One serving of this dish provides half of the recommended daily dose of fibre.
Panko (Japanese bread crumbs) gives squash wedges a delicious crispy coating. This versatile side dish also makes the perfect vegetarian main course to serve with a green salad.
Kohlrabi looks a little like an alien's head, but its raw radish–cabbage flavour is lovely in salads. Didn't know you could eat rutabaga raw too? You bet! The dressing is equally tasty over julienned celery root or broccoli stems, or shredded Brussels sprouts.
When you're entertaining, make this pretty "log" cake early in the day. Not only will you like its no-bake preparation, you'll just love the compliments it brings.
You can use 1/4 tsp (1 mL) zahtar instead of cumin. Zahtar is a spice mixture available in Middle Eastern stores. Or make your own: mix 1 tbsp (15 mL) toasted sesame seeds, 1-1/2 tsp (7 mL) each ground sumac and dried thyme, and 1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground cumin.
