Showing posts with label broccoli. Show all posts
Showing posts with label broccoli. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Grilled veggies salad with chicken

Its warm here already and it's grill season :). Love how fast everything gets cooked on the grill and  not to mention the mess free kitchen !
This salad was made in the "what is in the fridge" style, so be free to modify the ingredients in the same manner :)

Ingredients:

4-5 leaves from Roman, iceberg  salad or spinach( use one or the other )
3 radishes

1 cup broccoli
1  cup cauliflower
2 big carrots
4-5 mushrooms
1 onion
3-4 small potatoes

2-3 chicken breasts

Dressing:

1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cup vinaigrette (balsamic, red or any other you have) or lemon juice
salt and black pepper on taste


Directions:

Wash all veggies. Cut the onion in half and peel the top layer of the skin. Cut the broccoli and cauliflower in big pieces. The mushroom, potatoes (if using big you will need to cut them in 4 big chunks) and carrots can be grilled as they are and will cut them afterwards.

Wash and season the chicken with 2 tablespoons oil and some salt.

Once the grill is ready place the chicken, veggies and grill them until ready. The mushroom, broccoli and cauliflower will be done first, then check the onions and carrots. Potatoes will need some longer time, make sure you turn them and grill on both sides, same with the chicken.









Whisk together the oil, vinegar, salt and black pepper.

Meanwhile wash, dry and cut the romaine or iceberg salad and mix them with cut radishes. Season with some of the dressing.

Once all is ready, cut the whole vegetables in big pieces and combine well. Season with remaining dressing.

Slice the chicken breast.

To combine the salad, place some of the salad leaves on a plate, top that with some of the grilled veggies and  then arrange the chicken pieces. Add some fresh herbs and enjoy a healthy meal !



Thursday, April 26, 2012

Broccoli-potato soup

Soup, prepared with min effort and great taste.

Ingredients:
1 med potato
1/2 onion
2 cups broccoli
1/2 celery stick
1/2 cube veggie or chicken bullion( this can be skipped)
Salt
nutmeg
3 cups water

Method
Wash and cut all veggies. Cook together with water and  bullion until soft. Cool down and blend to a smooth puree. Add salt and a pinch of nutmeg.

If the soup is too tick, add some milk or plain water as per your taste.
Cream can be used right before serving to add flavor and color.

Black pepper, paprika or cumin powder can be added alone or combined if desires.
Enjoy!