Being vegetarian for almost thirty years I've enjoyed many grown in our small back garden each Summer. The last of the garden harvest was picked Tuesday - a few eggplants hanging on for dear life, some dangling small green peppers, the remaining Roma tomatoes struggling to survive despite roots devastated by hungry voles! Tossed with extra virgin olive oil, roasted along with an onion, yellow and red peppers and a few garlic cloves and a dusting of that French herbed sea salt, they turned out lovely and the entire house smelt so good.
What to do with them while still hot and colorful - make risotto with roasted veggies, quick, easy and healthy.
A little freshly grated Parmigiano~Reggiano, a grind of black pepper, and a few fresh basil leaves ~ supper's ready. "Buon appetito."
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Mary, I love risotto with veggies. I don't usually eat eggplant, though. I've never been able to get it to not be bitter even if I soak it as suggested. I'll eat it in restaurants but I don't fix it myself. I think I know what we'll be having for dinner tonight, though! Thanks for the lovely, colorful pictures.
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious, Mary!
ReplyDeleteThough not vegetarian, I find myself leaning toward becoming vegetarian.
My little grandson refuses meat or fish of any kind. I told my daughter, perhaps he's trying to tell her something! He seems to thrive quite well, getting his protein elsewhere.
Pat
Although we are not vegetarians, we do love meals with no meat. This all looks absolutely delicious!!! Makes me want to buy a mix of veggies for roasting this weekend. Or just stop by your house for dinner. :)
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Are you leaving soon for the wedding? I hope you have a safe and enjoyable weekend there!
~~ Heidi ~~
Such a colorful dish of wonderful veggies! Looks scrumptious Mary!
ReplyDeleteLove this recipe! My daughter and I are also vegetarians and this is one of our favourite dishes - even the non vegetarians in our home love it :-}
ReplyDeleteIt does look tasty.
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Have written another chapter if you want to drop by.
I like the salt box
Looks really good! I can almost smell it. Glad you had such a lovely supper.
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Rosemary
This is my favorite veggie dish - sans the eggplant, which I have never included. I usually go with red and green peppers, slices of those nice slim yellow squash and onions. Yum.
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ReplyDeleteMy husband would never allow a meal without meat and I don't think I've had many (at least evening meals).
And I forgot, I would add the garlic too, and I usually toss the veggies with some dry Italian salad dressing mix and salad oil.
Everything looks yummy and yes,it's mostly veggies for us as well. Diane
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely dish--it looks and sounds so yummy!
ReplyDeleteI am not a vegetarian but I can easily eat that way. I went to the local Farmer's market yesterday and bought cetified organic spinach. Today I quickly wilted the spinach in olive oil, fresh garlic, and celtic salt. Oh, I wanted to lick the plate!
ReplyDeleteNow, I need to read your goody on salt.
KJ
Hi Mary, thought I'd come and catch up on your news before you leave for Devon.The roasted veg look delicious and you've given me an idea for todays Sunday treat, an apple crumble. Have a safe journey, hope the weather is kind for you, Best Wishes Annie x
ReplyDeleteThanks for your comments Mary.
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