side dish Archives - Cilantro and Citronella

Pan con Tomate

Melissa — Thu, 23 May 2019 14:26:37 +0000

To make pan con tomate the authentic Catalán way is simple but the choice of tomato is very important. Read on to find out everything you need to know about this tasty side dish! A few years ago when I asked my husband which Spanish recipes I should include on the blog pan con tomate...

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Roasted Winter Vegetable Orzo Salad

Melissa — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 17:12:53 +0000

This simple roasted winter vegetable orzo salad makes the most of this season’s produce. It’s simple to make with roasted squash and Brussels sprouts, flavourful stock-simmered orzo pasta and a citrus-y lemon vinaigrette. This vegetable pasta salad can stand alone as a great vegetarian main or as a side to a soup or sandwich. Orzo...

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Patacones or Tostones: Fried Green Plantains

Melissa — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 19:40:41 +0000

Patacones or tostones are two names for the same thing: fried green plantains. They are super easy to make and a great alternative to French fries. Go ahead and tell yourself they’re healthier than fries since plantains are a fruit, right? This is basically a one-ingredient recipe (no one ever counts the salt). All you’re...

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Vegetable Rice Pilaf

Melissa — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:35:34 +0000

This Indian-style vegetable rice pilaf is a great one-pot meal that’s perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. This dish is super adaptable to whatever vegetables you have on hand and makes a satisfying plant-based main or a tasty side dish! Some of my favourite recipes are super simple ingredients cooked in a clever...

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Mushroom Farro with Beans and Herbs

Melissa — Wed, 17 Jan 2018 13:17:49 +0000

This easy mushroom farro recipe is great served as a healthy side dish or a hearty vegan main. It’s simple to prepare with minimal yet flavour-packed ingredients and great for a quick dinner at the end of a busy working day. Farro and mushrooms are a match made in heaven. Farro’s slight nutty flavour and...

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Vegan Fried Okra

Melissa — Mon, 25 Sep 2017 14:12:56 +0000

This vegan fried okra is simple to make and perfect for when you’re craving something crispy, fatty and salty. I ain’t gonna lie, this is no health food but just cuz we’re vegan doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy some southern fried comfort food from time to time, right? If you’re an okra skeptic, this fried...

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Spring Vegetable Vegan Galette

Melissa — Wed, 29 Mar 2017 13:32:32 +0000

This vegan galette encompasses all the flavours of spring with fresh asparagus, broccolini and garden peas on a bed of kale and vegan ricotta cheese. Sautéed oyster mushrooms add a smoky, meaty element and the vegan pie crust is light and deliciously flaky. Serve this spring vegetable vegan galette as part of an Easter meal,...

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Moro de Guandules: Dominican Pigeon Peas and Rice

Melissa — Mon, 27 Mar 2017 12:43:27 +0000

This recipe for moro de guandules is a dish from the Dominican Republic featuring pigeon peas and rice cooked with vegetables in a coconut milk broth. It’s quick to prepare in just 30 minutes and you only need one pot. It’s great served as a side dish, or you can make it a vegan or...

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Vegan Scallion Pancakes

Melissa — Sun, 16 Oct 2016 15:01:04 +0000

Vegan scallion pancakes require few ingredients but are full-on in flavour. Although they may look tricky to make if you’ve never done it before, the technique is actually very simple – just flatten, roll, coil, flatten and fry. Follow along with the pictures and you’ll be just fine. This is a dish that you’ll find...

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Easy Vegan Dal Recipe

Melissa — Mon, 26 Sep 2016 10:43:22 +0000

This easy vegan dal recipe is just what you need when you’re craving comfort food. There’s something about the earthy flavour of yellow lentils that will give you a warm, fuzzy feeling. This easy vegan dal only takes 10 minutes of prep time and is great for a quick weeknight dinner on a brisk autumn...

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