Saturday, September 27, 2008

Looks like beef! ...a nice Fall-ish Veggie Dish


MUSHROOM & BARLEY stuffed NAPA CABBAGE
in a SWEET-n-SOUR ORGANIC TOMATO SAUCE
w/ ROASTED CAULIFLOWER & SWEET ONIONS


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MUSHROOM and BARLEY STUFFING
1 c cooked barley (may sub brown rice)

[sauté in batches]
1 lg onions, diced
1/2 lb cremini mushrooms [dice 1/2 - pulse 1/2]
[transfer to bowl and combine with the following]
1/2 c cashews, pulse in cuisinart
1/2 c pecans, pulse in cuisinart
2 sage fresh leaves
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 T tamari [or] soy sauce
1 c shredded cheddar
1-2 egg whites
1/2 c panko breadcrumbs
1/2 T ea sea salt & pepper
Recipe = approx 4 cups

NOTE: The mushroom and barley stuffing can be shaped into a tasty veggie 'burger' or try as vegetarian 'meatballs'...


SWEET & SOUR ORGANIC TOMATO SAUCE
[saute onion until browned]
1 sweet onion, diced

[add white wine]
½ c dry white wine
[add remaining, let simmer]
1 x 28oz can organic tomatoes
2-3 T brown sugar
1/2 t allspice
1 t ea sea salt & pepper
Aged red wine vinegar to taste
RECIPE = 2 quarts


ASSEMBLY:
Cut or tear uniform leaves from Napa or Savoy Cabbage and blanch in boiling water until just pliable... approx 2-3 min. Remove from boiling water and put in ice bath. Spray roasting pan with olive oil; line with sweet and sour tomato sauce. Lay cabbage leaves out flat [for the smaller leaves you'll use 2]; place 1/2 cup stuffing on one end and roll. Arrange the parcels seam side down in pan - roast for approx 25 minutes.
Serve with tomato sauce.

For ROASTED CAULIFLOWER and SWEET ONIONS ...cut Cauliflower and Sweet Onions in uniform pieces and drizzle with Rice Bran or Olive Oil, Sea Salt and coarsely Cracked Pepper. Distribute evenly in a single layer on roasting pan. Roast on 400 until edges char; approx 12-15 min. TIP > careful not to over-dredge with oil, blot excess oil on the pan with a paper towel or your cauliflower will oily.
RECIPE = 6-8 servings

Enjoy!

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