Vegetarian meals might be without meat but that doesn’t mean they are without flavour! Here at Hillview, we think that vegetarian meals are one of the best ways to celebrate whole foods and seasonal produce. To help you experience the very best vegetarian meals we have compiled our top 3 flavour-packed recipes. Try one of these recipes this week and we’re sure you won’t even miss the meat!  

Spicy Tomato and Coconut Braised Peas

This tasty dish is great for an end-of-week meal when your fridge is running a little low on fresh produce. 

Ingredients you’ll need:

• Extra virgin olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 long red chilli, finely chopped
• 1 x 400g can diced tomatoes
• 1 x 400ml can coconut milk
• 500g frozen peas
• Cooked white rice, to serve

Step 1. 

In a medium saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil, then add the garlic and chilli, frying for 1 minute until aromatic. Add the diced tomatoes, season with about ¼ teaspoon of salt and a few turns of black pepper. Cover and cook on low heat for about 6-8 minutes, until the tomato mixture is thick.

Step 2. 

Add the coconut milk, and season again with sea salt. Cover and cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavours to meld. Add the frozen peas and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes or so, until the peas are soft and everything is heated through (avoid cooking the peas for too long as you want to retain the greenness). Remove from the heat and serve immediately with rice.

Carrot and Potato Fritters

These fritters are easy and delicious for a weeknight snack! 

Ingredients you’ll need:

• 3 carrots
• 1 potato
• 1 small onion
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp self-raising flour
• Salt (to taste)
• A pinch cayenne pepper
• ¼ tsp paprika
• 1 tbsp marjoram (chopped)
• Peanut oil

Step 1. 

Peel and coarsely grate 3 carrots, 1 potato and 1 small onion into a large bowl. Add 2 eggs, 2 tbsp self-raising flour, salt (to taste), a pinch cayenne pepper, ¼ tsp paprika and 1 tbsp marjoram (chopped).

Step 2. 

Heat 3-4 tbsp peanut oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Shallow-fry tablespoons of mixture for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden and cooked through (do not overheat oil or fritters will burn before they're cooked).

Step 3. 

Enjoy!

Pumpkin and Leek Risotto

This hearty favourite is perfect for those colder nights. 

Ingredients you’ll need:

• 6 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• Butter
• 1 small leek (washed and finely sliced)
• 2 cups arborio rice
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 1/2 cups pumpkin (chopped)
• Salt and freshly cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan

Step 1.

In a saucepan, bring 6 cups stock to a simmer.

Step 2.

Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add 1 small leek (washed and finely sliced). Stir for 4-5 minutes or until soft. Reduce heat to low. Add 2 cups arborio rice and stir to coat with butter.

Step 3.

Add 1/2 cup dry white wine and cook, stirring, until liquid is absorbed.

Step 4.

Add stock, a ladleful at a time, stirring after each addition until all liquid is absorbed. When rice is half-cooked, add 1 1/2 cups pumpkin (chopped). Continue cooking, stirring and adding stock until rice is cooked but firm to the bite (about 15 minutes).

Step 5.

Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper, then stir in 1/2 cup grated parmesan and 2 tbsp butter and serve topped with extra parmesan.

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