Tuesday 17 March 2015

So simple to make, it’s almost not really cooking! A great side dish nonetheless.  You can use any vegetables you may have, really.  There is no set combination, but of course, I always veer to the Med flavours so here’s my version with Israeli couscous or orzo pasta.

 

Generously drizzle chunks of veggies with olive oil, salt and pepper. Either roast the veggies in the oven at 375 degrees until done ( takes a bit longer than you think) or grill on the BBQ.  Either way, let the veggies rest in a big bowl so the “zumi” flows, (the juices) which is essential for the flavour of this dish.  I like the combo of red peppers, eggplant, zucchini and red onion.  Also fun with cauliflower (so fabulous when roasted and caramelized) and cherry tomatoes.

 

The KEY is to combine the cooked HOT pasta with HOT veggies.  I also like to add a bit of chicken stock when I cook the pasta.  Try to have more veggies than pasta for a good ratio.  Once put together, add a bit of olive oil, lemon zest and fresh parsley. Top with loads, but loads of parmesan slivers or crumbled feta cheese ( if you can eat that stuff!)

 

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