Delectable Northern European-Inspired Vegetarian Lunch for Two
Welcome to a delightful culinary journey to the Northern European regions, crafted specially for a vegetarian-friendly and allergen-aware meal. This dish incorporates the crispness of romaine lettuce, the sweetness of pineapples and currants, and the earthy richness of yams, all harmonized with the aromatic essence of classic Northern European herbs and spices. Prepared to surprise and satiate, this vegetarian lunch is both nutritious and bursting with flavor.
Serves: 2, Difficulty: Expert
Ingredients
- 200 grams romaine lettuce
- 150 grams yams, cubed
- 100 grams pineapples, cubed
- 50 grams currants
- 50 grams snow peas, halved
- 200 ml soy milk
- 2 tablespoons rose water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Begin by preheating the oven to 200°C. Place the cubed yams on a baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and season with salt, pepper, and dried thyme. Roast for 25-30 minutes, until tender and golden brown.
- While the yams are roasting, prepare the dressing by combining soy milk, rose water, Dijon mustard, a pinch of salt, and dried basil in a small bowl. Whisk until smooth and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the romaine lettuce, halved snow peas, cubed pineapples, and currants. Mix in the roasted yams once they are done.
- Drizzle the rose water dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine all the ingredients.
- Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the salad for a fresh and aromatic finish.
- Serve the salad immediately and enjoy the delightful medley of flavors.
Tips
- For a crunchier texture, lightly toast the snow peas in a dry skillet for 2 minutes before adding them to the salad.
- Ensure the yams are evenly coated with olive oil and spices before roasting for a uniform flavor.
- To enhance the sweetness, consider adding a teaspoon of rose water to the pineapples before combining them with the other ingredients.
Nutritional Information
| Nutritional Component | Per 100g | Per Serving |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 150 calories, 627 kJ | 300 calories, 1254 kJ |
| Fat | 8 grams | 16 grams |
| Saturated Fat | 1 grams | 2 grams |
| Carbohydrates | 16 grams | 32 grams |
| Sugars | 8 grams | 16 grams |
| Proteins | 4 grams | 8 grams |
| Salt | 1 grams | 2 grams |
