VEGETABLE LO MEIN

VEGETABLE LO MEIN ...another great vegetable recipe to taste ...nice !

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 pound fresh noodles
• 6 Chinese mushrooms, soaked in water
• 3 large celery stalks, cut in 3" lengths
• 2 bamboo shoots, chopped
• 1 cup bean sprouts
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar

INSTRUCTIONS
Boil noodles in salted water until just done, about 4 minutes. Drain well and rinse in cold water briefly.Stir in a small amount of oil to prevent sticking. Stir fry the mushrooms, celery, bamboo shoots and bean sprouts in oil. Add salt and broth, oyster sauce and sugar.Push vegetables up side of the wok and add noodles, stir to warm, then mix in vegetables.Add a teaspoon of cornstarch mixed with a teaspoon of water if a thicker sauce is desired. The vegetable recipe is ready to serve...enjoy it !

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MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE SOUP

MEDITERRANEAN VEGETABLE SOUP ...a great vegetable recipe to try ! Nice one !

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 carrot, halved lengthwise and sliced
• 2 stalks celery, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken or beef broth
• 2 cups water
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, not drained
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon oregano
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 15 oz. can cannelini or white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup pasta bows
• Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1 small head escarole (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS
Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery, and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, broth, water, tomatoes, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and beans.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. If escarole is being used, wash, tear into 2 inch pieces and add to soup 15 minutes before soup is done, or at the same time as the pasta.
Add the pasta bows and cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pasta and escarole is tender.Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
The vegetable recipe is ready to serve...nice ! Enjoy the soup !

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