Veggies "à Brás"

A new version of an old portuguese classic...

Serves 2:
Potatoes (200g - peeled and cut into fine julienne)
Carrots (150g -  peeled and cut into fine julienne)
Zucchini (150g -  peeled and cut into fine julienne)
Mushrooms (100g - sliced)
Leek (100g - sliced)
Tofu (50g - cut into julienne)
Red Onion (1 - sliced)
Parsley (finely chopped)
Olive Oil (3 tbsp)
Salt
Black Pepper

1) Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a frying pan over a medium heat and fry the potatoes and carrots until crisp and golden. Transfer to a serving dish.
2) Add the remaining olive oil, leek, mushrooms, red onion, zucchini, tofu and cook over a gentle heat for five minutes, or until softened and beginning to caramelise.
3) Mix the potatoes and carrots with the leek mixture in the frying pan and heat.
4) Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper.
5) Serve with a green salad.

Vegan dinkel pizza

Lindroos dinkel tunnbröd...

...for a fast and delicious meal :)

Serves 2:

Dinkel tunnbröd (2 slices)

Tomato purée (3 tbsp)

Mushrooms (sliced - 100g)

Vegan cheese (50g)

Vegan ham (50g)

1) Preheat oven to 180C.

2) Top the bread with tomato, mushrooms, cheese and ham.

3) Cook for 15 minutes, or until the mushrooms are cooked and the cheese melted.

Red rice and veggies stir-fry

Inspired by Asian cuisine flavors, fast, easy, nutritious and yummy!

Serves 2:
Red rice (200g - cooked and cooled)
Zucchini (200g - chopped)
Mushrooms(100g - sliced)
Leek (100g - chopped)
Coconut oil (1 tbsp)
Soy sauce

1) Heat oil in a wok or skillet, add zucchini and leek, cook them over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes, add the mushrooms and cook until they lose all the water.
2) Add the rice season with soy sauce and cook until rice is warm.

Mushrooms and vegan cheese polenta

Vegan, gluten free and delicious :)

Serves 2:
Easy-cook polenta (200g)
Water (250 ml)
Mushrooms (150g - sliced)
Olive oil (1 tbsp)
Vegan Cheese (50 g - grated)
Oregano
Salt
Back pepper (freshly ground)

1) Bring the water to a boil in a large pan and add the salt.
2) Place the polenta grains in a jug and pour slowly into the boiling water. Use a long-handled wooden spoon to stir constantly, until all the polenta has been incorporated and there are no lumps.
3) Pour the polenta mixture into the baking tray and leave to cool.
4) Heat the oil in a large frying pan. Add the mushrooms and fry gently for 5 minutes.
5) Garnish the polenta with the mushrooms, sprinkle with cheese, oregano and ground pepper.
6) Bake in the oven (grill) until the cheese melts.

Barbecued Veggies

It was a long, sunny and delightful summer...

... visiting our friends S&M... the meal was...

Barbecued Veggies 

Serves 4:

Zucchini (2 - thickly sliced)
Green pepper (2 - sliced)
Red onion (2 in quarters)
Mushrooms (20 - small)
Pineapple (half - thickly sliced)
Tofu (200g - thickly sliced)

Marinade ingredients:
Olive oil (4 tbsp)
Soy sauce (4 tbsp)
Lemon (1 - juice)
Garlic (2 cloves - crushed)
Coriander (4 tbsp - minced)

1) Brush each slice with the marinade sauce.
2) Heat the barbecue. 
3) When hot, griddle the slices for around 4 minutes on each side until tender.
4) Brush with the marinade again, before serving.

Fried rice with mushrooms, cashew and dried tomato

Amazingly easy and delicious.

Serves 2:

Jasmim rice (150g - cooked and cooled)

Mushrooms (200g - chopped)

Cashews (50g)

Dried tomato (1 - chopped)

Olive oil
Soya sauce (gluten-free)

1) Heat oil in a wok or skillet, add chopped mushrooms, cook them over medium-high heat for about 3 minutes. Add cashews, rice and cook for 3 minutes.
2) Add the dried tomato, season with soy sauce and cook for 2 more minutes, until warm.

Broccoli and shiitake stir-fry

Dried shiitake mushrooms add an exquisite flavor to an homemade version of a Chinese classic.

Serves 2:
Broccoli (500g - cut into florets)
Rapeseed oil (2 tbsp)
Red onion (1/2 - thinly sliced)
Shiitake mushrooms (6 - dried, reconstituted in 1 cup boiling water for 20 minutes, sliced)
Garlic (1 clove, finely minced)
Ginger (1 tsp- grated)
Soya sauce (2 tbsp + 2 tbsp water)

1) Fill the wok or saute pan with about 1 cup of water, add the brocolli florets and bring to a boil. Cover and let steam until crisp-tender. 
2) Drain the brocolli, wipe the wok dry and return wok to the stove.  
3) Heat the wok over high heat and swirl in the cooking oil. When very hot, add in the onions and mushrooms and stir fry for 3 minutes. Turn the heat to medium, add in the brocolli, ginger and the garlic and quickly stir fry for an additional 30 seconds or until fragrant.
4) Stir in the soya sauce and the water, enjoy!

Vegan mushrooms, spinach and tomato quiche

This recipe uses tofu instead of eggs for a healthy and low-fat meal. As a result you get a light, fluffy and full of flavor quiche!

Makes 1: 
Tofu (200g)
Water (100 ml - or plant-based milk/cream)
Mushrooms (200g)
Spinach (100g)
Dried tomato (100g - chopped)
Olives (50g - chopped)
Garlic (powder)
Onion (powder)
Olive oil
Black pepper and salt
Shortcrust pastry (250g - this one is wholegrain spelt)

1) Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celcius/392 degrees Fahrenheit. 
2) Place tofu, water, garlic, onion, pepper and salt in a food processor and run until you have a smooth mixture, you can taste during this step so you get the seasoning exactly to your liking.
3)  Chop the  mushrooms and the spinach finely. Heat the olive oil in a saucepan, add the chopped ingredients and allow to simmer until the water is evaporated. Remove from heat and had the chopped dried tomato and olives.
4) Combine the mushrooms and spinach mixture with the sauce, and mix thoroughly. Line the tin with the pie dough and pour the filling into it.
5) Place it in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until firm on the inside and slightly golden on the top.

Mushrooms, avocado and cashews stir-fry

A delicious combination mushrooms and cashews for an easy and fast meal.

Serves 2:
Mushrooms (100g - sliced)
Yellow pepper (50g - sliced)
Olive oil (1 tbsp)
Ginger (1 tsp - shredded)
Avocado (1 - cubed)
Handful cashew nuts (2 tbsp)
Raisins (1 tbsp)
Soy sauce (1 tbsp)

1) Heat the olive oil in a frying pan. 
2) Add the ginger, pepper and mushrooms cook for 5 minutes.
3) Add the avocado, cashew nuts and raisins. Cook for another 2 minutes
4) Sprinkle with soya sauce and serve.

Boiled Potatoes with Sautéed Onions and Mushrooms

And here we are in our new house/life... this is the view from our dinning table.

In the first two weeks we've been very busy, but happy :)
We are rediscovering new flavours and ingredients... these potatoes tasted really good...

Serves 2:
Potatoes (400g)
Coconut oil (1 tbsp)
Red onion (1 - sliced) 
Mushrooms (400g - chopped)
Olive oil (1/2 tbsp)
Salt

1) Peel and cut potatoes into irregular chunks. Put the potatoes in a large pot, add water to cover the potatoes and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Simmer the potatoes until fork tender (10 minutes).
2) In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil add the onions and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they begin to golden brown. Add the mushrooms and sauté, stirring often, until the mixture is light brown, about 5 minutes.
3) Transfer the onion and mushrooms into a bowl, and set aside.
4) Heat the olive oil over high heat in the same skillet, and place the potato wedges into the hot oil. Sprinkle with salt and allow to cook, stirring occasionally, until the wedges are browned on both sides (10 minutes)
5) Reduce heat to medium stir in the onion and mushroom mixture and adjust the seasoning. 

Mushrooms Fusilli

Serves 2 to 3:
Fusilli (200g - cooked and drained)
Mushrooms (200g - sliced)
Pineapple (100g - cubed) 
Red Pepper (50g - cubed)
Green Pepper (50g - cubed)
Soy Cream (200 ml)
Olive Oil
Soy Sauce (1 tbsp - reduced salt)

1) Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the mushrooms for a few minutes, until soft.
2) Add the peppers and the pineapple and cook for 5 minutes.
3) Sprinkle with soy sauce.
4) Add the soy cream, the cooked fusilli and simmer for 2 minutes.

Rice Salad

Serves 2:
Brown rice (150g - cooked)
Sweet Corn (150g - cooked)
Mushrooms (150g - sliced)
Pineapple (75g - cubed)
Chive (fresh - 1 tbsp)
Olive oil
Soy sauce
Pepper

1) In a frying pan place the sliced ​​mushrooms sprinkle with a little olive oil and cook until the mushrooms are soft.
2) Add the corn, pineapple, rice and chives mixing well and cooking until everything is warm. 3) Sprinkle with soy sauce, pepper and serve warm or room temperature.

Penne with Creamy Mushroom Sauce

Serves 2:
Penne (200g)
Mushrooms (200g)
Soy Cream (200ml)
Garlic (1tsp - powder)
Tomato Pulp (1 tbsp)
Soy Sauce (1 tbsp)
Olive oil
Pepper

1) Cook the penne "al dente", drain and reserve.
2) In a saucepan cook the mushrooms with a drizzle of olive oil until soft. Add the garlic, soy sauce and tomato pulp and mix until combined.
3) Add the soy cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
4) Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to coat and mix the spinach into the pasta. Season to taste with pepper.

Sienipiirakka

Serves 4 to 6:
Shortcrust pastry (250g - ready made)
Fresh Mushrooms (500g - Chanterelles, Black Chanterelles, Funnel Chanterelles or Boletus)
Onion (1 - big)
Salt (½ tsp)
White pepper (½ tsp - ground)
Clove (ground)
Nutmeg (ground)
Butter (3 tbsp)
Emmental cheese (150g- grated)
Sour cream (250 ml)
Eggs (2 - organic or free range)

1) Preheat the oven to 200C.
2) Chop the onion and mushrooms finely. Melt the butter in a saucepan, add the onions, mushrooms and seasonings and allow to simmer until the water is evaporated.
3) In a bowl, mix the sour cream, emmental cheese and eggs together.
4) Line the tin with the pastry, add the mushrooms. Pour the egg mixture into the pastry case.
5) Bake for 30 minutes until the filling is set and golden brown.

Tofu with Spinach and Mushrooms

Serves 2:
Tofu (200g)
Spinach (200g)
Mushrooms (100g - sliced)
Grated cheese (100g)
Salt
Pepper
Olive oil

1) Cut the tofu into small cubes, sauté in olive oil. Season with salt and pepper and reserve.
2) In a large frying pan, add the spinach and mushrooms in a little olive oil and cook until they are soft.
3) Add the tofu to the spinach and rectify the seasoning.
4) Sprinkle with grated cheese.

Spinach and Mushrooms Soba Noodles

Serves 2:
Japanese soba noodles (200g)
Soy sauce (2 tbsp)
Olive oil (1 tsp)
Grated ginger (1 tbsp)
Spinach (100g - cooked, drained and chopped)
Mushrooms (100g - sliced)
Red onion (1 - sliced)

1) Boil the noodles in salted water until al dente. Drain, rinse in cold water and drain again.
2) Mix the soy sauce with 1 tbsp of water.
3) Heat the oil in a large wok and add the ginger. Stir for a few minutes and then add the onion and the mushrooms. Cook until softened, about 3 minutes, then add the spinach and the noodles.
4) Stir-fry for a few more minutes until warmed through and then add the sauce. Continue mixing until everything is hot.

Mushroom and Olive Quiche

Serves 4:
Shortcrust pastry (250g - ready made)
Mushrooms (300g)
Olives (75g - sliced )
Eggs (2)
Soy cream (200 ml)
Oregano
Salt

1) Preheat the oven to 180C.
2) Slice the mushrooms and cook until they lose the water.
3) Mix the cream and eggs together in a bowl. Season with salt and oregano.
4) Line the tin with the pastry, add the mushrooms and the olives. Pour the egg mixture into the pastry case.
5) Sprinkle with oregano and bake for 30 minutes until the filling is set and golden brown.

Mushroom Pizza

Serves 4:
For the dough
Strong white flour (500g)
Salt (1 tsp)
Dry yeast (1 tsp)
Water (275 ml)
Olive oil (1 tbsp)

For the topping
Tomato sauce (2 tbsp)
Mushrooms (6 - sliced)
Black olives (10 - sliced)
Onions (2 - finely sliced)
Mozzarella Cheese (150g)
Oregano

1) In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, salt and dried yeast. Make a well in the centre of the flour mixture. Pour most of the water into the well along with the olive oil and bring the dough together with your hands. As the flour is incorporated the dough will start to take shape. Add the remaining water if the dough feels tight or hard.
2) Turn the dough out onto a clean surface and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic.
3) Divide the dough into two equal portions, shape each portion and place on a baking tray. Allow to rest for about 15 minutes.
4) Preheat the oven to 220C.
5) Cover the surface with the tomato sauce, onion, mushrooms, olives and oregano.
6) Cook for 5 minutes. Add the cheese and cook until the base is golden-brown and the toppings are bubbling.

Mushroom Couscous Salad

Serves 2:
Couscous (150g)
Onion (1 - sliced​​)
Mushrooms (100g - sliced)
Olive oil
Soy Sauce (1 tbsp)

1) Cover the couscous with twice its volume of hot water and leave to soak for 5 minutes.
2) In a large frying pan heat the olive oil, add the onion and the mushrooms. Cook over a medium heat until soft.
3) Remove from heat and add the soy sauce and the couscous.
4) Serve warm or at room temperature.

Colorful Rice

Serves 4:
Parboiled rice (250g)
Courgette (1)
Sweet Corn (200g - cooked)
Onion (1 - sliced​​)
Mushrooms (4 - sliced)
Olive oil
Soy sauce

1) Boil the rice in water until cooked.
2) In a frying pan place the diced courgette, onion and sliced ​​mushrooms sprinkle with a little olive oil and cook until the courgette is soft.
3) Add the corn and rice, mix well. Sprinkle with soy sauce and serve warm.