This delicious meatless entrée is perfect as a side dish for the vegetarians in your Christmas crowd. But it also serves as a lovely stand-alone brunch dish. It’s delicious served with a creamy butternut squash soup and accompanied by a crisp salad.
Substitute carrots and beans with roasted asparagus, and add a little lemon zest to pack a punch.
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Place carrots and green beans in saucepan with boiling water and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until almost tender. Drain and blot dry. Toss in bowl with oil and 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey, then spread out in single layer on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake in oven for 20 minutes, shaking pan occasionally for even roasting. Remove and set aside to cool.
Meanwhile melt butter in large skillet. Add shallots and sauteu0301 until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in mushrooms and continue to sauteu0301 over medium heat until mushrooms are tender and beginning to dry. Spread out on baking sheet to cool.
Place one-third of sauteu0301ed mushrooms in food processor along with cream cheese, sage, and 2 Tbsp (30 mL) pine nuts. Pulse, scraping down sides of bowl with rubber spatula, until a coarse mixture results. Transfer to large bowl and add remaining sauteu0301ed mushrooms. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside to cool.
Reduce oven temperature to 375 F (190 C). Roll out puff pastry on lightly floured surface to 10 x 12 in (25 x 30 cm) rectangle and place on parchment-lined baking sheet with shallow sides. Score 1/2 in (1.25 cm) border along each edge. Prick centre of puff pastry in several places. Partially bake in oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Remove and place baking sheet on rack.
Tap down middle of pastry with spatula or back of spoon, as it will have puffed during baking. Spoon mushroom mixture overtop puff pastry just within the borders. Gently spread out with metal spatula. Tuck roasted vegetables in rows on top of mushrooms. Drizzle with remaining 1 Tbsp (15 mL) honey. Scatter 1 Tbsp (15 mL) pine nuts overtop.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until pastry is nice and golden and filling is piping hot. Serve with a radicchio and endive salad.
This vegan take on classic shepherd’s pie is jam-packed with bold and rich flavours that will ensure no one will miss the meat. While a great source of fibre, lentils also contain the highest amount of folate out of all plant-based foods. Oven ready If you don’t have an ovenproof skillet, you’ll need to transfer cooked lentil filling to a baking dish before topping with mashed sweet potatoes and baking.
Cauliflower has been having a moment lately, and this salad proves exactly why. Tender caramelized cauliflower is crowned in a glorious sweet and savoury crumble that will ensure it a place on your table all month long. Of all tree nuts, pecans have the highest concentration of flavonoids, which offer beneficial anti-inflammatory effects, and they also protect your cells from oxidative damage. Crumble perfection This crumble topping is too good not to use it on other preparations. Sprinkle over a carrot ribbon salad to add some extra pizzazz, use as a glorious garnish on a soup or stew, or consider generously spooning over your next vegetable “steak” to add some delicious textural variation.
This gloriously comforting dish gets its creamy lusciousness from a can of white beans. Feel free to use whatever vegetables you have on hand instead of broccoli. Pass the pasta Instead of regular pasta, consider serving this sauce over zucchini noodles, carrot noodles, or cooked spaghetti squash.
This nut-free take on classic queso dip is everything you want and more. Paired with chips, crackers, or crudités, this creamy, zesty, smoky, and oh-so-satisfying dip is easy enough to whip up for a cozy snack or as an appetizer for company. Go nuts! If you’re okay to eat nuts, try substituting sunflower seeds with 1 cup (250 mL) raw cashews.