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Recipe - Broccoli Lemon Rice

Easy recipe for lemon flavoured rice with broccoli. Vegan and Gluten free.

Yield : 3 – 4 servings




Ingredients :

Rice : 1 1/2 Cup
Broccoli : 250 grams
Oil : 2 Teaspoon
Cumin seeds : 1/2 Teaspoon
Onion : 1 medium sized (chopped)
Garlic : 4-5 cloves (finely chopped)
Dried Red Chillies : 2 – 3 nos.
Turmeric powder : 1/4 Teaspoon
Salt : to taste
Lemon Juice : 1/4 Cup

Instructions :

  1. First cook rice as per your preferred cooking method. I usually pressure cook rice.
  2. Do all the other preparations. Clean and chop broccoli, chop onions and mince garlic. Keep it ready.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. When they sputter, add onions, garlic, dried red chillies and fry till onions turn translucent.
  4. Then add turmeric powder, mix well.
  5. Visit Broccoli Lemon Rice @ divyastastyrecipes.com for full instructions.

Recipe - Easy Vegetarian Tostadas

These Vegetarian Tostadas are made with simple Mexican ingredients and are perfect for a quick weeknight meal.





INGREDIENTS

Corn tortillas (10 count)
15 oz can refried beans
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1 lime or 1/2 tsp lime juice
2 avocados
10 oz pico de gallo
4 oz sliced black olives
4 oz queso fresco or cotija cheese, crumbled
non-stick cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 400F. Place tortillas on baking sheet and spray each side with non-stick cooking spray.  Bake tortillas 4 minutes on each side or until edges are slightly curled.  Remove from oven and set aside.
  2. To a small bowl, add refried beans, chili powder, cumin powder, and lime juice. Mix all ingredients together and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes or until beans are warm.
  3. Visit Easy Vegetarian Tostadas @ livingwellspendingless.com for full instructions.

Recipe - Potatoes Au Gratin

Potatoes Au Gratin are a dinnertime staple around here!

Tender potato and onion slices smothered in a quick cheesy sauce and baked until golden.

Potatoes are a dinnertime staple for good reason! They are versatile and there are so many ways to prepare them! Au Gratin Potatoes is a family favorite recipe in my home! This side comes together easily and creates a cheesy and creamy dish that is unbelievably yummy!

YIELD: 8 SERVINGS





INGREDIENTS:

2.5 lbs red potatoes
1 onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon dry mustard
2 cups milk
1 cup cheddar cheese
1/2 cup gruyere cheese
salt & pepper to taste
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DIRECTIONS:

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Wash potatoes and slice into 1/8′ thin slices. Slice onion as thin as possible.
  3. Layer potatoes and onions in little stacks. Place stacks upright in a greased casserole dish.
  4. Visit Potatoes Au Gratin @ spendwithpennies.com for full diretions.

Recipe - Seriously Amazing Swedish Meatballs in Brown Gravy

My favorite recipe for Swedish meatballs nuzzled in a simple yet creamy brown gravy! Just like IKEA but only better. It’s so good you’ll wanna slurp it through a straw!

YIELD: 5-7 PEOPLE (MAKES 18-22 MEATBALLS)





INGREDIENTS:

1 small onion, finely chopped
5 tablespoons butter
2 slices of bread (torn into small pieces)
3 tablespoons milk
1 ¼ pound lean ground beef
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt + ½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon EACH ground all spice AND garlic powder
1 tablespoon EACH oil AND worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons flour
1 ¾ cup beef or chicken broth (low sodium if possible)
½ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons mustard
buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes for serving

DIRECTIONS:

  1. In a large skillet, heat a tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the onions and allow them to soften and become translucent, about 3-5 minutes. Remove to a medium bowl and allow them to cool.
  2. In a small bowl, pour the milk over the bread and press down with a spoon or your fingers so that the bread soaks up all the milk, let sit 5 minutes.
  3. When the onions have cooled, add the ground beef, bread mixture, an egg, salt, pepper, nutmeg, and all spice to the bowl and mix until just combined. Don’t overmix the meat as it will result in tough meatballs. Shape into 18-22 meatballs that are about 1- 1 ¼ inch in diameter.
  4. Visit Seriously Amazing Swedish Meatballs in Brown Gravy @ littlespicejar.com for full directions.

Recipe - Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta

Today’s recipe is quick, easy and so delicious, perfect for garlic and pasta lovers and kid approved – Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta!
This instant family favorite is versatile too – add chicken, veggies, seafood, or serve as a side dish. Simple to make, so darn good!






Ingredients

1 pound box of Penne Pasta (cooked according to directions on box )
1/4 cup salted butter
5-6 cloves of garlic, minced
4 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups whole milk
4 teaspoons parsley flakes
2/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Prepare pasta according to directions on box, drain, set aside and keep warm.
  2. Visit Creamy Garlic Penne Pasta @ sweetlittlebluebird.com for full directions.

Recipe - Zucchini Turkey Popper Meatballs

A simple recipe that is easy to make ahead of time and is freezer-friendly. Feel free to add your favorite spices and dried herbs. These meatball are tasty as is or you can toss them with your favorite marinara sauce.

YIELD: 12 MEATBALLS (4 SERVINGS)



INGREDIENTS

1 lb. ground turkey
1 cup shredded zucchini (lightly squeezed to remove some of the liquid)
1 tsp. dried Italian Seasoning
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper (omit for AIP)
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ tsp. black pepper (omit for AIP)

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. Combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and mix with hands.
  3. Visit Zucchini Turkey Popper Meatballs @ therealfoodrds.com for full instructions.

Recipe - Creamy Vegetable Lasagna

This Creamy Vegetable Lasagna is loaded with fresh summer veggies, three types of cheese, and the most delicious cream sauce! A delicious alternative to traditional lasagna....and perfect for summer!

Servings 12



Ingredients

Cheese Layer:
1 container 15 oz. Simple Truth ricotta cheese
2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. pepper

Vegetable Layer:
2-3 c. broccoli florets
1 c. matchstick carrots
1 c. bell pepper chopped
1 zucchini chopped
1 yellow squash chopped
1/2 c. red onion diced

Sauce:
8 Tbsp. Simple Truth butter
6 garlic cloves minced
1/4 c. flour
4 c. Simple Truth milk
8 oz. Sartori Shredded Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 package no-boil lasagna noodles *note: you will not use the entire package
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c. Sartori Shredded Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil

Instructions

For cheese layer:

  1. Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl; set aside until ready to use.

For vegetable layer:

  1. Heat 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet; add veggies and saute until tender-crisp.
  2. Set aside until ready to use.

For sauce:

  1. Visit Creamy Vegetable Lasagna @ lemontreedwelling.com for full instructions.
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