vegetables
Recipes with green vegetables, garden vegetables and mushrooms.
Jamaican black bean stew
A tasty bean stew that is healthy. Besides being a good source of protein, vitamins and iron, as all beans are, black beans are particularly rich in anti-oxidants.
Hearty lentil casserole
Lentils are a good source of iron and protein. Eat them with rice or bread, to get a complete protein, and add a salad or fruit for dessert. Vitamin C helps with absorption of iron.
Eggplant mozzarella rolls
Eggplant with Italian flavor to deliver a meat free appetizer or light lunch recipe. This recipe also has the advantage of being gluten free.
Butternut squash coconut curry
This is a mild and delicious curry. Serve with a side of fluffy rice!
Baby spinach and chickpea stir fry
Although suitable for the strictest vegetarians, this recipe for spinach and chickpea is an example of a well balanced dish that can please everyone.
Asparagus and Mascarpone risotto
The Mascarpone cheese in this risotto adds an extra creamy taste.
Broccoli olive salad
For a vegetable to go with either meat dish you could do no better than a fine broccoli and olive salad with a fine lemon herb dressing.
Veggie chili
Vegetarian and low fat, the recipe to share with friends when all are dieting.
Low carb spinach quiche
A low carb quiche means have just the filling without the crust. You could call it a roundh spinach and cheese terrine.
Low carb shepherd's pie
Substitute mashed potatoes with cauliflower mash for a shepherd's pie dish that is low in carbohydrates.