Rissoni & Spring Vegies

We just love  fresh new spring vegetables and recently only discovered Rissoni ( that's pasta that looks like rice) I must say that these wonderful little "corns" of pasta have me totally sold ! So yesterday with spring not playing ball and it really not being a day for a braai, I had to  instead of making  a spring vegie salad to go with the meat,  make something that was more comfort food for a cold and rainy day !

This is what I used :



Green beans (blanched)
thinly sliced courgettes
very young green asparagus
1 cup of baby peas

1/2 packet Rissoni pasta
about 3 Tbsp butter

Cook the pasta al dente, stirfry the vegies ( not too long please). Add the rissoni and butter and that's it !  just some salt and pepper.. and it tastes devine !





I guess this same mix could also be turned into a wonderful salad with a "gentle" vinaigrette/

Comments

  1. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2010 at 12:05 PM

    I was wondering where you had gone! Please tweet each time you do a new post if you don't post it on .24 as well. I love preserved lemons (caught up on your posts quickly) and have been meaning to make some more for ages now. Have a super day :)

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  2. Gaby866September 20, 2010 at 12:28 PM

    Tandy I have such bad cellphone reception where I live so "tweeting" I mostly do when not at home:)
    but will always also post on Food24 or let you know.. Thanks so much :)

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  3. Julie the Alkaline GirlSeptember 21, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Hi Gaby
    Lovely post- sounds yummy! I have found this type of pasta in a whole grain too! Thank you for adding our site to your blog roll! It is much appreciated:)

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  4. Gaby866September 21, 2010 at 8:29 AM

    Thanks so much Julie! your blog really is inspiring to cook in a healthier way !

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  5. Nina TimmSeptember 21, 2010 at 8:42 AM

    I am sad to only find this blog now. Has it been here for a while. Love your recipes. You do treat produce with great respect!!!
    In true Whoopi Goldberg fashion, I will sing: " I will follow you!"

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  6. Gaby866September 21, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Thanks Nina.. only got this site up last week as I am also on food24 ..:) but really appreciate your comment !

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  7. PinkPolkaDotSeptember 21, 2010 at 3:10 PM

    I just loove your blog - very pretty!!

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  8. Gaby866September 21, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    thanks so very much Pink !!! really appreciate it !:)xox

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