2 Low Calorie And Vegetarian Recipes For Excellent Side Dishes
The low calorie and vegetarian recipes:
Vegetarian Spinach Curry
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked couscous, optional
In a nonstick skillet, cook the onion, garlic and curry powder in oil for 3-4 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the tomato sauce, spinach and 1 cup garbanzo beans. In a blender, combine the broth and remaining garbanzo beans; cover and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes. Stir into skillet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cook and stir mixture is heated through. Serve over couscous if desired. Yield: 4 servings.
Spicy Beetroots
3 beetroots
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
1 pinch ground paprika
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Greek yogurt, to serve (optional)
Place the unpeeled beetroots on a baking tray and bake in a moderate oven for 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a skewer.
Cool the beetroots until they are cool enough to handle, and wear gloves if you don't want to end up with beetroot-coloured hands! Peel and dice the beetroots. (see Note).
Combine the diced beetroot with the remaining ingredients in a pan over a gentle heat, and toss for 4-5 minutes, or until heated through; and serve with a dollop of Greek yoghurt (optional).
NOTE: If you'd like an easy recipe for making your own vegetable stock - my Vegetable Stock Recipe #135453 - start by saving the peel from the beetroots!
