Vegetable curry #8

5 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
4.00cupHot cooked Brown Rice
2.00xCarrots, sliced
1.00xSweet red pepper,coarse chop
1.00cupPeas
1.00cupCauliflower florets
1.00cupBroccoli florets
1.00xOnion, cut into wedges
2.00xTomatoes, cut into wedges
2.00tablespoonSafflower oil
2.00tablespoonMinced Gingerroot
1.00xSm hot chili pepper *
2.00tablespoonLime juice
2.00tablespoonCurry powder (to taste)
3.00xCloves garlic, minced
½cupVegetable stock

Directions

SAUCE

* very finely chopped, or ¼ t dry crushed red pepper GARNISH: toasted sesame seeds, fresh corriander leaves, or roasted unsalted peanuts, optional. Cook or reheat rice.

Steam cauliflower, carrots, and broccoli until crisp/tender, about 6-8 minutes. Add red pepper, onion, and peas for the last 3 minutes.

Tomatoes should be added just for the last 2 minutes, simply to heat.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, heat oil for the sauce. Add curry powder, ginger, and chili pepper. Saute for 3-5 minutes. Add vegetable stock and boil, uncovered, for about 3 minutes to reduce and thicken slightly. Stir in lime juice. Toss steamed vegetables gently with sauce. Top with garnish. Serves 4-6 VARIATIONS: - add 1 coarsely chopped apple - add tofu cubes or serve on slices of lightly sauteed tofu. - subst. or add other veggies, such as sauteed mushrooms or

steamed potatoes - leftovers are delicious in omelets - serve on buckwheat noodles or other pasta