Roasted Vegetables With Herbed Feta Pistachio And Pomegranate Recipes

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH FETA AND HERBS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat the oven to 220°C/200°C fan/Gas 7 and line two large baking sheets with baking paper (see tip). 2. Place the vegetables in a large bowl, then add the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss until coated. Arrange in a single layer on the lined baking sheets. 3. Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes until golden and a little charred, turning them halfway through if needed. The vegetables will be all be cooked when the squash is tender. Leave to cool on the baking sheets. 4. Place all of the dressing ingredients in a jug, then mix well and season with salt and pepper. 5. Put the roasted vegetables on a serving platter or in a bowl, pour over the dressing and check the seasoning. Scatter with the chopped herbs and the feta (if using). Prepare ahead: The vegetables and herbs can be prepared (sliced and chopped) up to 2 hours in advance. The dressing can be made up to a day ahead. Mary's Classic Tip: The vegetables will fill two large baking sheets, so you will need to use two oven shelves. Make sure they are both positioned in the upper levels of the oven, so the vegetables all cook at roughly the same rate. Turn halfway if needed.

POMEGRANATE-PISTACHIO PILAF

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, bring the lentils to a boil in about 1 cup water; reduce the heat to low and let simmer until just tender, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat and add the onions, carrots and celery and cook until the onions are tender, about 10 minutes. Add the sausage, if using, and cook, breaking up any clumps, until lightly browned, about 8 minutes. Stir in the rice, pistachios, fennel seeds, turmeric, thyme and 1 teaspoon salt; cook until the rice is opaque, about 3 minutes. Stir into the lentils and add 1 3/4 cups water. Bring to a boil, then cover completely and simmer over low heat until cooked, about 45 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, without removing the cover, 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and top with the pomegranate seeds.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss together vegetables and oil in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets, and roast until golden, mixing halfway through, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Transfer pomegranate juice to a bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over warm vegetables, and toss with pomegranate seeds.