root vegetables Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Sun, 08 Sep 2019 15:41:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Mashed Rutabaga is the Perfect Mashed Potato Substitute! https://falafelandcaviar.com/mashed-rutabaga-is-the-perfect-mashed-potato-substitute/ Sun, 08 Sep 2019 16:37:22 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=11277 Rutabaga, or as it is known in some places, swede, is a delicious root vegetable that tastes somewhere between a turnip and a sweet potato. Using it to make a mash instead of regular potato is the perfect way to check it out and discover how delicious it is! Ingredients 2-3 pounds of rutabagas 2 […]

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]]> Rutabaga, or as it is known in some places, swede, is a delicious root vegetable that tastes somewhere between a turnip and a sweet potato. Using it to make a mash instead of regular potato is the perfect way to check it out and discover how delicious it is!

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds of rutabagas
  • 2 teaspoons of butter
  • 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, parsley, or any other fresh herb
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

  1. First, wash and peel the rutabagas.
  2. Then, chop them into 1-inch cubes as evenly as possible.
  3. Fill up a large pot of with cold water and put in the rutabagas. It’s best to start with cold water so it cooks every piece more evenly. Salt it generously, and bring it up to a boil.
  4. Put the heat down to medium and cook until soft, about 30-45 minutes.
  5. Then, drain the rutabagas, put them back into the pot and put it on low heat for a couple of minutes to dry out a bit.
  6. Finally, add in the butter and sour cream, mash, and season it to your taste. Mash it with a potato masher and serve with your favorites herbs!

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]]> Change Up Your Starches with Yucca! https://falafelandcaviar.com/change-up-your-starches-with-yucca/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:01:18 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=5115 Yucca is a root that is found in many Latin American dishes and is known by other names such as cassava. What is interesting about yucca is that it is actually a root vegetable but can be utilized like a starch such as a potato! So, if you want a slightly healthier version of your […]

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]]> Yucca is a root that is found in many Latin American dishes and is known by other names such as cassava. What is interesting about yucca is that it is actually a root vegetable but can be utilized like a starch such as a potato!

So, if you want a slightly healthier version of your favorite startchy foods, check out yucca.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtFApFxHrR4/

Mashed Yucca

To make a version of mashed potato with yucca it couldn’t be easier. First of all, peel the yucca and cut it into squares. Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop in the yucca. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the yucca is soft, and then go in with a fork and mash away! The yucca will be really soft and all you have to do is add some salt and pepper and you have an awesome mash!

Yucca Fries

Start the fries out the same as the mashed yucca, but instead of cutting into squares chop the yucca in long fry shapes. Add them to boiling water for just 5-7 minutes and then drain them and put them on a sheet pan. Cover in oil and salt and bake at 425 F for about 25 minutes or until golden on the outside and tender on the inside.

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Josh from @kitchfix here to change your dipping game with our CAJUN YUCCA SPEARS AND GARLIC AIOLI! . If you haven’t tried yucca before, it’s fantastic! The texture is similar to a potato, but a little heartier. Our chefs worked hard to bring out the best texture we could without frying, which is typically how yucca is prepared. The result? A crispy-yet-soft, delicious, dipping vehicle. 🤤 . Yucca works great for this because of it’s fluffy texture and it takes on the flavor of any spices you use. Our secret is that we first blanch the yucca to extract some of the starch and then dry and roast them in the oven to make them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. . Cajun Yucca Spears Serves 4 . Ingredients: . Cajun Yucca Spears 1, 12’’-16’’ Yucca Root (You can also grab 2 lbs of frozen peeled spears, as long as only ingredient listed is “yucca” on the bag) 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (W30 approved) 2 tsp Sunflower Oil 1 tsp Fresh Parsley 1 gallon Water . Instructions: BOIL water in a large pot, bigger the pot and more water the better! ADD yucca to boiling water & boil for 5-10 mins until they are fork tender, but not falling apart STRAIN yucca, discarding the water, lay out on paper towels to cool slightly ADD sunflower oil and cajun seasoning ROAST in a convection oven at 400F for 10-12 mins SEASON yucca with parsley. Taste and add salt, if necessary. . Garlic Aioli Makes about 1 cup . Ingredients: 1 c Grapeseed oil or Sunflower seed Oil 4 each Fresh Garlic Cloves, sliced 2 tbs White Wine Vinegar 1 tbs Water 1 each Egg Yolk ¼ c EVOO 1 tsp Celtic Sea Salt 2 tsp Fresh Chives, minced . HEAT a few TBS of grapeseed oil in a small pan over med heat ADD fresh sliced garlic to the pan – it should sizzle – if it does, turn the heat off and stir frequently while it cools POUR vinegar, water, egg yolk, & sea salt into a blender PLACE lid on the blender & turn it on to med speed DRIZZLE garlic infused grapeseed oil, plus the regular grapeseed oil into the blender through the hole in the lid TOSS chives into aioli with the blender off, stirring them into the dressing RESIST the temptation to keep it all to yourself! 😎 #whole30 #whole30recipes

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]]> Make Your Root Vegetables Come Alive! https://falafelandcaviar.com/make-your-root-vegetables-come-alive/ Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:41:33 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=4467 Root vegetables may not be thought of as the best vegetables, but that is just wrong! Root vegetables are beautiful, colorful, and packed full of flavor and nutrients. With most of them being in season until the start of spring, nothing says a winter meal better than a root vegetable meal. Roasted Parsnips Parsnips are […]

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]]> Root vegetables may not be thought of as the best vegetables, but that is just wrong! Root vegetables are beautiful, colorful, and packed full of flavor and nutrients. With most of them being in season until the start of spring, nothing says a winter meal better than a root vegetable meal.

Roasted Parsnips

Parsnips are thought to be the cousin of carrots, but in fact, they are their own vegetable. Slightly sweet, nutty, and a big earthy, roasting them really brings out the sweetness and makes for a perfect side dish. You can either cut them lengthwise or into disks, drizzle over olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast to perfection!

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I’d never made parsnips before, but boy oh boy, it’s going to be a staple from now on. I love it! 😁 I’ve always enjoyed it in restaurants, but I’ve never brought it home. Two weeks ago, I had the most delicious ones made by a friend, a @jamieoliver recipe she said, and I am hooked! 💚 . . Here I made roasted parsnips, drizzled with olive oil, salt, touch of butter, for the glorious taste, freshly ground pepper, some fresh lemon thyme sprigs from the garden, and a light go over with honey. In the oven for less than 30 minutes, I didn’t Brown these too much as I like the denseness, almost sweet potato like texture of it. So yum! 😋 This was made last week, and today I did the remaining with some red pepper in a quick sauté. Where have you been hiding, dear parsnip?! . . . #parnips #roastedparsnips #vegetables #roasted #roastedveggies #londoncooking #london #londonlife #lifestyle #cooking #foodie

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Leek and Turnip Soup

Turnips can be a bit bitter, but when cooked right, they add a great balance to any meal. For this soup, start by sauteing cut leeks in vegan butter or oil. Add in peeled and diced turnips and cook for just a few minutes. Cover everything with broth and simmer until everything is soft. Puree, season, and serve!

Carrot Salad

If you want a fresher dish for winter, make a grated carrot salad with some fresh lemon juice and green onions and you’re set!

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Do you know what salad is really popular in France? 🇫🇷 Carrot salad! 🥕😋 The French carrot salad is a refreshing change from the mayo-and-raisin version that most of us have tried. This simple, healthy salad is simple grated carrots with a tangy lemon, olive oil, and Dijon dressing that enhances the carrots' natural sweetness. 👍 You'll understand why the French love this salad so much!!! 💙❤Grab the recipe link in my bio. . . . #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #thecookfeed @thecookfeed #davidlebovitz @davidlebovitz #frenchcarrotsalad #carrotsalad #gratedcarrots #gratedcarrotsalad #lemonjuice #dijonmustard #oliveoil #nomayo #noraisins #frenchfood #frenchsalad #frenchcuisine #healthyfood #eatingmyveggies #cleaneating #homemadefood #healthyeatinghabits #carrotlife #instayum #instafoodie #tastespotting #saladrecipe #saladideas #foodbloggerpro #bonappetit #foodblogfeed @foodblogfeed

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]]> ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> root vegetables Archives - falafelandcaviar.com Sun, 08 Sep 2019 15:41:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 Mashed Rutabaga is the Perfect Mashed Potato Substitute! https://falafelandcaviar.com/mashed-rutabaga-is-the-perfect-mashed-potato-substitute/ Sun, 08 Sep 2019 16:37:22 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=11277 Rutabaga, or as it is known in some places, swede, is a delicious root vegetable that tastes somewhere between a turnip and a sweet potato. Using it to make a mash instead of regular potato is the perfect way to check it out and discover how delicious it is! Ingredients 2-3 pounds of rutabagas 2 […]

The post Mashed Rutabaga is the Perfect Mashed Potato Substitute! appeared first on falafelandcaviar.com.

]]> Rutabaga, or as it is known in some places, swede, is a delicious root vegetable that tastes somewhere between a turnip and a sweet potato. Using it to make a mash instead of regular potato is the perfect way to check it out and discover how delicious it is!

Ingredients

  • 2-3 pounds of rutabagas
  • 2 teaspoons of butter
  • 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup of sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, parsley, or any other fresh herb
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Recipe

  1. First, wash and peel the rutabagas.
  2. Then, chop them into 1-inch cubes as evenly as possible.
  3. Fill up a large pot of with cold water and put in the rutabagas. It’s best to start with cold water so it cooks every piece more evenly. Salt it generously, and bring it up to a boil.
  4. Put the heat down to medium and cook until soft, about 30-45 minutes.
  5. Then, drain the rutabagas, put them back into the pot and put it on low heat for a couple of minutes to dry out a bit.
  6. Finally, add in the butter and sour cream, mash, and season it to your taste. Mash it with a potato masher and serve with your favorites herbs!

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]]> Change Up Your Starches with Yucca! https://falafelandcaviar.com/change-up-your-starches-with-yucca/ Thu, 07 Feb 2019 07:01:18 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=5115 Yucca is a root that is found in many Latin American dishes and is known by other names such as cassava. What is interesting about yucca is that it is actually a root vegetable but can be utilized like a starch such as a potato! So, if you want a slightly healthier version of your […]

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]]> Yucca is a root that is found in many Latin American dishes and is known by other names such as cassava. What is interesting about yucca is that it is actually a root vegetable but can be utilized like a starch such as a potato!

So, if you want a slightly healthier version of your favorite startchy foods, check out yucca.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtFApFxHrR4/

Mashed Yucca

To make a version of mashed potato with yucca it couldn’t be easier. First of all, peel the yucca and cut it into squares. Bring a pot of water to a boil and drop in the yucca. Cook for about 10-15 minutes until the yucca is soft, and then go in with a fork and mash away! The yucca will be really soft and all you have to do is add some salt and pepper and you have an awesome mash!

Yucca Fries

Start the fries out the same as the mashed yucca, but instead of cutting into squares chop the yucca in long fry shapes. Add them to boiling water for just 5-7 minutes and then drain them and put them on a sheet pan. Cover in oil and salt and bake at 425 F for about 25 minutes or until golden on the outside and tender on the inside.

View this post on Instagram

Josh from @kitchfix here to change your dipping game with our CAJUN YUCCA SPEARS AND GARLIC AIOLI! . If you haven’t tried yucca before, it’s fantastic! The texture is similar to a potato, but a little heartier. Our chefs worked hard to bring out the best texture we could without frying, which is typically how yucca is prepared. The result? A crispy-yet-soft, delicious, dipping vehicle. 🤤 . Yucca works great for this because of it’s fluffy texture and it takes on the flavor of any spices you use. Our secret is that we first blanch the yucca to extract some of the starch and then dry and roast them in the oven to make them crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. . Cajun Yucca Spears Serves 4 . Ingredients: . Cajun Yucca Spears 1, 12’’-16’’ Yucca Root (You can also grab 2 lbs of frozen peeled spears, as long as only ingredient listed is “yucca” on the bag) 1 tsp Cajun seasoning (W30 approved) 2 tsp Sunflower Oil 1 tsp Fresh Parsley 1 gallon Water . Instructions: BOIL water in a large pot, bigger the pot and more water the better! ADD yucca to boiling water & boil for 5-10 mins until they are fork tender, but not falling apart STRAIN yucca, discarding the water, lay out on paper towels to cool slightly ADD sunflower oil and cajun seasoning ROAST in a convection oven at 400F for 10-12 mins SEASON yucca with parsley. Taste and add salt, if necessary. . Garlic Aioli Makes about 1 cup . Ingredients: 1 c Grapeseed oil or Sunflower seed Oil 4 each Fresh Garlic Cloves, sliced 2 tbs White Wine Vinegar 1 tbs Water 1 each Egg Yolk ¼ c EVOO 1 tsp Celtic Sea Salt 2 tsp Fresh Chives, minced . HEAT a few TBS of grapeseed oil in a small pan over med heat ADD fresh sliced garlic to the pan – it should sizzle – if it does, turn the heat off and stir frequently while it cools POUR vinegar, water, egg yolk, & sea salt into a blender PLACE lid on the blender & turn it on to med speed DRIZZLE garlic infused grapeseed oil, plus the regular grapeseed oil into the blender through the hole in the lid TOSS chives into aioli with the blender off, stirring them into the dressing RESIST the temptation to keep it all to yourself! 😎 #whole30 #whole30recipes

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]]> Make Your Root Vegetables Come Alive! https://falafelandcaviar.com/make-your-root-vegetables-come-alive/ Sat, 12 Jan 2019 08:41:33 +0000 https://falafelandcaviar.com/?p=4467 Root vegetables may not be thought of as the best vegetables, but that is just wrong! Root vegetables are beautiful, colorful, and packed full of flavor and nutrients. With most of them being in season until the start of spring, nothing says a winter meal better than a root vegetable meal. Roasted Parsnips Parsnips are […]

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]]> Root vegetables may not be thought of as the best vegetables, but that is just wrong! Root vegetables are beautiful, colorful, and packed full of flavor and nutrients. With most of them being in season until the start of spring, nothing says a winter meal better than a root vegetable meal.

Roasted Parsnips

Parsnips are thought to be the cousin of carrots, but in fact, they are their own vegetable. Slightly sweet, nutty, and a big earthy, roasting them really brings out the sweetness and makes for a perfect side dish. You can either cut them lengthwise or into disks, drizzle over olive oil, salt, and pepper, and roast to perfection!

View this post on Instagram

I’d never made parsnips before, but boy oh boy, it’s going to be a staple from now on. I love it! 😁 I’ve always enjoyed it in restaurants, but I’ve never brought it home. Two weeks ago, I had the most delicious ones made by a friend, a @jamieoliver recipe she said, and I am hooked! 💚 . . Here I made roasted parsnips, drizzled with olive oil, salt, touch of butter, for the glorious taste, freshly ground pepper, some fresh lemon thyme sprigs from the garden, and a light go over with honey. In the oven for less than 30 minutes, I didn’t Brown these too much as I like the denseness, almost sweet potato like texture of it. So yum! 😋 This was made last week, and today I did the remaining with some red pepper in a quick sauté. Where have you been hiding, dear parsnip?! . . . #parnips #roastedparsnips #vegetables #roasted #roastedveggies #londoncooking #london #londonlife #lifestyle #cooking #foodie

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Leek and Turnip Soup

Turnips can be a bit bitter, but when cooked right, they add a great balance to any meal. For this soup, start by sauteing cut leeks in vegan butter or oil. Add in peeled and diced turnips and cook for just a few minutes. Cover everything with broth and simmer until everything is soft. Puree, season, and serve!

Carrot Salad

If you want a fresher dish for winter, make a grated carrot salad with some fresh lemon juice and green onions and you’re set!

View this post on Instagram

Do you know what salad is really popular in France? 🇫🇷 Carrot salad! 🥕😋 The French carrot salad is a refreshing change from the mayo-and-raisin version that most of us have tried. This simple, healthy salad is simple grated carrots with a tangy lemon, olive oil, and Dijon dressing that enhances the carrots' natural sweetness. 👍 You'll understand why the French love this salad so much!!! 💙❤Grab the recipe link in my bio. . . . #feedfeed @thefeedfeed #thecookfeed @thecookfeed #davidlebovitz @davidlebovitz #frenchcarrotsalad #carrotsalad #gratedcarrots #gratedcarrotsalad #lemonjuice #dijonmustard #oliveoil #nomayo #noraisins #frenchfood #frenchsalad #frenchcuisine #healthyfood #eatingmyveggies #cleaneating #homemadefood #healthyeatinghabits #carrotlife #instayum #instafoodie #tastespotting #saladrecipe #saladideas #foodbloggerpro #bonappetit #foodblogfeed @foodblogfeed

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