FRAGRANT VEGETABLES

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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 - 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large onions, sliced thin
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot red-pepper flakes
8 ounces carrot sticks
8 ounces cauliflower florets
1 pound broccoli florets
1 28-ounce can plum tomatoes, drained
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Salt, if desired
Fresh coriander, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet and saute onions until golden and very soft.
  • Stir in garlic, cumin, cinnamon, ginger and hot pepper flakes and cook, stirring, about 1 minute.
  • Add carrots and cook 5 minutes.
  • Stir in caulifower and broccoli. Crush the drained tomatoes in your hand directly into the skillet. Season with black pepper. Cover and simmer about 10 minutes so flavors can meld. Add salt, if desired. Serve over couscous, sprinkled with fresh coriander leaves, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 134, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 774 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Kiran Salvi
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Shevon Mark
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I'm going to make this for dinner tonight.


Furqanmemon Parekh
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This recipe looks delicious!


Milthon Telles Ocana
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


Geetha Somaru
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This is a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful side dish.


William Chris Kennie
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the vegetables and they all wanted the recipe.


Dorothy Davis
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the roasted vegetables and they even asked for seconds!


Ana Giny
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I'm not usually a big fan of vegetables, but this dish changed my mind! The vegetables were so tender and flavorful. I couldn't get enough of them.


Solomon
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This is my new favorite vegetable dish! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love that you can use any type of vegetables you have on hand.


Yooh Ahmed
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I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The vegetables were so flavorful and fragrant. I especially loved the roasted garlic and thyme. Will definitely be making this again.