Tuesday, November 15, 2011

For the Veggie Lovers

The basic idea behind this recipe is to combine whichever vegetables you like, and enjoy them over a grain of your choice.  This is one of my favorite dishes for a number of reasons...
1. There are no rules.  You can put in or omit anything that you like or don't like.
2. It is quick and easy.
3. It is perfect for the days that you don't know exactly what to cook, but you do know that you have a fridge full of random vegetables starting you in the face.
4. You can get almost a full days serving of recommended veggies.
5.  It is a beautifully energetic meal, leaving you feeling full but not sluggish.
6. It always changes.

Still interested??  So here's the story:

The only step that might add a little more time to this recipe is cooking the grain.  I tend to cook a large amount of one grain at the beginning of the week, and then keep it in the fridge to use whenever it can be incorporated it into a dish.  Whole Foods has a wonderful selection of grains in their bulk section, as well as a guide to explain prep and cooking time.
http://wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/departments/bulk/index.php

Once you have your grain prepared;
Put some garlic in a pan with some olive oil, and sautee for a few minutes until golden brown. 
Add some sliced onion, only if you like onion of course. 
After about a minute, add your more heartier vegetables (broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes etc...) and a little water (or vegetable broth) and cover to steam them. 
After a few minutes, add the rest of your medley (the leafy greens).
Stir everything together and let it cook for another minute or two.
After all of the vegetables look tender, add some salt, pepper, and olive oil to taste, and mix everything one last time.
Place it over your grain, and enjoy!!

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