brassicas vegatable bolognese
Brassicas are about the healthiest group of vegetables you can eat! This is a vegetarian/vegan dish that is so delicious you wont miss the meat! Please substitute other vegetables from the brassicas family in any amounts you chose- most any cruciferous ones will do. I added half and half and Parmesan, but you can substitute with soy milk and vegan cheese for vegan diets. This version was delicious with home made ricotta and a few fried leaves of kale for garnish. Serve over pasta and Enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 - onion, minced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 - small turnip, chopped
- 1 cup broccoli, chopped
- 2 cups cauliflower, chopped
- 1 cup kale, finely chopped
- 1 can tomato paste
- 1/2 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 cup canned plum tomatoes, hand squeezed
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable or mushroom stock
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 1/2 - bay leaf
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/3 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, finely chopped
- - salt
How To Make brassicas vegatable bolognese
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Step 1Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the onions, garlic and salt. Sauté until just golden.
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Step 2Place chopped turnip, broccoli, cauliflower in a food processor, and pulse until finely minced. Add to the onion mixture and cook for 2-3 minutes or until just softened.
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Step 3Stir in the tomato paste and continue to cook , stirring occasionally, until the paste has coated the vegetables and turned a deep dark red. -
Step 4Turn the heat to medium high, add the wine and reduce , stirring often scraping up any browned bits. When the wine has almost evaporated, add the tomatoes, stock, half and half, pepper flakes, dried oregano, thyme and bay leaf. heat to low and simmer for about an hour, stirring occasionally, adding additional stock if needed. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and basil, cook for an additional 10-15 minutes. Season with additional salt if necessary.
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Step 5Serve over tagliatelle or fettuccine with fresh ricotta and additional Parmesan if desired. Enjoy!!
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