Moroccan Vegetables Deepak Chopra Food

MOROCCAN ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Combine all vegetables and garlic in a large bowl; combine spices and oil in a small bowl; mix together and spread dressed vegetables on 11x17" tray (I use a cookie sheet).
• Bake at 400F for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven, stir well and bake for another 20 minutes.
• Serve warm Per 15 oz serving = 296cal, 8g pro, 9.5g fat, 49g carb, 10g fibre.

ROASTED MOROCCAN-STYLE VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Spray two rimmed baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.
• Whisk together 3 tablespoons of the oil, lemon juice, garlic, 2 teaspoons salt, coriander, cinnamon, cumin and ginger in a large bowl. Add the onions, eggplant, sweet potatoes and tomatoes and toss well to fully coat the vegetables. Divide among the prepared baking sheets and arrange in a single layer. Roast until the sweet potatoes and eggplant are lightly browned and fully softened, 50 to 55 minutes, rotating trays and switching from top to bottom halfway through.
• Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl. Toss with the apricots, cilantro and remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Season to taste with salt.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot. Stir in onions; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add carrots and parsnips. Cover and cook until vegetables have softened slightly, about 5 minutes.
• Stir in the pumpkin puree and stock. Bring to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Cover and let simmer until vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasonings, if necessary. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• Ladle soup in batches into a food processor and blend until smooth (or use an immersion blender). If soup is too thick, thin with additional stock. Return pureed soup to the pot and heat through.
• To make the garnish, heat olive oil in a small skillet. Cook garlic and parsley over low heat 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in paprika. Swirl a half teaspoon of garnish on each serving of soup.

MOROCCAN VEGETABLES (DEEPAK CHOPRA)

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Add the leeks, garlic, oregano, black pepper, curry powder, allspice, and aminos and sauté over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the bell pepper, celery and tomatoes and continue to sauté for 2 or 3 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, add the stock and simmer, covered for up to 1/2 hour.
• Bring 3 quarts of water to a boil in a large pot. Add the carrots and cauliflower and blanch for 2 minutes, or lightly steam in a steamer. Drain the vegetables and set aside. In the same large pot, heat the vegetable stock and the zucchini, and simmer for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the carrots and cauliflower, the spinach, and the chili sauce. Heat just to the boiling point, add the broccoli, and stir. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the broccoli. Garnish with toasted pine nuts, freshly chopped dill, and feta cheese. Serve over pasta, couscous, grains, or as a side dish stew.
• Variation: Bake four 4-ounce boneless chicken breasts or four 4-ounce freshwater bass fillets in the sauce and serve vegetables on the side.