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HOW TO: Mirepoix (Carrots + Onions + Celery)

A simple, balanced, vegetable base that is the beginning of many recipes, a mirepoix is the French-style combination of onions, celery and carrots. This simple combination will add a depth of flavor to soups, sauces and more.

HOW TO: Mirepoix (Carrots + Onions + Celery)

Heat a large pot over medium-low heat, then add:

1 Tbsp butter

1/2 cup carrots, finely diced

Cook, stirring periodically for 3-5 minutes, then add:

1 cup onions, finely diced

1/2 cup celery, finely diced

Stir regularly, allowing the vegetables to slowly soften as the flavors meld and intensify. Continue to cook for 7-12 minutes. Once the vegetables are soft the mirepoix is ready to incorporate into a sauce, stew, gravy, etc.

Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: various

  • This recipe can be multiplied or divided as needed for the application. The ratio is 2:1:1 (onions : carrots : celery)

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Cabbage Stir Fry

This quick side dish is filled with fresh cut vegetables.

This quick side dish is filled with fresh cut vegetables and is a great compliment to any meal.

Cabbage Stir Fry

To a skillet or wok, heated to medium, add:

1 Tbsp oil

1/4 cup onions, sliced thin

1 tsp garlic, minced

Sauté for 1 minute. Then add:

1 cup julienned carrots

Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes. Then stir in:

4 cups cabbage, sliced thin

Cook for 2 minutes, finish by stirring in:

1 Tbsp brown sugar

1 Tbsp soy sauce

1/8 tsp ground ginger

Serve hot.

Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: 4 servings

  • Serve as a side dish

  • Substitute or add other vegetables as desired

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Vegetable Stir Fry

Collection of delicious crisp-tender vegetables

Stir Fry is a great side dish and the perfect way to use up extra veggies. We’re sharing our preferred combination but many delicious veggies can be substituted. The secret to very good Stir Fry is to cut each veggie in equal-bite-sized pieces. That will ensure even cooking and enjoyable eating.

Vegetable Stir Fry

  • Gather & prep veggies (place each in a separate prep bowl) listed below.

Preheat skillet over medium heat, add:

1 tsp oil

1/2 cup onions, cut lengthwise into narrow strips

2 tsp garlic cloves, minced

Sauté for 2-3 minutes, then add:

1 tsp oil

1 cup carrots, peeled and cut into 1/8” disks

Allow to cook for 3 minutes, stir and cook an additional 3 minutes. Add:

1 tsp oil

1 cup broccoli, trimmed and cut in bite size pieces

1 cup cauliflower, trimmed and cut into bite size pieces

Cook 3 minutes then stir. Continue to cook until veggies are crisp-tender, about 5 more minutes.

Serve hot over Rice with Sweet & Sour Sauce and Crispy Chicken Bites.

Brenda’s tips:

  • Serving size: serve 4

  • Scale this recipe for more servings by adding additional veggies or increasing the amount of any or all veggies.

  • If needed, prepare the veggies in batches and combine in a large pot to keep warm.

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