Recipes from Ingredient: Bell peppers
Potato Wedges, Bell Peppers and Chorizo Picante
This is a simple but very tasty dish which uses potato as its main ingredient and is ideal as a side dish or a light meal. For a vegetarian meal, just omit the chorizo sausage and use 1 tsp of hot smoked paprika instead.
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Kafta bil Saynieh – Oven Baked Minced Meat Patties and Vegetables
This is my version of this very popular and hearty Lebanese dish. Usually, it is made with minced meat (lamb or beef), potatoes and tomatoes. But I always favour the addition of more vegetables. The vegetables I usually add do not have a strong flavour. Therefore, it does not spoil ...
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Classic Sweet and Sour Chicken
I love Chinese food, and the sweet & sour dishes are amongst my preferred. It’s quick and easy to cook and suitable for a family or friends’ gathering. Serve it with white rice or Chinese egg or rice noodles and a side dish of Chinese style vegetables (check my choy-sum ...
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Cherokee Style Succotash
This easy and nutritious bean and corn stew is initially a Native American dish. Succotash comes from an Indian word meaning corn. Now it is a staple in many parts of North America and is also popular in South America. The original dish is made with lima beans but it ...
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Zucchini and Bell Pepper Frittata (Italian egg-based dish)
Frittata is an Italian sort of unfolded omelette done with beaten eggs fried with vegetables or cheeses or meats or any other combination of ingredients. Frittata is cooked in an oven-safe skillet because, unlike the omelette, it starts on the stove top but finishes to cook in the oven. it ...
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Frijoles a la Mexicana – Mexican Pinto beans
Vegetarian “Mexican Pinto Beans” is the perfect nourishing dish that has it all: good taste, essential nutrients, low fat, high fibre and high protein (perfect substitute for meat). Pinto Beans are very popular in Mexico and are a common filling for burritos (wheat tortillas filled with various ingredients). Check my ...
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Lentils Salad and Sautéed Prawns
Lentils and prawns are two ingredients that are good sources of protein and other beneficial nutrients. Lentils are known to be part of the world’s healthiest foods. They are low in calories and high in vitamins, minerals and fibre. Prawns are also low in calories (low fat) and contain numerous ...
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Chicken Drumsticks & 5 Vegetables Casserole
Chicken drumsticks and your five a day in one go! This comfort dish is quick to prepare and so good, taste and nutrition wise. For a healthier version, remove the skin on the drumsticks.
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Hungarian Goulash
Goulash has originated and is a national dish in Hungary but it is also a popular meal in other parts of Europe. It is a stew of meat (any meat) and vegetables and seasoned mainly with paprika. It is served with either home made dumplings, or potatoes, or noodles, or ...
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Sticky chicken (Kung Pao)
This classic dish originated in the Szechuan Province but is found throughout China, with some variations. Kung Pao chicken is also a staple of westernised Chinese cuisine, served in most Chinese restaurants. It is spicy, sweet, savory and most of all, addictive! In my recipe, I have added some broccoli ...
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