A delicious risotto recipe here all made extra delicious with heirloom tomatoes. A hearty vegetarian risotto that’s a winner with this combo of veggies – tomatoes, cauliflower and zucchini.
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Mushroom Zucchini Enchiladas
Summertime brings with it an abundance of beautiful veggies, and zucchini is one of those that grows prolific with a large harvest from every plant. Here is a recipe that uses up at least 5-6 zucchinis in a delicious Mexican enchilada. Continue reading Mushroom Zucchini Enchiladas
Indian Summer Ratatouille
If you are looking for a great way to use up a large quantity of summertime tomatoes and veggies then this dish is the one! That’s the dilemma I faced that inspired this veggie-laden dish. I had loads of peppers, zucchini, carrots and tomatoes, and I knew it would take a few days to use all these up, but these veggies were ready to be had ASAP. I decided to make a giant pot of Indian stew/curry type of dish with all the veggies I could collect from the refrigerator. I also wanted this to be a saucy dish as I had soooo many tomatoes too. Indian Ratatouille, is the name the kids gave this stew. The name sounded pretty cool to me as this stew made with summer vegetables and Indian spices would have otherwise been called Carrot, Zucchini, Pepper Curry; but somehow the name Indian Ratatouille just sounds better. Continue reading Indian Summer Ratatouille
Veggie Garden Envy. Veena & Mani’s Veggie Garden in Monte Sereno, California
My flowers have been blooming like gangbusters this summer with nonstop blooms all summer long. It’s the fairly mild summer we have been having this year that’s making my garden so happy, though in August we have been getting some hot temperatures reaching upto 90s and even 100. Despite all this cool, warm, hot weather, Anjali’s herb patch is looking great as ever! Continue reading Veggie Garden Envy. Veena & Mani’s Veggie Garden in Monte Sereno, California
Broccoli Zucchini Salad with Asafetida Cumin Vinaigrette
I had just learnt how to make this delicious Indianized vinaigrette from my friend Padmini and I couldn’t wait to try it out on a salad of my own.
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Broccoli Zucchini Tomato Stir Fry Curry
I wasn’t sure what to expect when I made a stiry fry with broccoli, zucchini and tomatoes as I had never combined these veggies in a curry before, but what a delicious curry this trio of vegetables turned out to be! I ended up with a juicy, saucy, flavorful veggie dish that the whole family devoured 😋. Try this saucy spiced up veggie dish with naan, chapati, lemon rice, coconut rice or even ladled over grilled fish.
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Zucchini Onion Tomato Soup
With just three vegetables that delicately flavor the soup this really is a simple and delicious soup. Zucchini, onion and tomato. That’s it. These three vegetables create a soup that is truly comforting. Continue reading Zucchini Onion Tomato Soup
Zucchini Asparagus Stir Fry with Panko Parmesan Topping
Looking for a fast and easy side dish to serve with a quiche, sandwich, fish or chicken? This springy green veggie mix is quick, easy and delicious.
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Whole Wheat Couscous Pilaf with Mixed Vegetables
Whole-wheat couscous with plenty of colorful vegetables and flavorful Indian spices turns a rather ordinary pasta grain into something scrumptious. With loads of veggies such as finely chopped bell peppers, carrots, peas, tomatoes, onions, green beans, and shelled edamame, this pilaf is veggie delicious 😋.
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Zucchini Ginger Soup
Fresh tasting ginger, lemon and tender zucchini makes this a light soup perfect for a low-key Sunday soup dinner.
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