sautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dishsautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dishsautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dishsautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dishsautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dishsautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dishsautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dishsautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dish

“This is like when someone tells you how to make fries : you obviously know (or think you know) how to but there may be a better ‘trick’ or ‘way of doing it' out there . . .”

Angel makes these slowly-sautéed vegetables often (okay it's kind of in-between sauteed and simmered actually) and I’m always astounded at how simply good they are, but not only as a side dish to whatever meats or fish or seafood you’re having (slightly modified by adding more specific herbs and or spices to adjust it to your main dish) but also as a base for other preparations that are meat-less.

We’ve had these with roast beef (instead of potatoes), with grilled fish (with some ginger added) and even fried eggs or rice or pasta. Another example I can give you is using these vegetables as a ravioli filling, after chopping them into smaller pieces and combining them with some beaten egg, breadcrumbs and various cheeses (yes, I’ll show you that soon too).

The recipe here is quite a large quantity and enough for 8 people or for you for several days and many various uses, with our without modifications, but it’s easy to scale down. Just remember, 1 part bell peppers, 1 part carrots, 1 part zucchini, 0,5 part onion, 0,05 part garlic and then the rest.

Anyways, the outdoor market is all set up outside the apartment so I’m going to head out and get myself a few kilograms of vegetables to make some more sautéed vegetables … but with what this time ?

Have a nice vegetarian weekend . . .  :)

p.s. to Dana from "ivegotcake.com" : hi hi doll-face, i finally posted something today so i guess i lied -lied-lied the other day ! LOL

sautéed & simmered vegetables - so much more than just a side dish

24.02.2017

8-10

ingredients

  • 750 grams (8 cups) sliced bell peppers (yellow, red, green)
  • 750 grams (6 cups) sliced carrots
  • 750 grams (7 cups) sliced zucchini
  • 375 grams (3 cups) sliced onions
  • 37,5 grams (1/4 cup) thinly sliced garlic
  • 60 ml (1/4 cup) olive oil
  • 180-240 ml (3/4 cup - 1 cup) dry white wine (or beer)
  • 60 ml (4 tbsp) soya sauce (or 2 tbsp) white miso paste
  • 15 grams (1½ tbsp) vegetable broth powder or 1½ cubes
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 7,5 grams (1½ tsp) sea salt
  • 1 gram (¾ tsp) ground mixed peppercorns
  • 2-4 tbsp fresh herbs (parsley, coriander, basil, etc.)

instructions

  • thinly slice the garlic and wash and slice the rest of the vegetables into long thin strips about 1 cm wide and 8-10 cm long and reserve each type of vegetable in separate bowls
  • heat up the olive oil in a very large casserole, add the garlic slices and let sizzle at medium heat for 2 minutes, then add the sliced onions and let cook for another 8-10 minutes, then add the carrots and let cook for another 20-25 minutes, then the bell peppers for another 20-25 minutes and finally the zucchini for another 10-12 minutes (total cooking time : 60 - 75 minutes)
  • once all the vegetables are equally tender and cooked, add the white wine (or beer) the vegetable broth powder, the soy sauce (and/or miso paste), salt & ground pepper and the bay leaves, stir well and let simmer at medium-low heat (partly-coverd with a lid) for another 20-30 minutes, until at least half the liquid has evaporated
  • when done, add the fresh herbs, adjust to your taste with other spices, stir and serve (reserve the extras in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days).