What to make with your box – W/c 25th August
Sometimes we all need some new ideas and inspiration of how to use the fruit and veg box contents so we’ve pulled together some recipes to help you use the contents of this week’s medium seasonal box.
Mediterranean Roasted Vegetable & Tzatziki Pasta
Prep time: 10 mins
Cook time: 30 mins
Serves 4
Roasted Mediterranean vegetables are a sweet and healthy topping for pasta. What can I say, on paper it doesn’t sound like it would work but it so works, it is completely sensational – it takes tzatsiki and pasta to a whole new level of enjoyment. Change up the veg with what you have in your box.
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Ingredients
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow pepper, chopped
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 courgette, sliced (optional)
- 3 vine tomatoes, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 200g penne or other pasta shapes
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp parsley, chopped
To make the tzatsiki
- 1/2 cucumber, skinned and grated, liquid squeezed out
- 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
- 2 tsp dill
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- Pepper (I like coarse ground)
Method
Heat the oven to 220C, 200C fan, Gas 7. Tip the chopped vegetables into a roasting tin. Add the tomatoes, garlic and olive oil. Season and turn the vegetables to coat in the oil. Roast in the oven for 25-30 mins until tender and starting to char at the edges.
Make the tzatziki – skin and grate the cucumber and squeeze out the juice, mix with the Greek yogurt, dill, olive oil and garlic.
Cook the pasta in boiling salted water for 10 mins until just tender. Drain. Mix together the tzatziki, white wine vinegar and parsley and mix with the warm pasta. Serve the roasted vegetables spooned over the pasta.
Creamy lemon and cabbage pasta with garlic crumbs
Total time: 30 mins
Serves 2
Throwing together store cupboard staples with pasta can make a surprisingly luxurious supper
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Stir-Fried Cumin Carrots
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 5 mins
Serves 8-10
Pair lightly spiced carrots with zesty lemon, shallot, cumin and coriander dressing to make this fabulous side dish – a great accompaniment to your Sunday roast.
Source: BBC Good Food, find the recipe here
Spicy cajun potato salad
Total time: 30 mins
Serves 4
this Cajun potato salad is a straightforward option, if you happen to be in a hurry. The combination of Cajun spices with tender potatoes, eggs, mayo and relish creates a tangy and zesty flavor that pairs perfectly with creamy Yukon Gold potatoes. Pair it with some Cajun grilled shrimp and barbecue chicken for your next summer cookout or large gathering.
Source: Taste of Home, find the recipe here
Charred Broccoli and Baby Gem Salad
Prep time: 15 mins
Cook time: 1 hr 30 mins
Serves 6-8
A good harvest table needs greens and that’s where this salad shines. It’s best if the greens get a good char on them, so use a griddle pan if you can.
Source: Crush Magazine, find the recipe here
Garlic Mushrooms
Prep time: 5 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Serves 4
Buttery Garlic Mushrooms with a mouth-watering herb garlic butter sauce! You will love this 10-minute side dish that goes with anything!
Source: Cafe Delites, find the recipe here
Apricot and pistachio sticky buns
Total time: 2 hours
Maies 7 buns
These apricot and pistachio sticky buns are hard to resist. They’re perfect for a breakfast treat, or with a cup of tea
Source: Olive, find the recipe here
