Veggie Magic: Tasty Plant-Based Recipes by Angelia Griffith - HTML preview

CHEESY STUFFED TURNIPS

6 med. turnips, peeled

3/4 c. crushed saltine crackers

1/2 c. shredded Cheddar cheese

1 1/2 c. milk (not used all together)

5 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted (not used all together) Paprika

2 tbsp. all-purpose flour

Cook turnips, covered, in boiling salted water 25 minutes or until tender. Hollow out each turnip, leaving a 1/2-inch shell. Finely chip turnip centers (should have about 1 cup of chopped turnip). Combine crushed crackers, cheese, 1/4 cup of milk and 3 tablespoons of butter. Fill turnips with cheese mixture. Place in a greased 10 x 6 x 2-inch baking pan. Brush with melted butter; sprinkle with paprika. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.

Uncover and bake 10 minutes more. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; blend in flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper. Add remaining milk. Cook and stir until bubbly. Cook 2 minutes more. Stir in chopped turnip. Heat through. Spoon sauce over turnips. Makes 6 servings.

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FRIED GREEN TOMATOES

1 egg, beaten

1/2 c. milk

1/2 c. cornmeal

1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. pepper

4 med.-sized green tomatoes, cut into 1/2-inch slices 3 to 4 tbsp. vegetable oil

Combine egg and milk; set aside. Combine cornmeal, flour, salt and pepper. Dip tomatoes in egg mixture; dredge in cornmeal mixture. Fry in oil until golden brown.

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OKRA CASSEROLE

Onions

Green pepper

Okra

Fresh tomatoes

Olives

Butter

Sautee’ onions and green pepper in butter. Sautee’ okra separately with salt and pepper. When okra is tender, mix with onions and pepper. Layer in casserole dish with fresh tomatoes. Slice olives and put on top. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 45 minutes or until bubbly.

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OKRA GUMBO

1 (5 lb.) hen

3 qts. water

3/4 c. oil or drippings

2 1/2 lbs. okra, cut finely

1 c. onions, chopped

1 c. green onions, chopped

1/2 c. bell pepper, chopped

1/2 c. parsley, chopped

1 (1 lb., 12 oz.) can tomatoes

Salt, pepper, cayenne, Tabasco and Worcestershire sauce Gumbo file'

The day before, boil hen slowly in 3 quarts water that has been seasoned. De-bone and reserve broth, fat removed. In hot fat in large Dutch oven, brown okra, onions, green onions, and bell pepper. Add parsley and tomatoes to the browned vegetables and cook slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add chicken broth and simmer for 45 minutes. Add chicken and season to taste. Serve over rice and sprinkle on gumbo file' just before serving.

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FRIED OKRA

1/2 c. cornmeal

1/4 c. all-purpose flour

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

4 c. tender okra

Bacon drippings

Combine dry ingredients in a paper or plastic bag and mix well. Rinse okra and cut into 3/4 inch slices. Shake in a bag to coat with dry ingredients. Heat drippings in skillet and fry okra turning often until browned. Makes about 6 servings.