Carrots
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Thai Green Curry with Cauliflower
This aromatic vegetarian Thai green curry features this season’s best cauliflower. Full of flavour and simple enough for weeknight dinners. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp coconut oil • 200g/8oz tofu, cubed •…
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Roasted Carrot, Fennel & Lentil Salad
High in fibre, and a good source of vitamin C, this winter salad is a perfect way to use some of your stored carrots. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 30 minutes • 2 tbsp olive oil •…
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Spaghetti Bolognaise With Perpetual Spinach
A rich and comforting dish loaded with vegetables, perfect for this time of year SERVES4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes • 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 carrot, grated •…
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Winter veg chutney
Root crops don’t lend themselves to many preserving possibilities – so when I spotted both swede and carrot amongst the ingredients of the market-leading ‘pickle’ brand, I attempted to reverse-engineer the recipe. But when I tasted my first batch, it…
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Carrot Rosti
Surprisingly easy to make and so tasty, these carrot and potato rostis make a wonderful cooked lunch or a light supper if served with an egg SERVES 4 Preparation time: 20 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes • 800g/1lb 12oz potatoes…
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Beetroot Coleslaw With Grilled Halloumi & Couscous
A vibrant beetroot coleslaw that is great with anything grilled and in sandwiches the next day! SERVES 4 Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes • 2 beetroot, grated • ½ sweetheart cabbage, shredded • 2 small carrots, grated…
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Carrot & Coriander Soup
A classic way to use up some of your seasonal carrots. Enjoy the fresh taste of this easy soup. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 10 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes • 1 tbsp olive oil • 1 large onion, chopped •…
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Carrot & Turkey Bolognese
This pasta dish is packed with delicious and healthy ingredients. Green lentils, chickpeas and lean turkey, great for a filling family dish. SERVES 4 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 45 minutes • 1 pack spaghetti • 8 tomatoes •…
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Organic September
Soil Association launches top food swaps for Organic September Organic September, the UK’s biggest and best celebration of all things organic, is now upon us. Today, 1 September 2016, the Soil Association reveals ‘top food swaps’ people can make to…
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Lentil Stuffed Peppers
A quick and easy stuffed pepper recipe, perfect to serve at a barbecue. SERVES 6 • 200g (7oz) red or green lentils • 2 tbsp olive oil • 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped • 1 carrot, grated • 3…
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Pea & Potato Samosas
Crispy and delicious and well worth the effort, these little parcels are sure to please. You can easily pop a little ground lamb in too… SERVES 12 FOR THE PARCELS • 250g (9oz) plain flour • 1 tsp salt •…
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Sowing Carrots
Here are a few tips you might find useful for sowing carrots The main sowing period is March through to June, though I have sown in July too with good results Don’t sow in soil that has been freshly manured…
