rootvegetables – nathalieskitchen

This week at the market I was inspired by the wild caught cod fish at the seafood counter. I made a green curry earlier this week and tonight I just want to make a basic fish and vegetables dish. I used vegetables I had in my pantry along with a box of couscous.

Pan Fried Cod with Vegetables

Servings: 4
Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients:

1 or 2 large fillets of Cod
1 lemon
1/2 stick butter
1 cup of butternut squash (cubed)
2 carrots (sliced)
1 cup green beens (chopped)
2 small potatoes (sliced)
2 tablespoons fresh parsley
1/4 cup pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and Pepper

Directions:

In a large pan, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add salt
Add squash, carrots and potatoes and cook until semi soft (about 5 minutes)
Remove from water and set aside
Add green beans and cook for about 3 minutes
In a large skillet add 1/4 stick butter and melt
Add cooked vegetables and pine nuts to the butter and olive oil and cook for 5-8 minutes (until brown)
Remove vegetables from pan and set aside
While the pan is still hot, place then remaining butter
Season the cod fillet with salt and pepper and place in hot pan
Squeeze lemon juice and sprinkle parsley over the cod while cooking
Cook until no longer translucent.
Serve with vegetables and couscous

Today is my farmers market shopping day, time to see what vegetables I’ll be cooking with this week! I picked up some beautiful carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, and tons of fresh herbs.

I’m still trying to cut down on 90% of my carb intake and trying to make different recipes is challenge. I don’t like eating the same things often (unless it sushi). These turkey meatballs are similar ingredients to the turkey meatloaf I made the other night so I knew it would be delicious. I scanned the internet for some ideas and came up with my own recipe, I have to say they turned out great!

You can eat this with some turkey gravy if you want.

Surprise Turkey Meatballs

Servings: 4-6
Time: 1hr 30mins
Difficulty: easy
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Surprise Turkey Meatballs

Ingredients:

1 package of dark meat ground turkey
1/2 Sweet white onion
3 cloves garlic
1 handful of parsley
1 teaspoon of dried oregano
1/4 cup of Panko breadcrumbs + 1/4 cup to roll the meatballs in
1 egg (beaten)
Fresh Mozzarella balls (tiny)
1 tablespoon balsamic glaze
1/2 cup parmesan cheese + 1/4 cup to roll the meatballs in
Salt and Pepper

Directions:

Heat oven to 400 degrees
Oil the tiny cupcake pan with either spray or olive oil using a brush.
On a plate mix 1/2 cup of parmesan cheese and 1/2 cup of Panko breadcrumbs.
In a food processor blend the onion, garlic and parsley together until chopped up. Place ingredients in a large bowl and add Panko, Parmesan, balsamic glaze, beaten egg, oregano, salt and pepper and mix together. Add the turkey and stir until completely mixed. Use a tablespoon to scoop turkey mixture and form into a ball, push the mozzarella ball into the middle and push the meat around it to close and roll it in the Panko mix. Place the meatball in the cupcake pan.
Bake in oven for 20 minutes
Serve immediately