Low K Vegetables

There are plenty of vegetables to eat

There are plenty of vegetables to eat and enjoy on the low Vitamin K list and the recipes and ideas that follow show just how possible it is to have a delightful meal without green vegies.

Jerusalem artichokes can be eaten raw but must be finely sliced. They have a lovely nutty flavour. Carrots sweeten with cooking. Kumara absorbs any flavours put with it whether a curry, balsamic vinegar or even sugars and syrups. Onions are a delight all the time as are potatoes.

Tofu, rice and couscous are new experiences for some people. Give them a go.

Jerusalem Artichokes

  • INGREDIENTS

  • 300 grams of Jerusalem artichokes
  • 1 dessertspoon of sunflower oil
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon of dried thyme
  • Salt and white pepper to taste
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon of smoky paprika

  • OPTION

  • Cut a large brown onion into quarters and cook with the artichokes.
  • Peel 2 large brown onions and thread them onto a small bamboo stick or individual toothpicks to hold them together. Roast with the artichokes. Remove the sticks before serving.
  • Cook two peeled and chopped parsnips with the artichokes.
  • To make a side dish, add 4 chopped dates and a dessertspoon of flaked or slivered almonds.
  • To serve them cold, mix them with the segments of a grapefruit and a teaspoon of macadamia nuts.
These are a very much under rated vegetable which is very versatile. There are dishes in this book which use raw Jerusalem artichokes. Here, however, are some suggestions for cooking them. They can also be eaten cold.

DIRECTIONS

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 180C.
  2. Pour the oil and the thyme into a small baking tray and place in the oven to warm up.
  3. Scrub clean the artichokes, or peel them, then cut them into chunks.
  4. Put them into the warmed baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper and return the tray to the oven.
  5. Cook for 45 minutes or until golden brown, turning frequently.
  6. Sprinkle with the paprika.
  7. Serve immediately.
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