| The shops these days are full of all sorts of | | | | tarragon)pinch of salt |
| goodies suitable for the vegetarian. So | | | | |
| longer do you have to satisfy yourself with | | | | Either a deseeded chopped chilli (You could |
| an omelette or salad. And because there is | | | | use dried flakes) or two teaspoons of finely |
| such choice you can choose low calorie | | | | chopped sweet/bell pepper. |
| options. | | | | |
| | | | Mix the water and arrowroot well and then |
| Also there are now a number of meat | | | | cook until thickened. Allow to cool and then |
| substitutes if you wan to go that way. | | | | place all ingredients in a screw top jar. |
| Vegetarian bacon - yes really - look in the | | | | Replace lid tightly. Shake well. Will keep |
| frozen food cabinet - adds that something to | | | | for a few days in the fridge. |
| lots of dishes and I frequently use it, even | | | | |
| when cooking for omnivores. | | | | Stuffed Squash |
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| Rice Salad | | | | Butternut or acorn squash is what I generally |
| | | | have available, but the recipe can be used to |
| This has quite a long list of ingredients, | | | | stuff other vegetables such as bell peppers |
| but is still quick and easy. | | | | and eggplants ( aubergines). |
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| I haven't given amounts as you can alter them | | | | Serves 8 as stuffing. |
| to suit what you have available and how many | | | | |
| diners there are. | | | | You need for each person ½ a squash or |
| | | | eggplant or a whole sweet bell pepper. |
| Cold cooked rice - a large cupful per person | | | | |
| | | | ½ cup raisins , sultanas or chopped |
| Pineapple chunks | | | | dried apricots |
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| Vegetarian bacon, 3 rashers per person | | | | I cup vegetable stock |
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| A deseeded, finely sliced chilli | | | | 2 finely chopped onions |
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| Some coriander or basil | | | | 1 Garlic clove, crushed |
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| A few salted cashews or dry roasted peanuts ( | | | | 2 Apples, peeled, cored & diced, about 1 |
| too many puts the calorie count up of | | | | 1/2 Cup |
| course.) | | | | |
| | | | I stick of celery diced |
| Juice of lime or lemon | | | | |
| | | | 1 1/2 Cups crumbs from 7-grain bread or other |
| Crisply fried onion | | | | whole grain bread, toasted slightly |
| | | | inungreased fry pan |
| Cooked vegetables such as sweet corn, peas, | | | | |
| asparagus pieces and snowpeas. | | | | 2 teaspoons of salt |
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| Mix together the rice, chilli and pineapple. | | | | 1 - 2 teaspoon of herbs - a mix of herbes de |
| Fry the vegetarian bacon rashers in a non | | | | Provence is good |
| stick pan. They take only seconds so keep an | | | | |
| eye on them. Either fry your onions, sliced | | | | Grated peel of one lemon |
| thinly or reheat previously fried ones. Add | | | | |
| the cooked vegetables and the nuts to the | | | | If using squash halve and remove seeds. For |
| rice mixture. Add a squeeze of lemon or lime | | | | peppers cut off and retain a cap and deseed. |
| juice. Crumble the bacon rashers and mix in. | | | | For egg plants remove stem piece and halve, |
| Arrange on a plate. Decorate with the chopped | | | | making a slight hollow. |
| herbs and the crispy onion pieces. Non | | | | |
| vegetarians might want some prawns or cooked | | | | You may need to cut a small piece off the |
| flaked fish in place of the bacon pieces. | | | | squashes and egg plants so that they will sit |
| | | | level in dish. |
| No Oil Lemon and Parsley Salad Dressing | | | | |
| | | | Bake the vegetables cut side down in a medium |
| There isn't much point in having a salad if | | | | oven for 50 minutes on a lightly oiled baking |
| you cover it in high fat dressing, but it | | | | tray. While this is going on heat up the |
| does taste good. Well so does this and there | | | | stock and then use this to soak your dried |
| is absolutely no guilt attached. | | | | fruit. |
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| ¾ cup water | | | | Saute the onion and celery for about 5 |
| | | | minutes and then add the apple pieces and the |
| 2 Tablespoons o arrowroot powder | | | | garlic for a further 3 or 4 minutes. Now |
| | | | place this mixture in a large bowl and |
| Juice of one lemon | | | | combine with all the other stuffing |
| | | | ingredients. It should be quite moist. Use to |
| ¾ cup finely chopped parsley ( You may | | | | stuff your vegetables. Return them to the |
| want to substitute cilantro or add a little | | | | oven and bake fro a further 15 minutes. |