BRUSSEL SPROUTS WITH WALNUTS
Growing up I had to be the only kid on the block who loved brussel sprouts and still do. This is my new favourite side dish and is perfect for both the warm and cooler weather. {Recipe adapted from this lovely blog}
Growing up I had to be the only kid on the block who loved brussel sprouts and still do. This is my new favourite side dish and is perfect for both the warm and cooler weather. {Recipe adapted from this lovely blog}
Today is the start of Meat Free Week and as promised I will be sharing some of my favourite vegetarian recipes throughout the week. Yesterday I was lucky enough to find a huge bag of button mushrooms at the local market for $3 and decided that some creamy mushroom soup was in order. This recipe is easy to make and freezes well for around a fortnight.
What you will Need:
1 kg button mushrooms, peeled and sliced
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups thickened cream
4 cups vegetable stock
2 teaspoons garlic powder
What to do:
In a large saucepan sauté your mushrooms in the butter and sprinkle with the garlic powder. Turn down the heat an gradually add in the thickened cream, stirring constantly to reduce the risk of curdling. Pour in your vegetable stock 1/2 a cup at a time whilst stirring. Simmer for around 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove your saucepan from the heat and puree using an immersion blender or food processor. Season as required and serve. Serves 8.
This March 18th- 24th is Meat Free Week and although I am already a vegetarian I am still participating in spreading the word. I am using this week as a way to not only raise some money for a great cause but to also educate people about vegetarianism. A lot of people including those close to me believe as a vegetarian I live on salad and steamed vegetables, am nutrient deprived and despise those who do consume meat. All of which are untrue. Since becoming a vegetarian I have expanded my culinary horizons, have learnt to use herbs and spices to add flavour and have tried many new things. I honour of Meat Free Week I will be sharing some of my favourite meat free recipes here on my blog and answering any questions people may have about vegetarianism via Twitter. If you would like to learn more about Meat Free Week or participate you can do so here. I am also hoping to earn a few dollars for this cause so if you would like to sponsor me you can do so here. Thanks Becky xo