Just a pre-delivery blog. The first picture here is of our Burgundy Beans and the second are the Dragon Beans. Both of these beans are excellent eaten raw as well as cooked. However, if you cook them they both loose their color. The best tip I had last year about beans was to simply bake them in the oven: spread out on a cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake till crispy. Great with burgers, like French Fries. I think it would be possible to do this on the grill as well.
In case you didn't have a great Veggie Lasagna recipe here is one:
(I highly recommend adding Kale, Swiss Chard or Arugula to this recipe.
Veggie Lasagna
This great recipe is from my friend Mary. From Ohio but now she fills happy bellies in Denmark.
-2 medium zucchini, thinly sliced
-2 small eggplant, thinly sliced
-2 carrots, grated
-1 block firm/extra firm tofu
-fresh oregano, chopped
-finely chopped nuts
-salt, pepper
-about 2 cups favorite tomato sauce
Preheat oven to 325. In a mixing bowl, combine tofu, oregano, salt, and pepper. In a large lasagna pan, spread a thin layer of the tomato sauce on the bottom. Place a layer of zucchini on top. Add a layer of the tofu mixture. Add a layer of grated carrot. Add a layer of tomato sauce. Alternate in this pattern until all ingredients are used of pan is full, ending with sauce. Sprinkle nuts over the top and bake for about 30 min. Énjoy with friends and/or family.
And here are 3 of my favorite beet recipes:
Cold Beet Orange Salad
It is my belief that beets are best when the eaten with very little preparation.
This recipe makes a great dish for picnics, can be added to tacos or tostadas with black beans. Refreshing and full of strong energy.
4 medium sized beets cleaned and grated
1 large navel orange ( I like navel the best but if you are a Valencia person go ahead. Other sweet citrus works great with this also)
Squeeze the orange juice on to the shredded beets. Add zest as a garnish and serve.
Cold Beet Goat Cheese Salad
Another simple beet recipe. You can add chopped oranges to this too if you like.
4 medium sized beets cleaned and cubed
¼ pound goat cheese (chevre)
Steam the cubed beets until you can sink a fork into them. Boiling is also an option but I feel steaming keeps the flavor better. Chill. The beets should be nice and chilled before adding the goat cheese otherwise the cheese melts. This still tastes good but is not very pretty. Mix crumbled goat cheese and serve. Chives make a nice garnish for this dish.
Warm Beets
Never underestimate the amazing flavors of vegetables simply cooked with garlic and butter. I can eat almost anything this way. You may use a butter alternative if necessary.
4 medium beets cleaned and cubed
1 tablespoon butter
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon water
Sautee all ingredients in a pan on low heat until you can stick a fork into the beets. You can also bake this same combination at 375 for approximately 35minutes.
This should keep you busy for awhile.
Have a great week,
Erica
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