 Wysłany: Śro 5:29, 13 Kwi 2011 Temat postu: air max tn plus Italian Meatball Sandwich and Vege |
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| 1 cup cubed eggplant (peeled)1 cup cubed zucchini1 pound extra firm tofu, cubed (reserve water)1/2 cup Breadcrumbs1/4 cup Wholewheat flour1/2 teaspoon Salt1/4 teaspoon Cayenne1 teaspoon Basil1 teaspoon Oregano1/2 teaspoon Thyme1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder1 teaspoon favorite Mustard1 cup chopped onions1 Tbsp. vegetable oil4 cups spicy brown sauce (recipe above)6 Italian bread rolls or mini-baguettes Air Max 24 7, split1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella Cheese
Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in sauté pan over medium heat until hot. Add onion and 2 teaspoons of the garlic. Cook until onion is tender and glassy. Add tomatoes and their liquid, 2 teaspoons basil, 1 teaspoon oregano, 2 bay leaves, 1 teaspoon tarragon, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, dry red wine and red pepper; cover. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally.Once sauce has simmered for an hour, add dry sherry and let simmer 20 minutes more. Then, remove bay leaves.Combine meat, scallions, bread crumbs, egg white air max tn plus, 2 tablespoons water, remaining spices and mustard in medium bowl until well blended. Shape into small meatballs. Makes one dozen.Heat final 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat until hot. Add in meatballs. Fry 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.Split ciabatta or mini-French loaves. Brush lightly with olive oil and grill the inside surfaces very quickly on extremely high heat to help them stand up to the meatballs and sauce. Place 3 or 4 meatballs on bottom half of the bread; spread warmed spicy sauce over the meatballs; cover with top bread half and serve. Makes 4 to 6 portions.Vegetarian Meatballs Heat 1/2 portion of olive oil over medium-high heat and put in onions. Add garlic and cook until onions are glassy. Then add vegetables and cook until tender. Add 1/4 portion of the brown sauce; mix lightly. Add 1/2 portion of each spice. Cook until heated through, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and set aside vegetable mixture to cool to room temperature.Once mixture is room temperature air max tn viii, mix in cubes of firm tofu, breadcrumbs, whole wheat flour and remaining spices. Should the mixture become too dry, use small amounts of the tofu water and sauce - alternating - to bring mixture to a good consistency for rolling into "meatballs".Heat remaining olive oil over medium high heat in a clean, large skillet. Cook vegetarian meatballs 5 minutes each. Stir occasionally and roll meatballs in the skillet to get even browning. Drain on paper towels.Spoon 4 meatballs onto each roll. Top sandwiches evenly with warmed brown sauce then, sprinkle with cheese. Place on rack of broiler pan. Broil until cheese is melted. Serve - makes enough for 4 to 6 portions. Meatballs and Italian Brown Sauce1/2 cup Olive Oil1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped3 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped(1) 14 1/2 oz canned crushed tomatoes untrained2 1/2 teaspoons dried basil leaves2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves2 teaspoons dried tarragon leaves3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper2 bay leaves1 cup dry red wine1/4 cup dry sherry1 pound lean ground beef1/2 cup chopped scallions1/2 cup Italian bread crumbs1 egg white1/2 teaspoon ground mustard4 Ciabatta rolls or French rolls These recipes reflect a spicy, brown sauce rather than the tomato sauce that many Americans have come to expect of Italian dishes. This brown sauce includes chopped tomato and is a representation of those sauces typically found in the Piedmont region of Italy. |
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