roasted vegetables Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:53:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 These Dishes are Full of Fiber https://thedancingcucumber.com/these-dishes-are-full-of-fiber/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:20:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9363 When you are preparing a meal you want to make sure you have the three main macronutrients included: protein, fat, and fiber for you to feel satisfied. Fiber is just as important as protein—it gives you energy and keeps you full and satiated until your next meal. To get your fiber fix for the day, […]

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When you are preparing a meal you want to make sure you have the three main macronutrients included: protein, fat, and fiber for you to feel satisfied. Fiber is just as important as protein—it gives you energy and keeps you full and satiated until your next meal. To get your fiber fix for the day, fill your plate with lots of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Here are a few dishes filled with fiber for you to add to your weekly menu.

Roasted Vegetable Bowl

This dish couldn’t be easier to prepare and is full of fiber. Choose any vegetables you enjoy, roast them in olive oil, and toss them into a bowl, to add more fiber. Add in some rice or quinoa and top them with roasted chicken for your protein.

Beef Stew

This hearty meal is packed with fiber from the vegetables and beans and it will keep you warm throughout the winter. You can put all the ingredients in an instant pot and let it cook all day, making it simple and less time-consuming.

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

This butternut squash and chickpea curry should be top of your list to make this winter—it is so flavorful and filling and is a perfect meal to eat after a busy day. The fiber content is high from the butternut squash and chickpeas and every bite is so tasty because of all the spices used.

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Here’s How to Make Roasted Veggies https://thedancingcucumber.com/heres-how-to-make-roasted-veggies/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:36:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3527 Roasted veggies are one of the easiest ways to add more vegetables to your diet. They pair well with many dishes including meat, fish, and plant-based lunches and dinners. Here’s how to make perfectly roasted veggies every single time. Step 1: Chopping While the oven preheats, you want to chop your veggies. The idea is […]

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Roasted veggies are one of the easiest ways to add more vegetables to your diet. They pair well with many dishes including meat, fish, and plant-based lunches and dinners. Here’s how to make perfectly roasted veggies every single time.

Step 1: Chopping

While the oven preheats, you want to chop your veggies. The idea is to make everything evenly sized so it will cook evenly. You can use any chopping technique you want and the preferred shape may depend on the type of vegetable.

Step 2: Prepping

You can easily roast vegetables without any preparation, but you can also make them more delicious with oil and salt. Use olive oil for added flavor and healthy fats. If you have a spray bottle, spray some oil on your veggies to ensure even coating.

Step 3: Roasting

You want to put the baking tin with the veggies in the top third of the oven because that’s where they will roast the best. For an even result, you’ll need to turn them once in the middle of the roasting process. Depending on the vegetable you use, you can either shake the pan or use tongs to turn individual pieces.

Step 4: Finishing

After you take them out of the oven, you can sprinkle your veggies with a bit more olive oil, salt, or add some other flavor like lemon juice, minced herbs, or vinegar.

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So, some of the requests I’ve had for what to cook this week are for one pots, vegan recipes, easy recipes, (Turkish) Cypriot recipes with a twist, desserts, fish, so I’m keeping it simple and starting with one that nails the one pot, vegan, easy requests; Fırında Sebze (Vegetables Baked in the Oven). So simple, so tasty, full recipe below, and I just used up the sad and lonely veg in the fridge to make mine. Eat hot, warm or cold. Perfect with crusty bread, olives, cacık. Takes over just an hour to cook, but once it’s all in, it’s a piece of cake. INGREDIENTS 2 aubergines 2 courgettes 2 sweet potatoes, peeled 2 white potatoes, peeled 4 onions, peeled 8 garlic cloves, peeled Red, yellow or green bell pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 heaped tsp smoked paprika 1 heaped tsp oregano 1 tsp dried thyme (or you can use a few sprigs fresh) 1 tsp onion granules 1 tsp garlic granules 3/4 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp paprika 300g passata 1 vegetable stock cube 1 tbsp tomato purée 400ml boiling water 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper METHOD Preheat oven to 180c (fan). Slice veg into 1cm rounds. Put aubergines, courgettes and potatoes into a large bowl. Melt stock cube and tomato purée in a jug with the boiling water and leave to one side. In a small dish mix together oil, molasses, spices and coat all of the veg that you put into the large bowl with this oily, spicy mixture. Make sure everything is coated. Grease a deep metal baking tray with a little olive oil, pour in the passata, then start to line up the vegetables until the tray is full. Dot the garlic cloves in any gaps in the tray, and bake on the middle shelf for 25 mins. After 25 mins, take out, pour in stock mixture, cover with foil, bake for another 30 mins. Take out, take off foil, turn heat up to 200C (fan) and bake uncovered for 15-20 mins more. Allow to cool for 10-15 mins before serving. – – #roastedvegetables #sebze #fırındasebze #roastedveggies #spices #dinnerrecipes #plantbasedrecipes #veggies #turkish #cypriotfood #cypriotcuisine #turkishfood #middleeasternfood #food #foodie #melizcooksveggie #melizcooksaubergines #meze #familydinner #feedfeed #melizcooks #melizcooksvegan

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What is the Best Combination of Roasted Vegetables? https://thedancingcucumber.com/what-is-the-best-combination-of-roasted-vegetables/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:08:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6153 Roasted vegetables can be a delicious dish if done right. It can be both a taste-infused side dish and a main course. But with so many vegetable options, it’s not always clear which are the best vegetables to choose. Here is a winning combination of vegetables and how to roast them. Peppers First, you’re going […]

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Roasted vegetables can be a delicious dish if done right. It can be both a taste-infused side dish and a main course. But with so many vegetable options, it’s not always clear which are the best vegetables to choose.

Here is a winning combination of vegetables and how to roast them.

Peppers

First, you’re going to need peppers. These can be red, green or yellow depending on your color scheme. Given the combination we’re going for today, red peppers or yellow peppers are probably the best option.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CF7_7nFA919/

Garlic

The best way to roast garlic is to roast the whole clove. A perfectly roasted garlic clove should be browned on the outside and slightly juicy on the inside. This offsets the freshness of the pepper.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CE4-5zHF2d2/

Red Onion

You want your red onion cut into large slices so it can be chargrilled on the outside but retain moisture on the inside. This will hold lots of flavor and combine deliciously with the peppers and garlic.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMFX4DjHCD/

Zucchini

Cut your zucchinis into fairly thick slices so that they can stay juicy and succulent. The green of the zucchini contrasts nicely with the red of the onion, white of the garlic and the red or yellow of the peppers.

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The Best Way to Roast Butternut Squash https://thedancingcucumber.com/the-best-way-to-roast-butternut-squash/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 09:45:23 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=2803 Is there a food that’s as much a fall staple as butternut squash? There are so many ways to prepare the orange squash, such as a bacon butternut squash side or a roasted butternut squash soup, but one of the best ways is to simply roast it in the oven. Here’s the best way to […]

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Is there a food that’s as much a fall staple as butternut squash? There are so many ways to prepare the orange squash, such as a bacon butternut squash side or a roasted butternut squash soup, but one of the best ways is to simply roast it in the oven. Here’s the best way to do it.

You need to preheat the oven to 425°F in order to get the perfectly caramelized crust. While your oven heats, cut the squash into little cubes. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.

Next, place the squash over the baking sheet and make sure you don’t overcrowd it. Toss in the oven and let it roast for 40-50 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when you can easily pierce the squash with a fork.

That’s it – you now have perfectly roasted butternut squash that you can use as a side dish for various fall lunches and dinners!

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> roasted vegetables Archives - thedancingcucumber.com thedancingcucumber.com Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:53:22 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 These Dishes are Full of Fiber https://thedancingcucumber.com/these-dishes-are-full-of-fiber/ Sat, 30 Dec 2023 16:20:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=9363 When you are preparing a meal you want to make sure you have the three main macronutrients included: protein, fat, and fiber for you to feel satisfied. Fiber is just as important as protein—it gives you energy and keeps you full and satiated until your next meal. To get your fiber fix for the day, […]

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When you are preparing a meal you want to make sure you have the three main macronutrients included: protein, fat, and fiber for you to feel satisfied. Fiber is just as important as protein—it gives you energy and keeps you full and satiated until your next meal. To get your fiber fix for the day, fill your plate with lots of fruit, vegetables, and whole grains. Here are a few dishes filled with fiber for you to add to your weekly menu.

Roasted Vegetable Bowl

This dish couldn’t be easier to prepare and is full of fiber. Choose any vegetables you enjoy, roast them in olive oil, and toss them into a bowl, to add more fiber. Add in some rice or quinoa and top them with roasted chicken for your protein.

Beef Stew

This hearty meal is packed with fiber from the vegetables and beans and it will keep you warm throughout the winter. You can put all the ingredients in an instant pot and let it cook all day, making it simple and less time-consuming.

Butternut Squash and Chickpea Curry

This butternut squash and chickpea curry should be top of your list to make this winter—it is so flavorful and filling and is a perfect meal to eat after a busy day. The fiber content is high from the butternut squash and chickpeas and every bite is so tasty because of all the spices used.

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Here’s How to Make Roasted Veggies https://thedancingcucumber.com/heres-how-to-make-roasted-veggies/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 08:36:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=3527 Roasted veggies are one of the easiest ways to add more vegetables to your diet. They pair well with many dishes including meat, fish, and plant-based lunches and dinners. Here’s how to make perfectly roasted veggies every single time. Step 1: Chopping While the oven preheats, you want to chop your veggies. The idea is […]

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Roasted veggies are one of the easiest ways to add more vegetables to your diet. They pair well with many dishes including meat, fish, and plant-based lunches and dinners. Here’s how to make perfectly roasted veggies every single time.

Step 1: Chopping

While the oven preheats, you want to chop your veggies. The idea is to make everything evenly sized so it will cook evenly. You can use any chopping technique you want and the preferred shape may depend on the type of vegetable.

Step 2: Prepping

You can easily roast vegetables without any preparation, but you can also make them more delicious with oil and salt. Use olive oil for added flavor and healthy fats. If you have a spray bottle, spray some oil on your veggies to ensure even coating.

Step 3: Roasting

You want to put the baking tin with the veggies in the top third of the oven because that’s where they will roast the best. For an even result, you’ll need to turn them once in the middle of the roasting process. Depending on the vegetable you use, you can either shake the pan or use tongs to turn individual pieces.

Step 4: Finishing

After you take them out of the oven, you can sprinkle your veggies with a bit more olive oil, salt, or add some other flavor like lemon juice, minced herbs, or vinegar.

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So, some of the requests I’ve had for what to cook this week are for one pots, vegan recipes, easy recipes, (Turkish) Cypriot recipes with a twist, desserts, fish, so I’m keeping it simple and starting with one that nails the one pot, vegan, easy requests; Fırında Sebze (Vegetables Baked in the Oven). So simple, so tasty, full recipe below, and I just used up the sad and lonely veg in the fridge to make mine. Eat hot, warm or cold. Perfect with crusty bread, olives, cacık. Takes over just an hour to cook, but once it’s all in, it’s a piece of cake. INGREDIENTS 2 aubergines 2 courgettes 2 sweet potatoes, peeled 2 white potatoes, peeled 4 onions, peeled 8 garlic cloves, peeled Red, yellow or green bell pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp pomegranate molasses 1 heaped tsp smoked paprika 1 heaped tsp oregano 1 tsp dried thyme (or you can use a few sprigs fresh) 1 tsp onion granules 1 tsp garlic granules 3/4 tsp cumin 3/4 tsp paprika 300g passata 1 vegetable stock cube 1 tbsp tomato purée 400ml boiling water 3/4 tsp salt 1/2 tsp black pepper METHOD Preheat oven to 180c (fan). Slice veg into 1cm rounds. Put aubergines, courgettes and potatoes into a large bowl. Melt stock cube and tomato purée in a jug with the boiling water and leave to one side. In a small dish mix together oil, molasses, spices and coat all of the veg that you put into the large bowl with this oily, spicy mixture. Make sure everything is coated. Grease a deep metal baking tray with a little olive oil, pour in the passata, then start to line up the vegetables until the tray is full. Dot the garlic cloves in any gaps in the tray, and bake on the middle shelf for 25 mins. After 25 mins, take out, pour in stock mixture, cover with foil, bake for another 30 mins. Take out, take off foil, turn heat up to 200C (fan) and bake uncovered for 15-20 mins more. Allow to cool for 10-15 mins before serving. – – #roastedvegetables #sebze #fırındasebze #roastedveggies #spices #dinnerrecipes #plantbasedrecipes #veggies #turkish #cypriotfood #cypriotcuisine #turkishfood #middleeasternfood #food #foodie #melizcooksveggie #melizcooksaubergines #meze #familydinner #feedfeed #melizcooks #melizcooksvegan

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What is the Best Combination of Roasted Vegetables? https://thedancingcucumber.com/what-is-the-best-combination-of-roasted-vegetables/ Mon, 26 Oct 2020 11:08:00 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=6153 Roasted vegetables can be a delicious dish if done right. It can be both a taste-infused side dish and a main course. But with so many vegetable options, it’s not always clear which are the best vegetables to choose. Here is a winning combination of vegetables and how to roast them. Peppers First, you’re going […]

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Roasted vegetables can be a delicious dish if done right. It can be both a taste-infused side dish and a main course. But with so many vegetable options, it’s not always clear which are the best vegetables to choose.

Here is a winning combination of vegetables and how to roast them.

Peppers

First, you’re going to need peppers. These can be red, green or yellow depending on your color scheme. Given the combination we’re going for today, red peppers or yellow peppers are probably the best option.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CF7_7nFA919/

Garlic

The best way to roast garlic is to roast the whole clove. A perfectly roasted garlic clove should be browned on the outside and slightly juicy on the inside. This offsets the freshness of the pepper.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CE4-5zHF2d2/

Red Onion

You want your red onion cut into large slices so it can be chargrilled on the outside but retain moisture on the inside. This will hold lots of flavor and combine deliciously with the peppers and garlic.

https://www.instagram.com/p/CCMFX4DjHCD/

Zucchini

Cut your zucchinis into fairly thick slices so that they can stay juicy and succulent. The green of the zucchini contrasts nicely with the red of the onion, white of the garlic and the red or yellow of the peppers.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B_iRYZfh9wk/

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The Best Way to Roast Butternut Squash https://thedancingcucumber.com/the-best-way-to-roast-butternut-squash/ Sun, 20 Oct 2019 09:45:23 +0000 https://thedancingcucumber.com/?p=2803 Is there a food that’s as much a fall staple as butternut squash? There are so many ways to prepare the orange squash, such as a bacon butternut squash side or a roasted butternut squash soup, but one of the best ways is to simply roast it in the oven. Here’s the best way to […]

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Is there a food that’s as much a fall staple as butternut squash? There are so many ways to prepare the orange squash, such as a bacon butternut squash side or a roasted butternut squash soup, but one of the best ways is to simply roast it in the oven. Here’s the best way to do it.

You need to preheat the oven to 425°F in order to get the perfectly caramelized crust. While your oven heats, cut the squash into little cubes. Coat with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if you like it spicy.

Next, place the squash over the baking sheet and make sure you don’t overcrowd it. Toss in the oven and let it roast for 40-50 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when you can easily pierce the squash with a fork.

That’s it – you now have perfectly roasted butternut squash that you can use as a side dish for various fall lunches and dinners!

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