Tasty Veggy Recipes

Ingredients:
1 lb firm tofu
fresh garlic and onion
1 lb pasta, penne or rotini
4 medium carrots
2 stalks broccoli
1 cup fresh green beans, pepper, or celery
2 – 4 Tbsp olive oil
tomato sauce or pesto
Fresh or dried basil and oregano
add to the marinade as you wish :Fresh ground pepper, dried ginger, cumin, cayenne or black pepper

Method:

• Put a large pot of salted water on to boil
• Slice the tofu in 1/2 X 1″ pieces
• Let tofu sit for a few minutes
• Heat the oil on medium/high in a heavy non stick or well cured cast iron pan
• Optional: add 1 Tbsp minced garlic or half an onion, chopped, to the oil
• Add the tofu, fry 5 minutes each side, turning with a spatula (that’s the fun part)
• Prep the veggies and place in a steamer basket over boiling water
• Cover & steam for 5 – 10 minutes, until just tender
• Add the pasta to the boiling water, bring back to boil, stirring, reduce heat, cover and simmer 7 minutes, or until al dente
• Drain the pasta, add a little olive oil, sauce or pesto if you want, and/or fresh or dried herbs like basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme
• Add the veggies & tofu, and mix gently
• Serve hot sprinkled with Parmesan or mozzarella cheese, or fresh basil

Ingredients:
1/2 kg pumpkin
30 grams coarsely ground mustard powder (4 tsps)
1 teaspoonful Turmeric
2 teaspoons coarsely ground fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoons Red chili pepper
1 cup Mustard Oil
1/2 cup Salt

Method:

• Cut the pumpkin with skin into long slices.
• Put in hot water for 10 minutes.
• Put in a strainer to drain the water and cool.
• Mix all the ingredients with oil and rub on the pumpkin pieces.
• Put in a clean jar and leave in a warm place for 3 days and shake it once daily until tender.
• Serve after 4 days.

Hi,

I found this yummy and healthy recipe for Tahini Cucumber Boats.
Tahini is VERY healthy just dont over do it as it can be fattening

http://www.crunchylettuce.com/2010/04/21/creamy-tahini-cucumber-boats/

enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dry quinoa
• 2 tablespoons fruity extra virgin olive oil
• Juice from 2 limes
• 2-3 fresh mint sprigs, leaves removed and chopped
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves or parsley
• Sea salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
• A handful of sweet and ripe cherry or grape tomatoes, quartered
• 2 tablespoons diced red onion- or use 2 chopped scallions
• 1 garlic clove, minced

Method:

• First, rinse the quinoa . Cook the quinoa as you would raw rice: in 2 and 1/4 to 2 1/2 cups fresh salted water, covered, until all of the water is absorbed.
• Pour the cooked quinoa into a bowl and add the rest of the ingredients, tossing lightly with a fork until combined.
• Taste and adjust seasonings.

Cover and chill- the longer, the better.