More carrots - and this time it's to start the day! Carrot is an excellent source of vitamin A, and a very good source of vitamins K, biotin, B6 and C, fibre, molybdenum, and potassium. It's also a good source of vitamins B3, B1, E, B2, folate, pantothenic acid, manganese, phosphorus, and …
Roasted carrots, carrot leaves chimichurri & marinated tofu
I made for Meatless Monday some roasted carrots with the pretty carrots bought at the souq last week. I served them with a chimichurri prepared with the carrot leaves (no waste!) instead of fresh parsley, and with slices of tofu marinated in the same chimichurri. It was lovely, so here is …
Creamy corn, carrot & pumpkin curry
Let's start the week with this healthy (and yummy of course!) vegetarian curry for Meatless Monday. I make this creamy curry with fresh sweet corn and carrot, my homemade pumpkin purée, and plenty of spices. Here I served it with red rice for added colour. The quantities in the recipe serve …
Carottes râpées (grated carrot salad)
This simple raw, grated carrot salad - Carottes râpées, is so French! Commonly found in France's bistros and cafés, it is even sold ready-made in supermarkets. The quantities in the recipe are for 2. This vegetarian salad is ready in 20 minutes, or so. Ingredients 2 tablespoons of …
Vegetarian tofu blanquette
The week ahead will be all about France, and its cuisine, starting with this homey, classic French dish - la blanquette. Usually made with veal or chicken, I revisited the recipe to make it vegetarian for Meatless Monday. This tofu blanquette is more a weekend lunch dish as it is quite long …
Veggie pie
It has been raining a lot here lately. In a matter of minutes the sky turns dark, and then start the downpours, quickly flooding the streets... In need of comfort food, I made this veggie pie for Meatless Monday. And this vegetarian pie with sweet potatoes (also great with regular potatoes) …