritters

Pumpkin Fritters

Endearingly known as “pampoen koekies” in South Africa, these fritters combine pumpkin in a sweet batter, fried until airy and cloud-like then covered in a rich salted caramel sauce. Ingredients Fritters 1 cup pumpkin puree 1 cup self-raising flour 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 tsp 

Kimchi

Kimchi

Kimchi is a fermented Korean condiment that is salty, spicy, sour & sweet at the same time. Known for being good for your gut biome and boosting your immune system, Kimchi brings both flavour and health benefits to any meal you prepare. This small batch 

Cornbread

Cornbread

Ingredients

  • 1 can creamed corn
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh or dried thyme leaves
  • 80g melted butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1/4 cup plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup polenta
  • 1 cup self-raising flour

Process

Preheat the oven to 190°C and brush the baking pan with a little melted butter.

Sift the flour, salt, polenta and sugar into a bowl and make a well in the middle. Pour in the corn, melted butter, egg and yogurt and mix together until well incorporated.

Pour into the baking pan and bake for 45 minutes until golden brown on the outside.

Turn out the corn bread onto a wire rack and allow to cool.

Serve warm with butter.

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Sieve
  • Spatula
  • 9×9 inch baking pan
Hummus

Hummus

Made with creamy chickpeas, sesame paste and spices, hummus is a savoury dip often used in Mediterranean tapas feasts. Make your own hummus with this simple recipe and add your favourite toppings. Ingredients 350g peeled & cooked chickpeas or 1 large can of chickpeas, drained 

Creamy Potato Gratin

Creamy Potato Gratin

My go-to comfort dish that’s creamy and cheesy. Add bacon and mushrooms to make it a main dish or serve with a Sunday roast. Process In a baking tray on a stove-top, fry the onions, thyme and rosemary in olive oil over a low-medium heat