Turkish Green Bean Salad

http://www.vegan-food.net/recipe/278/Turkish-Green-Bean-Salad/

INGREDIENTS

* 450 grams / 1 pound fresh string beans
* 3 tablespoons olive oil
* 1 onion, chopped
* 1 ripe tomato, chopped
* Salt and black pepper to taste
* 1/2 cup water
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced


METHOD
Remove stems from the beans, wash and cut into 2.5 centimeter / 1 inch pieces.

Heat oil in a lidded saucepan. Saute onions for several minutes, then add tomato and beans. Continue to toss and saute for several minutes, then add salt, pepper and water. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, or until beans are tender. The water should have evaporated and be nearly gone. Remove from the heat, check seasonings, add lemon juice and chill. Serve at room temperature with parsley.


Result: 4.5
Preparation: quick and easy, especially if some of the tomato sauce is used for something else like eggplant parmigiana.

Zucchini Slice

INGREDIENTS

375g zucchini
1 large onion
3 rashers bacon
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup self-raising flour
½ cup oil
5 eggs
salt, pepper

METHOD

Grate unpeeled zucchini coarsely, finely chop onion and bacon.

Combine zucchini, onion, bacon, cheese, sifted flour, oil and lightly beaten eggs, season with salt and pepper.

Pour into well greased lamington tin (base measures 16cm x 26cm), bake in moderate oven 30 to 40 minutes or until browned.

Also works with ham, and is good with some chopped fresh basil.

Result: 4
Preparation: dead easy, and makes good leftovers