Panasonic NN-CD989S Cookbook page 35

VEGETABLES AND SIDE DISHES
SPINACH AND PHYLLO PIE
10 oz fresh spinach or frozen
spinach, defrosted and
well-drained
8 oz Feta cheese
2 eggs
1 ⁄ cup milk or cream
2
1 tbsp flour
1 ⁄ tsp nutmeg
2
dash ground pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
4 sheets phyllo pastry,
defrosted
2 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp sesame seeds
Wash spinach and remove leaves from stalks. Cut
leaves finely and place into a 3-quart (3 L) casserole
dish. Cover and cook at P7 3 - 5 minutes. Drain well.
Crumble in Feta cheese.
To Bake: Place Oven Rack on Ceramic Tray. Preheat
oven to 400˚F (200˚C). In a small bowl, beat eggs
lightly and combine with cream, flour, nutmeg,
pepper and garlic. Place spinach and cheese into a
9" (23 cm) pie plate and add egg mixture. Lay one
sheet of phyllo over top of spinach mixture. Brush
with melted butter and repeat method with remaining
sheets of phyllo, brushing with butter between each
layer of phyllo. Trim off excess phyllo around edges
and press down at the sides of dish. Brush with
butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. With a sharp
knife, cut a diamond pattern in top of pastry. Bake at
400˚F (200˚C) for 15 - 20 minutes.
Makes: 4 - 6 servings
SESAME BROCCOLI AND
CAULIFLOWER
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 ⁄ bunch broccoli, cut into
2
flowerettes
1 small head cauliflower,
cut into flowerettes
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 ⁄ tsp ginger
4
To Microwave: Place oil and sesame seeds in a
2 1 ⁄ -quart (2.5 L) casserole. Cook at P7 4 minutes.
2
Add broccoli and cauliflower. Mix soy sauce and
ginger. Pour over vegetables, stir well. Cover with
plastic wrap. Cook at P7 6 - 7 minutes, stir once.
Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.
Makes: 4 servings
300 g
240 g
2
125 ml
15 ml
2 ml
1
4
30 ml
10 ml
GREEN BEANS AMANDINE
1 ⁄ cup
4
1 ⁄ cup
4
30 ml
1 lb
15 ml
1 ⁄
2
1 ⁄ cup
4
1 ⁄ tsp
2
1
15 ml
1 ml
To Microwave: Combine almonds and butter in a
2-cup (500 ml) glass measuring cup. Cook at P7
1 - 2 minutes, or until almonds are lightly browned,
reserve. Combine beans and water in a 1-quart
(1 L) casserole. Cook, covered with lid at P7
4 - 6 minutes, or until beans are tender, stir once.
Add remaining ingredients and almonds and butter.
Let stand, covered, 3 minutes before serving.
Makes: 4 servings
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Spinach And Phyllo Pie
slivered almonds
butter or margarine
fresh green beans, cut
into 1 1 ⁄ " (4 cm) pieces
2
water
salt
dash ground nutmeg,
optional
60 ml
60 ml
500 g
60 ml
2 ml