Crisp, herb-scented vegetables herald spring. You can replace the baby zucchini and squash with two each sweet yellow peppers and zucchini, thickly sliced, and still keep the colours of the dish.
Grilling the vegetables before baking gives them a subtle smokiness that makes this casserole special. For extraordinary results, use fresh mozzarella (the kind stored in water at Italian delicatessens and cheese shops).
Homemade vegetable broth is the best option for minimizing the sodium content in this delicate, flavourful soup. However, if you prefer to use storebought broth, choose organic, which is lower in sodium.
Rich with noodles and vegetables, this chunky soup needs only a slice of crusty bread to make it the perfect hearty meal.
This traditional hearty soup features lentils, chickpeas, pasta and vegetables with aromatic yet mild spices. In Morocco its name is harira, and it serves to break the Ramadan fast in Muslim homes.
There's nothing fishy about this magnificent supper. It features salmon and showcases healthy vegetables as a colouful bed on which the succulent fish is presented.
This healthy take on fried rice mixes brown rice with a variety of tasty veggies. Shiitake mushroom stems are tougher than the delicate caps but packed with flavour, so reserve them for homemade vegetable stock. Use the stock as a base for mushroom soup or substitute for the vegetable broth in this recipe.
For truly relaxed entertaining, barbecue a few vegetables ahead of time and assemble these delicious nibbles just before company comes.
Grilling vegetables brings out their natural sweetness. A slice of gooey melted cheese adds richness to this delicious vegetarian sandwich, plus you will want to top it with a flavoured mustard, such as Dijonnaise or Proven?e.
This vegetable and chickpea couscous fills you up without filling you out. Chickpeas are high in fibre and iron, and the prunes add a hint of natural sweetness, which makes this all-in-one dish feel indulgent.
