Good Vegan and Vegetarian Food

Balsamic Roasted Carrots

Ingredients:

12 lg Carrots (about 2 lb)
1/4 c Balsamic vinegar
2 ts Olive oil
1/4 ts Salt
1/4 ts Pepper

Preparation:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut carrots in half lengthwise. Cut diagonally into 1″ pieces to equal 5 cups. Combine carrots and next 4 ingredients in a bowl. Stir well. Spoon carrot mixture onto a jelly-roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake for 40 minutes or until carrots are soft and browned, stirring every 15 minutes.

Rice Pilaf

Makes: 4-5 Servings

3 1/2 Cups Brown Rice
2/3 Lb Mushrooms - Chopped
6 Cups Water
1 Green Pepper - Chopped
1 Purple Onion - Diced
3 Plum Tomatoes - Diced
1 Red/Yellow Pepper - Chopped
Salt & Pepper (if desired)

Directions:

1. Boil water.
2. Add ingredients.
3. Cover & simmer.
4. Add more water if needed.
5. Serve when rice is cooked & vegetables are soft.