This mild veg version of an Indian restaurant favorite shows that Indian food doesn’t have to be ultra-spicy to be good.YIELD: SERVES 41 Tbs. vegetable oil½ medium onion, diced1 Tbs. garam masala1 Tbs. tomato paste2 tsp. grated fresh ginger1 serrano chile, minced2...
CANNELLINI AL GRATIN
This hearty, crumb-topped main dish is ideal for parties. It will serve six to eight people generously and still leave plenty to freeze in small portions for easy weeknight suppers. Using dried beans gives the dish superior texture and the beans a chance to soak up...
BLACK BEAN TOSTADAS WITH KIWI SALSA
Marinating onions in lime juice for just 15 minutes develops the flavors of a quick-stir fruit salsa. Taste the jalapeño before you add it to the salsa; fresh chiles can vary in heat and intensity.YIELD: SERVES 4½ cup chopped white onion, plus ⅓ cup minced white...
A PERFECT POT OF DRIED BEANS
Use this basic recipe to prepare beans. Adding aromatics (such as onion, garlic, and herbs) will flavor the beans and their broth, but leave a neutral flavor for any type of recipe. Kombu (dried kelp) helps reduce beans’ gas-producing properties.2 cups dried beans,...
Kasha Pilaf
The distinct rustic flavor of kasha (buckwheat groats) makes it a good choice as a companion to milder, rather than robust, entres. SERVES 4 1 tablespoon butter 3 cups (8 ounces) quartered mushrooms 1 medium onion, minced 1Вј cupsВ kashaimage (medium granulation) 1...
Fine Egg Noodles with Light Garlic Sauce
SERVES 4 ВЅ pound fine egg noodles 3 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces 1 clove garlic, minced ВЅ cup minced fresh parsley Вј cup grated Parmesan cheese Salt to taste Bring about 2 quarts of water to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add the noodles and cook for about 5...
Fruited Rice Curry
The contrast of sweet fruit and spicy rice is very appealing in this dish. I sometimes make a simple meal of this with plain yogurt alongside it, or accompany it with a saucy curry, such as Braised Curried Eggplant. SERVES 4 3 tablespoons oil 1 medium to large banana,...
Kasha Topped with Mushrooms in Sour Cream Sauce
Kasha (buckwheat groats) is a delicious grain to become acquainted with. It is very quick to prepare, has a tender, fluffy texture, and is high in protein and iron. The mushrooms in this lightly spiced sauce complement the nutty, roasted flavor of the kasha superbly....
Cuban Black Beans and Rice
The Cubans, along with many other nationalities, made a significant contribution to the culinary world by combining two nutritionally complementary foods beans and rice. I enjoy all the different variations: Louisiana red beans and rice, Indian dal on rice, Mideast...
Good vegetarian dishes
Zucchini and Fresh Basil Pomodoro Serves 4 COST: $3.75 Per 1 cup Calories: 224 Fat: 8g Carbohydrates: 32g Protein: 7g Fiber: 4.5g Sugar: 7g Sodium: 18mg 2 zucchini, sliced 4 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 large tomatoes, diced 1⁄3 cup chopped fresh...