VEGAN OVEN ROASTED PUMPKIN WEDGES WITH CRANBERRY, PECAN AND CHILE PESTO
This sweet and savory pumpkin dish came to The Times from Tara Deshpande Tennebaum in 2015 when the Well blog invited readers to share their favorite vegetarian Thanksgiving recipes. Ms. Deshpande Tennebaum, who is from Mumbai, married a Minnesotan, and has come to love the holiday. She developed this recipe when they were in India for Thanksgiving one year, using red pumpkin, a native vegetable that is similar to American pumpkin.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Time 2h25m
Yield Serves 10 with about 2 wedges each
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- To make the pesto: Combine cranberries, orange juice and 1/2 cup grapeseed oil in a bowl to soak while you prepare the other components. In a medium skillet, dry roast the pecans over a medium flame until fragrant, about 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to a tray and allow to cool. Gently toast the red chile flakes about 1 minute in the same skillet and remove to a small plate or bowl. Blitz the cranberries and orange juice in a small food processor. Add chile flakes, thyme and three-fourths of the pecans and process until smooth. Add the remaining pecans and pulse one or two times for a chunky consistency. Season with kosher salt to taste, and more red chile flakes if desired. Set the pesto aside or refrigerate.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Slice open the pumpkin and remove seeds and fibers. Slice pumpkin into 1ΒΌ-inch-thick wedges. Brush all over with 1/2 cup grapeseed oil. Sprinkle with sea salt. Place on a rimmed baking sheet and cover with foil.
- Roast covered for 90 minutes. Remove foil and increase heat to 375 degrees and cook another 20 to 30 minutes, until the edges begin to caramelize. Allow to cool slightly before serving wedges with the pesto.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 401, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 29 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 673 milligrams, Sugar 17 grams
VEGAN QUICK BISCUITS
This dead simple recipe is an adaptation of one brought to The Times by Chloe Coscarelli, the vegan chef and cookbook author. These delicious biscuits are easy - no rolling or folding required - and the maple "butter" comes together in a snap.
Provided by Tara Parker-Pope
Categories easy, breads, quick breads
Time 40m
Yield 8 biscuits
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 425 degrees. Whisk together flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Add margarine and cut it roughly into flour using a pastry cutter, until mixture is the texture of coarse meal with a few larger margarine lumps. Work quickly so the margarine does not melt. Add nondairy milk and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined. Do not overwork.
- Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and pat into an oblong shape, about 1 inch thick. Using a 2-inch floured cookie or biscuit cutter, cut the biscuits out and place them on a baking sheet. Brush the tops lightly with melted margarine and bake for about 12 to 15 minutes, or until they begin to turn golden. Remove biscuits from oven immediately and transfer to a wire rack to cool.
- Make the maple "butter": In a mixing bowl, using a whisk or electric mixer, whip margarine with maple syrup until light and fluffy. Refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 442, UnsaturatedFat 23 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 3 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 464 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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