Saturday, July 12, 2008

Veggie Galore Stir Fry and Taste of Europe Salad



Hello Everyone! Today's meals includes a video! YAY! Our first video! OK well today's menu includes Veggie-Galore Stir Fry & Taste of Europe Salad (my favorite salad in the world!). These recipes are both very easy & quick.

Veggie-Galore Stir Fry
Time from start to finish: 25 minutes

1 White Onion
1 small bunch Broccoli
1-1/2 cups Snow Peas
1 yellow Bell Pepper
1 Italian Pepper
1 Tomato
1 Corn on the Cob (remove kernels)
3 Carrots
4 Scallions


1 package Tofu


1 small box sliced Mushrooms
1 small handful Cilantro
1/2 box of Whole Wheat Penne Pasta
1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
2 tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar
1-2 tablespoons Hot Chili Sauce
3 tablespoons Teriyaki Sauce
1 small can Stewed Tomatoes
2 cups Brown Rice (optional)

If you would like to serve the stir fry on a bed of brown rice, you should cook the rice in a rice cooker or on the stove top at the very beginning of preparing the meal.
Cook the pasta according to the directions on the box. Coarsely chop all the vegetables. In a large wok or pot, heat the sesame oil until it begins to smoke. Once the oil is smoking, add all the chopped veggies & the pasta. Stir them together. Add the vinegar, chili sauce, stewed tomatos & teriyaki sauce. Reduce heat to medium-high & cover. Stir occassionaly. Serve in a bowl either on top of brown rice or a la carte. Enjoy!

The stir-fry was delicious and had the perfect mix of heat and spice. I loved the mix of colours and textures. I definitely had to go back for a second bowl! Even the non-vegetarians in the house loved it!

Taste of Europe Salad
Time from start to finish: 10 minute

1 half head of Romaine Lettuce
1 half head of Red Leaf Lettuce
1 Tomato
1 small package Spinach/Cheese Tortellini
1 container Pesto
1 container Hummus
1 package Feta Cheese
1 lemon

Chop the romaine and red leaf lettuce. Spread hummus on the bottom of each individual salad bowl, forming a layer. Mixed together chopped lettuce and a wedged tomato. Layer this mix on top of the hummus. Add a 5-10 tortellini pieces to each salad. Sprinkle feta and pesto on top. Drizzle with a few drops of lemon juice.

This recipie is simple and extremely tasty... my favorite salad in fact! I love how the ingredients meld to create a creamy salad. The hummus, pesto and feta serve as a makeshift dressing. Enjoy!



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