Best Paula Wolferts Roasted Vegetables With Garlic And Herbs Recipes

PAULA WOLFERT'S ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

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This recipe came to The Times in 1991 by way of Paula Wolfert, the prolific Mediterranean cookbook author and James Beard Award winner. It is a simple treatment she obtained from a woman in Corfu, an island off the coast of Greece in the Ionian Sea. It makes the best of a medley of vegetables - and the recipe can be varied according to what is on hand. "The combination of intense, good flavors - charred tomatoes, Greek olive oil and the herb accents of parsley, dill and mint - is wonderful, she says. Imported feta cheese (this roasted version would be lovely), oily black olives and crusty bread are the best accompaniments. Oh, and wine.

Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories dinner, lunch, main course, side dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, peeled, cored, sliced thin, sprinkled with a pinch of sugar
1 1/2 pounds medium boiling potatoes, pared, each cut into six wedges
1 pound medium red or yellow onions, each cut into six wedges
1 pound zucchini, trimmed, rinsed, cut into one-and-a-fourth-inch chunks
2 ribs celery, trimmed, stringed, and cut into one-and-one-fourth-inch chunks
2 teaspoons fine chopped garlic
2 teaspoons fine salt
1/2 teaspoon fine ground pepper
1/3 cup fine chopped parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped dill
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint or marjoram
1/4 cup fruity extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Set an oven rack in the upper middle position. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a large baking dish (such as a 13-by-11-by-2-inch lasagna pan).
Spread half the tomatoes on the bottom of the dish. Scatter the potatoes, onions, zucchini and celery on top. Lay the remaining tomatoes over the vegetables. Sprinkle with the garlic, salt, pepper and herbs and drizzle with oil. Bake the dishes for 30 minutes. Remove it from the oven; stir carefully to redistribute the vegetables, then bake for another 30 to 40 minutes without disturbing. Serve hot or lukewarm.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 236, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 810 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

ROASTED MIXED VEGETABLES

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Make this your go-to recipe any time roasted vegetables are on the menu. The technique will work for any high-moisture vegetable, and the process of cutting your selected vegetables into 1-inch pieces allows them all to cook at the same rate. The optional garlicky yogurt sauce turns a pan of roasted veggies into a light meal, especially when paired with some crusty bread or a bowl of rice or other grains, or you can serve these as a colorful side dish.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories vegetables, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 2 to 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cups vegetables (any combination of broccoli, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, brussels sprouts, mushrooms), cut into 1-inch pieces (see Tip)
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
Freshly ground black pepper
4 fresh thyme sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried thyme (optional)
1 cup whole-milk Greek yogurt
1 to 2 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Pinch each salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Prepare the vegetables: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Add the vegetables to a rimmed sheet pan. Add 2 tablespoons oil, the salt, pepper and thyme (if using), and gently toss vegetables to coat. Use your hands to spread the vegetables out into one layer, spacing them evenly all over the pan.
Transfer to the oven and roast until they are tender and browned, 30 to 40 minutes, stirring at least once during roasting for even cooking.
While vegetables roast, you can make yogurt sauce if you like: In a small bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, oil, salt and pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning. Cover and place in the refrigerator until ready to use.
Serve roasted vegetables with a dollop of garlic yogurt, if desired, and a drizzle of oil on top.

PAULA WOLFERT'S MOROCCAN EGGPLANT ZAALOUK

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This amazing cooked Moroccan salad from Paula Wolfert's The Food of Morocco is bursting with flavour. Spread it on crusty bread or grilled pita. It keeps well in the refrigerator for several days.

Provided by fognozzle2030

Categories Moroccan

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 medium eggplants (about 3/4 lb each)
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, divided
2 cups drained chopped canned tomatoes or 1 lb fresh tomato, peeled, halved, seeded and chopped
1 pinch sugar
1 tablespoon crushed garlic
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (or to taste)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt

Steps:

1. Pierce eggplants in one or two places with a toothpick. Either grill for 20 to 30 minutes until blackened and collapsed or cut in half lengthwise, place cut side down on foil lined baking sheets and broil until blackened and tender for 20 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a colander in the sink. Peel while hot and drain until cool. Squeeze gently to remove any bitter juices.
2. Meanwhile, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a medium nonstick skillet over moderate heat. Add tomatoes, sugar, garlic, cumin, paprika, cayenne, 1/2 tsp salt and cook, stirring occasionally 20 minutes. Crush eggplant and add to skillet. Add cilantro and cook 10 to 15 minutes longer or until thick and juicy. Add lemon juice and salt to taste. Cool and refrigerate overnight.
3. Serve at room temperature. Stir in remaining olive oil just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.4, Fat 18.8, SaturatedFat 2.6, Sodium 179, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 9.7, Protein 4