Aromatic Vegetables Recipe - Cooking Index
For the most dramatic effect, the vegetables are cut into large pieces. A fresh mint garnish brightens the curry flavors.
Type: Vegetables2 tablespoons | 30ml | Olive oil |
2 cups | 125g / 4.4oz | Chopped onion |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Minced garlic |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Minced ginger |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Curry powder |
3 | Russet potatoes - diced 1/2" | |
4 | Carrots - peeled, halved lengthwise, and diced 1" | |
1 | Butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed 1/2" | |
1 | Fennel bulb - cubed 1/2" | |
1 | Cauliflower - broken small florets (medium) | |
2 cups | 320g / 11oz | Green beans - cut 1 1/2" |
4 cups | 948ml | Vegetable or chicken broth |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Honey |
4 | Whole cloves | |
1 | Cinnamon stick - (3" long) | |
1 | Chickpeas - drained | |
1/2 cup | 8g / 0.3oz | Chopped cilantro leaves |
2 tablespoons | 30ml | Chopped mint leaves |
Heat the oil in a large, heavy pot over low heat. Wilt the onions, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes; add the garlic and ginger to mellow for the last 3 minutes. Add the curry powder and cook, stirring, for an additional 2 minutes.
Add the vegetables, broth, honey, cloves and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in the chickpeas and cook another 10 minutes.
Discard the cinnamon stick and cloves. Add the cilantro, sprinkle with the chopped mint leaves and serve.
Per serving: 260 calories, 52g carbohydrate, 8g protein, 6g fat, no cholesterol.
Source:
"Simply Delicious by Sheila Lukins from Parade magazine - Pub date: 10-24-2004"
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