Tasty and Easy Recipes

Ingredients:
3 cups broccoli florets, cut into ½-inch pieces
1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares
1 ½ cups (1/2 medium) red onion, peeled and cut into ¼-inch slices
6 tablespoons soybean oil, divided (vegetable oil)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
½ teaspoon salt, divided
3 cups cooked couscous
2 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Method:
Toss broccoli, red pepper and onions with 2 tablespoons soybean oil and ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper.  Place on foil-lined baking sheet.  Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes until veggies are tender and lightly browned.

Meanwhile, cook couscous according to package directions.  Place cooked couscous and roasted vegetables in large bowl.  Pour vinegar and remaining soybean oil over salad and sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper; toss lightly until combined.  Serve warm or chilled.

Ingredients:
3 cups fresh spinach
½ cup chopped green onion
1 pear sliced
10 ounces mandarin oranges
½ cup dried cranberries
½ cup feta cheese, crumbled

Dressing:
½ cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 shallot, minced
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup raspberry jam

Method:
Place all dressing ingredients in blender container.  Spin well to thoroughly combine. Pour over salad mixture

Ingredients:
3 cups mixed vegetables, chopped & boiled
(peas, carrots, potatoes, beans, capsicum etc)
1/2 cup water (or water from the boiled veggies)
1 tbsp lime juice
salt to taste
cilantro for garnish

To Grind:
1/2 tsp jeera
2-3 cloves
2″ piece of cinnamon
5-6 peppercorns
1/2 cup coconut
1 medium onion
3-4 green chilies (or to taste)
1/5 tsp turmeric
2 tsp poppy seeds
2 tsp dalia or raw rice
2 tbsp oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
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Method:
Pressure cook vegetables in a little water for 1-2 whistles. Alternately, you could microwave them for 4-5 minutes on high or boil them on stovetop with water. Strain & keep aside.
Heat oil in a pan. Add the tadka ingredients. Once the seeds start to pop, add the ground masala and fry for 5-6 minutes, until the smell of raw onion is gone. Stir in the boiled veggies and water. Add salt and lime juice. Bring to a boil.
Transfer to a serving bowl. Garnish with cilantro.