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Hokkaido pumpkin rigatoni with smoked tofu (vegan)

Ingredients for 4 people:

some whole sea salt
about 400 g rigatoni pasta
1 small Hokkaido pumpkin
2 shallots
3 garlic cloves
1 pack of smoked tofu
rapeseed oil
⅛ l white wine
herb salt
freshly ground black pepper
cumin
nutmeg
A little chilli powder
Thyme
In addition:
A few sprigs of fresh coriander and thyme$

Preparation:

1. Bring a pan of water to the boil, add a little whole sea salt and cook the rigatoni pasta until al dente. Drain, keeping a little of the pasta water aside.
2. In the meantime, wash, trim and quarter the Hokkaido pumpkin, remove the seeds and cut into small cubes.
3. Peel and finely chop the shallots.
4. Peel the garlic, remove the centre sprout and cut into thin slices.
5. Finely dice the smoked tofu.
6. Heat the rapeseed oil in a pan and sauté the shallot cubes with the garlic slices.
7. Add the finely diced smoked tofu and fry.
8. Then add the diced Hokkaido pumpkin and continue to fry.
9. Deglaze with the white wine and some of the pasta water.
10. Simmer for a few minutes before adding the cooked rigatoni pasta.
11. Season the stir-fry with herb salt, freshly ground black pepper, cumin, nutmeg, chilli powder and thyme.
12. Wash the coriander, spin it dry and chop it finely.
13. Divide the pasta into bowls and sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander and a little fresh thyme.

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Product description:

The Hokkaido pumpkin, like other pumpkin varieties, is in season during the autumn. If you store it correctly, you can enjoy it for even longer. To do this, store the whole pumpkin in a cool, dry environment and make sure the stem is intact. Damage to the pumpkin will affect how long it can be stored. The Hokkaido pumpkin can weigh several kilos and is therefore considered a giant pumpkin. You can tell whether it is ripe by tapping it with your finger. You should hear a hollow sound. The bright colour of the Hokkaido pumpkin is due to its high beta-carotene content, which is converted into vitamin A in our body. A special feature of the Hokkaido pumpkin is the fact that it does not need to be peeled before consumption.

Celery lamb’s lettuce with roasted walnuts (vegan)

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Ingredients for 4 people:

about 400 g lamb’s lettuce
1 small celeriac
For the dressing:
2 shallots
1 clove of garlic
a few sprigs of fresh parsley, dill and coriander
1/8 l soy cream
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of apple vinegar
1-2 tablespoons medium-hot mustard
herb salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon safflower oil
½ tablespoon flaxseed oil
1 tablespoon sunflower oil
In addition:
about 80 g walnuts

Preparation:

1. If necessary, clean the lamb’s lettuce, wash it and spin it dry.
2. Clean the celeriac, scrub it with the vegetable brush and wash it, then grate or chop it coarsely.
3. For the dressing, peel the shallots and the garlic. Remove the centre sprout from the garlic and finely dice with the shallots.
4. Wash the parsley, dill and coriander, squeeze them dry and finely chop them.
5. Blend the soy cream with the lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, mustard, herb salt, freshly ground black pepper, thistle, linseed and sunflower oil, the diced shallots and garlic with the chopped herbs in a blender.
6. Mix the prepared lamb’s lettuce with the grated or chopped celery and place on plates or in a bowl. Pour the herb cream over it.
7. Roast the walnuts in a dry pan and sprinkle over the celery lamb’s lettuce.

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Product description:

The walnut is a high-quality and healthy food that can be used in a variety of ways, e.g. in muesli, salads, vegetable dishes, dips, pestos, confectionery, etc. The walnut is a healthy appetite suppressant and a delicious snack because it is rich in vitamins and minerals. Compared to other nuts, the walnut has a high omega-3 fatty acid content and is therefore an important plant-based source of this essential fatty acid. It is also rich in fibre and thus aids digestion.

Puff pastry turnover with vegetable filling (lacto-vegetarian)

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Ingredients for one pie:
one package puff pastry
about 40 g Parmesan cheese (grated)
1 onion
1 zucchini
some mushrooms
herb salt
freshly ground black pepper
Herbes de Provence
Piment d’espelette
1 tablespoon oil
100 g dried tomatoes (in oil)
herb salt
freshly ground black pepper
Herbes de Provence
some grated cheese
Furthermore:
baking paper
some milk for brushing the pie

Preparation:

1. For the puff pastry pie, allow the package of puff pastry to come to room temperature.
2. In the meantime, peel the onion, halve it and slice it.
3. Wash and trim the courgette, halve it and slice it.
4. Clean the mushrooms with a damp cloth and cut in half or quarters.
5. Place the prepared vegetables in a bowl and mix with the herb salt, freshly ground black pepper, Herbes de Provence, Piment d’espelette and olive oil.
6. Cover a baking tray with baking paper and place the puff pastry on it. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese.
7. Spread the seasoned vegetable mixture with the dried tomatoes on top.
8. Pull up the puff pastry around the vegetables and press down a little.
9. Sprinkle the grated cheese over the top and brush with the milk.
10. Bake the puff pastry pie in the middle of the oven at 180 degrees C for about 20 minutes until light brown, and serve immediately.

My picks:

If you like, you can replace the grated cheese with blue cheese.

Product description:

Puff pastry is easy to work with and can be used in a wide variety of ways. Since no sugar is used in puff pastry, it can be prepared to be both sweet and savoury. Many ingredients are suitable for this, for example, fruit or vegetables, nuts and dried fruit.

Fennel and field salad with chickpeas (vegan)

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Ingredients for 4 people:

about 400 g lamb’s lettuce
2 fennel bulbs
1 jar or tin of chickpeas
about 100 g grapes
For the dressing:
1 shallot
1 clove of garlic
2 tablespoons safflower oil
1 tablespoon linseed oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons raspberry vinegar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
⅛ litre vegetable cream
herb salt
Freshly ground black pepper
paprika powder
ginger powder
1 heaped tablespoon of dill tips
In addition:
2 tablespoons each of sunflower and pumpkin seeds

Preparation:

1 Clean, wash and spin dry the field salad .
2. wash, clean and quarter the fennel bulbs, remove the stalk and cut into thin slices. Put some of the fennel greens to one side.
3 Drain the chickpeas and rinse with cold water. Drain in a sieve.
4 Wash, pluck and halve the grapes.
5 For the dressing, peel the shallot and garlic. Remove the centre bulb from the garlic and finely dice it with the shallot.
6. mix the safflower, linseed and sesame oil with the raspberry and apple vinegar.
7. pour in the vegetable cream and season with herb salt, freshly ground black pepper, paprika powder, ginger powder and dill tips.
8. place the prepared lamb’s lettuce in a bowl with the fennel slices, drained chickpeas and grapes.
9 Pour the salad dressing over the salad.
10. toast the sunflower and pumpkin seeds in a pan without oil and sprinkle over the fennel and lamb’s lettuce.
11 Garnish with the reserved fennel greens.

My suggestions:

Product description:

Lamb’s lettuce, Rapunzel, field lettuce, mouse ear, has a nutty flavour and tender leaves. It is very popular in autumn and winter. When preparing it, toss the lamb’s lettuce in cold water several times, as dirt and sand can easily collect in the florets. Then spin dry. Only pour the prepared salad dressing over it before serving, otherwise the tender leaves will quickly collapse.