one of the things that i love more than really good food, is simple really good food! i cook for 5 on any given night so i am always looking for recipes that yield a good amount but won't keep me in the kitchen for hours. i must admit, most of the time i don't cook from recipes. i've been (really) cooking for over 13 years so most of my meals come out of pure creative inspiration. i will go into the market and say, "hmmm, these seem like they will go together well." ...and that's how my meal starts!
this is one of the simplest meals you could come by but it is filling and really yummy because simple doesn't equal tasteless. it is literally just like the name - broccoli rabe and sweet potatoes with a little extra added in. this recipe serves 4 with lunch leftovers (yaayy - who doesn't love that).
You'll need:
2 bunches broccoli rabe
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4T cooking oil of your choice*
Large pot for blanching
21 Seasoning Salute from Trader Joe's**
sea salt to taste
3lbs sweet potatoes
1/3 cup vegan butter
How to:
Put the sweet potatoes on to boil. Put on the large pot filled with water to boil. Wash and chop the broccoli rabe and, once the water in the pot has boiled, turn off the flame and blanch the broccoli rabe for two minutes. Pour off the water and drain the the broccoli rabe in a strainer.
In a skillet, on medium high heat, heat the oil and saute the garlic. Add the broccoli rabe and saute for about 5 minutes. Add seasonings to taste. Turn down the heat, cover and simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Check it to be sure it has steamed enough then turn off heat and leave it covered.
Once the sweet potatoes are boiled (about 20-30 minutes depending on how large they are -you can use the good ol' fork test to see if they are ready). Peel the skin and put the potatoes in a large bowl. Mash them with a potato masher or, like back in the day, a large fork. Add the vegan butter and stir potatoes to be sure that it is distributed evenly.
That's it!! All you need is a salad to complete the meal.
Approximate prep time: 30 min
Cooking time: 30 min
* I prefer extra virgin coconut oil - it makes veggies taste out of this world. Coconut oil maintains its chemical composition at high heat to help you avoid the carcinogens that are produced by other oils. i suggest you read up on oils and what is good for what. Check out this site for more info and a cool cheat sheet on how to use oils.
** Like I mentioned, I'm a simple cook. While I do appreciate the different tastes that each herb/spice adds, sometimes life (and pockets) don't allow for a wide range on hand. The 21 Seasoning Salute from Trader Joe's is a great all-purpose seasoning that is easy to have on hand and has a nice blend of herbs and spices.
You'll need:
2 bunches broccoli rabe
6 cloves garlic, chopped
4T cooking oil of your choice*
Large pot for blanching
21 Seasoning Salute from Trader Joe's**
sea salt to taste
3lbs sweet potatoes
1/3 cup vegan butter
How to:
Put the sweet potatoes on to boil. Put on the large pot filled with water to boil. Wash and chop the broccoli rabe and, once the water in the pot has boiled, turn off the flame and blanch the broccoli rabe for two minutes. Pour off the water and drain the the broccoli rabe in a strainer.
In a skillet, on medium high heat, heat the oil and saute the garlic. Add the broccoli rabe and saute for about 5 minutes. Add seasonings to taste. Turn down the heat, cover and simmer for another 5-7 minutes. Check it to be sure it has steamed enough then turn off heat and leave it covered.
Once the sweet potatoes are boiled (about 20-30 minutes depending on how large they are -you can use the good ol' fork test to see if they are ready). Peel the skin and put the potatoes in a large bowl. Mash them with a potato masher or, like back in the day, a large fork. Add the vegan butter and stir potatoes to be sure that it is distributed evenly.
That's it!! All you need is a salad to complete the meal.
Approximate prep time: 30 min
Cooking time: 30 min
* I prefer extra virgin coconut oil - it makes veggies taste out of this world. Coconut oil maintains its chemical composition at high heat to help you avoid the carcinogens that are produced by other oils. i suggest you read up on oils and what is good for what. Check out this site for more info and a cool cheat sheet on how to use oils.
** Like I mentioned, I'm a simple cook. While I do appreciate the different tastes that each herb/spice adds, sometimes life (and pockets) don't allow for a wide range on hand. The 21 Seasoning Salute from Trader Joe's is a great all-purpose seasoning that is easy to have on hand and has a nice blend of herbs and spices.
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