one pot dish

Root Veggie, Chickpea, Barley and Mushroom Stew (vegan) / Varivo od korjenastog povrća, slanutka, ječma i gljiva (vegansko)

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The weather was cold, rainy and gloomy when I made this stew and it was such an awesome comfort food that it made me feel super cozy and satisfied. Coincidentally, my parents gave me some dried porcini mushrooms and they were an awesome addition to this dish. Really, this made for a splendid and cozy feast, full of color and delicious flavor. It also reheated great and was awesome for meal prep.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.83 per serving / 4.97 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

3 carrots (0.30 EUR)

1 parsnip (0.20 EUR)

2 parsley roots (0.40 EUR)

1 sweet potato (0.40 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

2 cups cooked chickpeas (0.40 EUR)

1 cup barley (0.13 EUR)

½ cup dried porcini mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

1 and ½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

2 tsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

2 tbsp nutritional yeast (0.27 EUR)

8 cups veggie broth (0.53 EUR)

Half a bag of frozen leaf spinach (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies. Add the oil, onion, carrots, parsnip and parsley root to a large pot on medium heat and saute for a few minutes so the veggies caramelize. Then add in sweet potato, garlic, chickpeas, barley, dried mushrooms, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, tomato paste, nutritional yeast and veggie broth and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 30-40 minutes, until barley is thoroughly cooked through. Turn off heat, stir in frozen spinach and cover back with a lid so that the spinach thaws and wilts down from residual heat. Serve warm.

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SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,19 kn po porciji / 37,17 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

3 mrkve (2,25 kn)

1 pastrnjak (1,50 kn)

2 korijena peršina (3,00 kn)

1 batat (3,00 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

2 šalice kuhanog slanutka (3,00 kn)

1 šalica ječma (1,00 kn)

½ šalice sušenih vrganja (7,50 kn)

1 i ½ žličica soli (0,02 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana (0,50 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

2 žlice nutritivnog kvasca (2,00 kn)

8 šalica povrtnog temeljca (4,00 kn)

Pola vrećice smrznutog špinata u listovima (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Dodajte ulje, luk, mrkve, pastrnjak i peršin u veliki lonac na srednje jakoj vatri, pa dinstajte nekoliko minuta da se sve karamelizira. Ubacite u lonac batat, češnjak, slanutak, ječam, suhe vrganje, sol, papar, čili, češnjak u prahu, timijan, peršin, lovor, koncentrat rajčice, nutritivni kvasac i temeljac, pa pustite da sve zavrije. Smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 30-40 minuta, dok se ječam skroz ne skuha. Maknite s vatre, umiješajte smrznuti špinat, pa ponovo poklopite da se špinat odmrzne i povene u vrućem varivu. Poslužite toplo.

Root Veggie, Chickpea, Barley and Mushroom Stew (vegan) / Varivo od korjenastog povrća, slanutka, ječma i gljiva (vegansko)

Potato and Sausage Casserole / Složenac od krumpira i kobasica

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This dish is super easy to make and requires very little of your attention. Once you dump it in the oven, you can pretty much go about your business and let it take care of itself. Also, there is no need to precook the potatoes here, which means even less work for you.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.88 EUR per serving / 5.28 EUR for all)

6 large regular potatoes (0.60 EUR)

2 large sweet potatoes (1.00 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

2 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried oregano (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large green bell pepper (0.40 EUR)

3 spicy smoked sausages (2.00 EUR)

1 cup sour cream, divided (0.53 EUR)

1 cup shredded cheese, divided (0.40 EUR)

Additional:

Sunflower seed oil for greasing the pan (0.01 EUR)

METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 200°C. Grease a deeper baking dish with oil and set aside. Peel and thinly slice regular and sweet potatoes, then toss together with salt, black pepper, red pepper, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, oregano and oil. While your potatoes are soaking up the spices, thinly slice bell pepper and cut the sausages into coins.

To your oiled baking dish add half of the of the mixed sliced potatoes in an even layer, top with bell pepper slices, sausage coins, half of the amount of sour cream and half of shredded cheese. Top it all with remaining potatoes, tightly wrap the pan in aluminum foil and bake for one hour. After one hour, uncover the potatoes and bake for additional half an hour to crisp up. About ten minutes before the baking time is up, top the casserole with dollops of remaining sour cream and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. Serve warm.

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SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,56 kn po porciji / 39,36 kn za sve)

6 velikih običnih krumpira (4,50 kn)

2 velika batata (7,00 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

½ žličice češnjaka u prahu (0,25 kn)

2 žličice slatke crvene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana – majčine dušice (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog origana (0,50 kn)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,50 kn)

1 velika zelena paprika (3,00 kn)

3 pikantne dimljene kobasice (15,00 kn)

1 šalica kiselog vrhnja, podijeljena (4,00 kn)

1 šalica ribanog sira, podijeljena (3,00 kn)

Dodatno:

Suncokretovo ulje za namastiti protvan (0,10 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Zagrijte pećnicu na 200°C. Dublji protvan dobro namastite i stavite na stranu. Ogulite i narežite na tanke šnite krumpire i batate, pa pomiješajte sa solju, paprom, čilijem, češnjakom, slatkom paprikom, timijanom, origanom i uljem. Dok krumpiri upijaju sve arome, papriku narežite na tanke trakice, a kobasice na novčiće.

Po dnu nauljene posude poslažite polovicu krumpira i batata u ravnomjernom sloju, pa ih prekrijte sa trakicama paprike, kobasicama, polovicom kiselog vrhnja i polovicom sira. Po svemu poslažite ostatak krumpira i batata, protvan dobro umotajte u aluminijsku foliju te pecite jedan sat. Nakon sat vremena, maknite foliju te pecite još tridesetak minuta da se sve dobro zahrska. Desetak minuta prije kraja pečenja po svemu dodajte ostatak kiselog vrhnja i posipajte preostalim sirom. Poslužite toplo.

Potato and Sausage Casserole / Složenac od krumpira i kobasica

Red Thai Curry Noodle Soup (vegan) / Rezanci u crvenom tajlandskom curryu (veganski)

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Happy New Year, dear friends! I hope that 2021 brings you all much joy and happiness. I won’t go into the current state of things – everyone is struggling in their own way. But here is a delicious and nourishing recipe for you to try out so that you can kickstart the year off with loads of energy.

Just a small heads up before we start, though. Please note that my curry paste was pretty mild, so adjust the amount from the below recipe depending on how spicy you like your food.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 1.05 EUR per serving / 6.31 EUR for all)

2 tbsp coconut oil (0.13 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

1 red pepper (0.20 EUR)

2 green bell peppers (0.40 EUR)

6 garlic cloves (0.20 EUR)

4 tbsp red Thai curry paste (0.53 EUR)

1 tsp chili paste (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 can full-fat coconut cream (1.00 EUR)

6 cups of veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

Block of smoked tofu (1.00 EUR)

Block of plain firm tofu (0.80 EUR)

200 grams rice vermicelli (0.40 EUR)

200 grams frozen leafed spinach (0.40 EUR)

Additional:

Lime wedges for serving (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up the veggies and tofu. Add coconut oil, the onion and the peppers to a wok or a deeper pot on medium heat and saute for about 5 minutes, until slightly caramelized. Add in minced garlic, curry paste, chili paste and tomato paste, stir and cook for a minute until the spices become fragrant. Then add in salt, coconut cream, veggie broth, smoked and firm tofu and bring to a rolling boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10-15 minutes, so all the flavors have time to combine.

Add in rice vermicelli and frozen leafed spinach, give a good stir and turn off heat. Cover with a lid and let it all sit for about five minutes, so the noodles can cook from residual heat and the spinach thaws. Serve with a squeeze of fresh lime juice and some extra lime wedges.

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Sretna vam Nova godina, dragi prijatelji! Nadam se da će vam 2021. svima donijeti puno sreće i veselja. Neću uopće ulaziti u trenutno stanje stvari – svatko se bori na svoj način. Međutim, evo vam jedan ukusan i hranjiv recept koji možete isprobati kako bi ste godinu započeli puni energije.

Samo mala napomena prije nego li počnemo. Moja curry pasta je bila dosta blaga, pa imajte to u vidu prilikom kuhanja i recept prilagodite s obzirom na to koliko ljutu hranu volite.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 7,88 kn po porciji / 47,26 kn za sve)

2 žlice kokosovog ulja (1,00 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

1 crvena paprika (1,50 kn)

2 zelene paprike (3,00 kn)

6 češnjeva češnjaka (1,50 kn)

4 žlice crvene tajlandske curry paste (4,00 kn)

1 žličica čili paste (0,50 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 konzerva punomasnog kokosovog mlijeka (7,50 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

Kocka dimljenog tofua (7,50 kn)

Kocka običnog čvrstog tofua (6,00 kn)

200 g tankih rižinih rezanaca (3,00 kn)

200 g smrznutog špinata u listovima (3,00 kn)

Dodatno:

Kriške limete za posluživanje (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i tofu. Kokosovo ulje, luk i paprike ubacite u wok ili dublji lonac na srednje jakoj vatri i dinastajte oko pet minuta, da se sve blago karamelizira. Dodajte sjeckani češnjak, curry pastu, čili pastu i koncentrat rajčice, dobro promiješajte i kuhajte koju minutu, samo da začini zamiriše. Sada ubacite i sol, kokosovo mlijeko, temeljac i oba tofua te pustite da sve zavrije. Smanjite vatru i krčkajte jedno 10-15 minuta, da se svi okusi prožmu.

Dodajte rižine rezance i špinat, dobro sve promiješajte pa maknite sa vatre. Poklopite i ostavite da miruje jedno pet minuta, kako bi se rezanci skuhali od zaostale topline, a špinat odmrznuo. Poslužite pokapano sa malo soka od limete i još ekstra kriškama limete.

Red Thai Curry Noodle Soup (vegan) / Rezanci u crvenom tajlandskom curryu (veganski)

Beef and Mushroom Risotto / Rižoto sa junetinom i gljivama

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This dish isn’t difficult to make at all. Sure, it takes some time so it’s a labor of love, but it’s also well worth it. All the gentle simmering makes the aromas merry into wonderful rich and deep sauce. Once you add your rice to that, it’s magic. Magic, I tell you. So, while you’re enjoying a slow Saturday morning, start prepping your meat and your veggies and you’ll later enjoy this lunch fit to feast with the gods. Oh yeah, it’s that good.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.99 EUR per serving / 5.97 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp butter (0.27 EUR)

250 g oyster mushrooms (1.33 EUR)

200 g of lean beef (1.33 EUR)

½ tsp nutmeg (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

1 onion (0.10 EUR)

2 carrots (0.20 EUR)

1 parsley root (0.20 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried basil (0.07 EUR)

2 cups tomato puree (0.53 EUR)

6 cups veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

2 cups rice (0.40 EUR)

Handful of fresh parsley (0.20 EUR)

3 tbsp sour cream (0.20 EUR)

½ cup finely grated hard cheese (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Tear the mushrooms into strips. Finely dice the beef. Wash and peel the veggies, then pulse them in a food processor until finely grated but stop before they turn into a mush.

Add the oil, butter and mushrooms to a deep skillet on medium heat, then cook for about 10 minutes until mushrooms are slightly browned. Add in the beef, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper, then cook briefly to develop some color on the meat. Add in the shredded veggies, bay leaf, thyme, basil, tomato puree and a bit of veggie broth. Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low and cook with a lid on for about one and a half hour. Be sure to stir occasionally and as needed add in a bit more broth.

After the sauce has reduced and the beef softened, taste and adjust seasonings. Add in the rice, then gradually add in the broth, a cup at a time, allowing the rice to absorb all the broth before adding in more. Once the rice is cooked through and all the broth is absorbed, stir in fresh parsley, sour cream and cheese. Serve warm.

This dish reheats great and will actually taste even better on the next day. You’ll probably need to add in a splash of water before reheating to thin it out a bit.

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Ovo jelo uopće nije komplicirano za pripremiti, međutim treba vam nešto vremena da se sve nježno iskrčka, a arome prožmu i formiraju prekrasan bogat i ukusan umak. Još kada na kraju u sve dodate i rižu, desi se apsolutna čarolija. Tako da kada budete uživali u nekom sporom subotnjem prijepodnevu, lagano krenite pripremati meso i povrće, a kasnije ćete imati pravu bogovsku gozbu. Da da, definitivno je ovo sve skupa tako fino.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 7,44 kn po porciji / 44.66 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

2 žlice maslaca (2,00 kn)

250 g bukovača (10,00 kn)

200 g krte junetine (10,00 kn)

½ žličice muškatnog oraščića (0,25 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

1 luk (0,75 kn)

2 mrkve (1,50 kn)

1 korijen peršina (1,50 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana – majčine dušice (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog bosiljka (0,50 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (4,00 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

2 šalice riže (3,00 kn)

Pregršt svježeg peršina (1,50 kn)

3 žlice kiselog vrhnja (1,50 kn)

½ šalice fino ribanog tvrdog sira (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Gljive prstima natrgajte na trakice. Junetinu narežite na sitne kockice. Operite i ogulite svo povrće, pa ga propulsirajte u multipraktiku da se usitni, ali obavezno stanite prije nego se sve pretvori u kašu.

Ulje, maslac i gljive stavite u duboku tavu na srednje jaku vatru, pa kuhajte desetak minuta da se gljive blago karameliziraju. Dodajte junetinu, začinite muškatnim oraščićem, solju i paprom, te kratko kuhajte da meso dobije boju. Ubacite sjeckano povrće, lovor, timijan, bosiljak, pasiranu rajčicu i malo temeljca. Neka sve lagano zakrčka, pa onda smanjite vatru na najniže, poklopite i kuhajte oko sat i pol. S vremena na vrijeme sve dobro promiješajte, a prema potrebi dodajte još malo temeljca.

Kada se umak reducirao, a junetina omekšala, kušajte i prilagodite začine. Dodajte rižu, pa postepeno ulijevajte i temeljac, svaki puta po šalicu, kako bi riža popila svu tekućinu prije nego dodate još. Kuhajte uz miješanje, a kada je riža gotova i popila sav temeljac, umiješajte svježi peršin, kiselo vrhnje i sir. Poslužite toplo.

Ovo se jelo super podgrijava i biti će još finije idućeg dana. Morati ćete samo prije podgrijavanja dodati mrvicu vode da malo sve razrijedite.

Beef and Mushroom Risotto / Rižoto sa junetinom i gljivama

Best Ever Carrot, Ginger and Tomato Soup (vegan) / Najbolja ikad juha od mrkve, đumbira i rajčice (veganska)

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I need to be completely honest with you and admit that I wasn’t sold on the concept of carrot ginger soup right away. But that was simply because I never tried any. However, once I finally decided to give this flavor combo a try, I was immediately sold. I’ve made a ton of variations of this soup ever since, but this one is definitely my ever favorite. For now, at least. 🙂

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.56 EUR per serving / 2.22 EUR for all)

3 tbsp coconut oil (0.20 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

4 carrots (0.40 EUR)

Thumb-sized piece of ginger (0.13 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp ground turmeric (0.07 EUR)

1 tbsp curry powder (0.13 EUR)

1 tbsp brown sugar (0.01 EUR)

2 cups tomato puree (0.67 EUR)

4 cups veggie broth (0.27 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up the onion and carrots. Mince ginger and garlic. Add the oil, onion and carrots to a pot on high heat and saute for 5-10 minutes to slightly caramelize. Add in minced ginger, garlic, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, turmeric and curry powder. Stir and cook for a minute or two until the spices are fragrant before adding in brown sugar, tomato puree and veggie broth. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 20 minutes. Occasionally give it a stir and add in a splash of water if needed.

After 20 minutes remove from heat and pulse with an immersion blender. Taste and adjust seasonings and serve up. This soup also reheats great and tastes even better on the second day, so now you know what to meal prep.

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Moram biti iskrena sa vama i priznati da me koncept juhe od mrkve i đumbira isprva i nije baš oduševio. Doduše, razlog tome je bio što takvu juhu jednostavno nisam nikada imala prilike probati. Međutim, kada sam se napokon jednom odlučila isprobati tu kombinaciju okusa, juhica me odmah osvojila. Napravila sam do sada već bezbroj varijacija ove juhe, ali ova tu mi je definitivno najdraža. Barem za sada. 🙂

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 4,22 kn po porciji / 16,86 kn za sve)

3 žlice kokosovog ulja (1,50 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

4 mrkve (3,00 kn)

Komadić đumbira veličine palca (1,00 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

1 žličica slatke crvene paprike (0,25 kn)

1 žličica kurkume u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žlica curry praha (1,00 kn)

1 žlica smeđeg šećera (0,10 kn)

2 šalice pasirane rajčice (5,00 kn)

4 šalice povrtnog temeljca (2,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte luk i mrkve, a đumbir i češnjak naribajte. Kokosovo ulje, luk i mrkve stavite u lonac na jaku vatru, pa dinstajte 5-10 minuta da se blago karameliziraju. Dodajte đumbir, češnjak, sol, papar, čili, kurkumu i curry prah. Promiješajte i kuhajte minutu-dvije, samo da začini zamiriše, prije nego što dodate šećer, pasiranu rajčicu i temeljac. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru i krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 20-tak minuta. S vremena na vrijeme promiješajte, a prema potrebi dodajte još malo vode.

Nakon 20 minuta maknite juhu sa vatre i propulsirajte ju štapnim mikserom. Kušajte i prilagodite začine, te poslužite. Ova juhica se također i super podgrijava, a meni je još i finija idući dan, tako da sada znate što si trebate skuhati za sutra.

Best Ever Carrot, Ginger and Tomato Soup (vegan) / Najbolja ikad juha od mrkve, đumbira i rajčice (veganska)

Dump and Bake Mushroom, Chickpea and Rice Tray (vegan) / Protvan iz pećnice sa gljivama, slanutkom i rižom (veganski)

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If you’ve been around this blog for a while, then you know that I am constantly on the lookout for new recipes hacks that yield easy, delicious and uncomplicated dishes. This one is perfect on all fronts are requires so little effort that it’s altogether ridiculous. I’ve made this tray on Monday and had meals secured throughout the whole week. To make things more interesting, I would usually doctor the meals up by adding various things to the original dish when reheating, like soy sauce and chili sauce combo, cheese and sour cream combo or chunks of roast chicken. You can also add in some extra veggies or a fried egg and really, anything else that your heart desires.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 generous servings / 0.41 EUR per serving / 2.47 EUR for all)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

1 large carrot (0.10 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

250 grams mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

2 cups of precooked chickpeas (0.40 EUR)

1 cup uncooked white rice (0.20 EUR)

2 and ½ cups veggie broth (0.17 EUR)

½ tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Preheat the oven to 190°C. Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Add chopped veggies to a deep baking tray together with chickpeas and uncooked rice. Stir to evenly combine. Add the veggie broth to a saucepan and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, thyme and parsley into the broth, then pour this liquid over your veggies and rice. Gently stir so that it’s all evenly distributed, then wrap the tray tightly in aluminum foil. Bake for 45 minutes, until the rice is thoroughly cooked through. Carefully remove the foil, fluff up the rice, taste and adjust seasoning then serve.

Like I’ve already said, this dish is fantastic for meal prep and really reheats wonderfully.

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Ako ste dovoljno dugo na ovom blogu, onda sigurno znate da stalno tražim neke nove metode kako da dobijem jednostavna, ukusna i nimalo komplicirana jela. Ovo ovdje je savršeno na svim tim frontama i zahtijeva tako malo truda da je to sve skupa smiješno. Ja sam ovaj protvan smutila u ponedjeljak i imala obroke osigurane cijeli tjedan. Da stvari učinim zanimljivijima, obično bi još nešto i nadodala u originalno jelo sa svakim obrokom, kao recimo kombinaciju soja sosa i čili umaka, ili drugi puta sir i kiselo vrhnje, ili pak komadiće pečene piletine. Također si možete ubaciti i još malo ekstra povrća ili možda prženo jaje. Ma ono, stvarno samo nebo je tu granica.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 izdašnih porcija / 2,90 kn po porciji / 17.41 kn za sve)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

1 velika mrkva (0,75 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

250 g šampinjona (7,50 kn)

2 šalice kuhanog slanutka (3,00 kn)

1 šalica sirove bijele riže (1,50 kn)

2 i ½ šalice povrtnog temeljca (1,25 kn)

½ žličice soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana – majčine dušice (0,50 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Zagrijte pećnicu na 190°C. Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Sjeckano povrće i gljive ubacite u protvan skupa sa slanutkom i rižom i promiješajte. Temeljac stavite u lončić na jaku vatru i pustite da zavrije. Umiješajte u temeljac sol, papar, čili, timijan i peršin, pa taj miks prelijte preko povrća i riže. Nježno malo promiješajte tako da se sve ravnomjerno rasporedi, i protvan čvrsto prekrijte aluminijskom folijom. Pecite 45 minuta dok riža ne bude skroz kuhana. Pažljivo maknite foliju, sve malo promiješajte viljuškom, kušajte i prilagodite začine, pa odmah poslužite.

Kao što sam već rekla, ovo je jelo savršeno za pripremiti unaprijed jer se super podgrijava.

Dump and Bake Mushroom, Chickpea and Rice Tray (vegan) / Protvan iz pećnice sa gljivama, slanutkom i rižom (veganski)

Cheesy Potato Casserole / Francuski krumpir sa sirom

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We still had a bit of leftovers lying around from Easter, so I decided to throw together this easy and delicious dish. You could definitely make this whole thing a lot healthier by including fresh veggies of your choice, but I kinda mostly went for a more decadent experience. We did have the casserole with a big salad on the side, so we were responsible adults after all. 😀

This dish doesn’t really photograph the best, especially once you start digging in and pulling it out of its tray, but it was very tasty, nevertheless.

Unfortunately, we only had new potatoes around, which weren’t really the best choice as it took them a whole century to crisp up. But I wasn’t going to go out to the store just for the sake of picking up perfect potatoes, so it is what it is. I’ve adjusted the baking time in the recipe to accommodate regular potatoes, as those would work out the best. However, please stay safe and work with what you have at home.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 1.11 EUR per serving / 6.65 EUR for all)

3 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.04 EUR)

10 medium-sized potatoes (1.33 EUR)

5 hard-boiled eggs (1.00 EUR)

1 cup diced ham (2.00 EUR)

2 cups shredded cheese, divided (1.33 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried oregano (0.07 EUR)

1 cup sour cream (0.40 EUR)

2 fresh eggs (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Cook the whole potatoes in their skins for about 15 minutes until they are half-done. Allow them to cool a bit, then peel and cut into thin coins. Cut the boiled eggs into coins as well.

Preheat the oven to 200°C and lightly grease a casserole dish or a square baking pan with a bit of oil. Layer half of the potatoes on the bottom of prepared pan, then top with eggs, ham and cheese (reserve about a cup of cheese for later). Drizzle a bit of oil and season everything well with salt, pepper and oregano. In a small bowl, whisk together sour cream and the eggs, then dollop the mixture over ingredients in your casserole. Top everything with more potatoes, drizzle more oil, season the top layer with salt, pepper and oregano, dollop cream mixture and scatter a bit of ham on top of everything. You could definitely make even more layers, but I was kinda lazy, hah!

Bake for about 30-40 minutes, until crispy and golden brown on top. Top with reserved cheese, then finish baking for just another five minutes. Serve warm with a big salad of your choice.

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Imali smo po doma još nekih ostataka koji su nam preostali od Uskrsa, tako da sam odlučila smućkati ovo brzo i jednostavno jelo. Francuski krumpir biste definitivno mogli napraviti u nekoj zdravijoj varijanti ako bi ste unutra ubacili i neko svježe povrće, međutim ja sam više išla na čistu dekadenciju. Iako, imali smo uz ovo i veliku šarenu salatu, tako da smo ipak mogli proći pod odgovorne odrasle osobe. 😀

Ovo jelo definitivno nije najfotogeničnije, posebno kada sve raskopate i izvadite na tanjure. Ali je neovisno o tome, jako jako ukusno.

Na žalost, doma smo imali jedino mlade krumpire koji se i nisu baš pokazali idealnima, jer im je trebalo cijelo stoljeće da se bar malo zahrskaju. Međutim, nisam planirala izaći iz kuće samo zato da bi si u dućanu kupila savršeni krumpir, tako da sam se snašla sa onime što je već bilo pri ruci. Niže u receptu sam prilagodila vrijeme pečenja tako da odgovara običnim krumpirima. No i vi isto pazite na sebe i ne izlazite nikuda ako ne morate, već improvizirajte sa onime što već imate kod sebe.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 8,30 kn po porciji / 49.81 kn za sve)

3 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,30 kn)

10 srednje velikih krumpira (10,00 kn)

5 tvrdo kuhanih jaja (7,50 kn)

1 šalica šunke narezane na kockice (15,00 kn)

2 šalice ribanog sira, podijeljene (10,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

1 žličica origana (0,50 kn)

1 šalica kiselog vrhnja (3,00 kn)

2 svježa jaja (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Neoguljene krumpire kuhajte cijele u vodi 15-tak minuta, dok ne budu na pola skuhani. Pustite ih da se malo ohlade, pa ih ogulite i narežite na tanke novčiće. Kuhana jaja također narežite na novčiće.

Pećnicu zagrijte na 200°C te protvan za pečenje lagano namastite sa malo ulja. Pola krumpira posložite po dnu protvana, pa po njima rasporedite jaja, šunku i sir (s tima da oko šalicu sira sačuvajte za kasnije). Sve pokapajte sa malo ulja i dobro začinite solju, paprom i origanom. U maloj zdjelici razmutite vrhnje sa svježim jajima, pa tu smjesu pokapajte po sastojcima u protvanu. Sada poslažite po svemu ostatak krumpira, opet začinite uljem, solju, paprom i origanom, pokapajte ostatak smjese od vrhnja, te još po svemu raštrkajte malo šunke. Definitivno možete sve slagati u još više slojeva, ali ja sam bila lijena, haha.

Pecite sve 30-40 minuta, da se krumpiri zahrskaju i dobiju zlatnu koricu. Posipajte po svemu sir koji ste sačuvali i vratite u pećnicu na još samo pet minuta. Poslužite toplo sa velikom salatom po vašem izboru.

Cheesy Potato Casserole / Francuski krumpir sa sirom

Barley and Chickpea Stew (vegan) / Varivo od ječma i slanutka (vegansko)

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These one-pot type of dishes not only feed my tummy, but also my soul. Additionally, you only get one single pot dirty and end up with a ton of food. I often whip something like this as a meal prep and then I am all set for the week with minimal effort and minimal number of dirty dishes involved. 😀

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 generous servings / 0.60 EUR per serving / 3.60 EUR for all)

For the stew:

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

3 carrots (0.30 EUR)

1 red pepper (0.40 EUR)

3 garlic cloves (0.10 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

1 cup barley (0.13 EUR)

3 cups cooked chickpeas (0.60 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

1 tsp garlic powder (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp smoked paprika (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp dried thyme (0.07 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.03 EUR)

2 tbsp dried parsley (0.13 EUR)

8 cups of veggie broth (0.53 EUR)

Optional for serving:

Fresh baby spinach (0.67 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies. Add oil, onion, carrots and red pepper to a large pot on high heat and saute for about 10 minutes, until veggies are slightly caramelized. Throw in minced garlic, tomato paste, barley, chickpeas, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, paprika, thyme, bay leaf, parsley and veggie broth. Give a good stir, bring to a rolling boil and simmer with a lid cracked open for about 45 minutes, until barley is thoroughly cooked through. Stir occasionally while it’s cooking and also add in a splash of water if needed. Taste and adjust seasoning.

For extra greens, serve the stew on a bed of fresh baby spinach. The spinach will wilt down from residual heat. This stew reheats and freezes great, so it’s an excellent meal prep option to have.

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Ovakva jela na žlicu nisu samo hrana za moj želuček, već i za moju dušu. Osim toga, zaprljate samo jedan lonac, a na kraju vam ispadne tona svega. Stoga često smutim nešto ovoga tipa i onda imam riješen ručak za cijeli tjedan sa minimalnom količinom posla i minimalnom količinom prljavog suđa. 😀

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 izdašnih porcija / 4,47 kn po porciji / 26.81 kn za sve)

Za varivo:

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

3 mrkve (2,25 kn)

1 crvena paprika (3,00 kn)

3 češnja češnjaka (0,75 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

1 šalica ječma (1,00 kn)

3 šalice kuhanog slanutka (4,50 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

1 žličica češnjaka u prahu (0,50 kn)

1 žličica dimljene paprike (0,50 kn)

1 žličica sušenog timijana – majčine dušice (0,50 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,20 kn)

2 žlice sušenog peršina (1,00 kn)

8 šalica povrtnog temeljca (4,00 kn)

Dodatno za posluživanje:

Svježi baby špinat (5,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Ulje, luk, mrkve i papriku ubacite u veliki lonac na jakoj vatri i dinstajte desetak minuta da se povrće blago karamelizira. Dodajte sjeckani češnjak, koncentrat rajčice, ječam, slanutak, sol, papar, čili, češnjak u prahu, dimljenu papriku, timijan, lovor, peršin i temeljac. Dobro promiješajte, pustite da zavrije te krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem jedno 45 minuta, dok ječam nije skroz do kraja kuhan. Dok se varivo kuha, s vremena na vrijeme ga promiješajte, a po potrebi dodajte i još malo vode. Kušajte i prilagodite začine.

Za malo ekstra zelenjave, varivo poslužite preko velikog pregršta baby špinata koji će povenuti od zaostale topline. Ovo se varivo super podgrijava i smrzava, tako da je super opcija za pripremiti unaprijed.

Barley and Chickpea Stew (vegan) / Varivo od ječma i slanutka (vegansko)

Mushroom and Barley Soup (vegan) / Juha od gljiva i ječma (veganska)

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The cool winter weather makes me crave nothing more than soups. I could eat all the soups ever. Spicy, mild, creamy or clear, just bring those soups on and I’ll love them all the same. This soup is super easy to make and quite hearty thanks to the barley and potatoes, so it basically makes a full lunch. There’s nothing more comforting than getting cozy under a blanket with a nice bowl of this deliciousness.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 6 servings / 0.88 EUR per serving / 5.29 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

500 grams white mushrooms (2.00 EUR)

100 grams of shiitake mushrooms (1.00 EUR)

3 tbsp vegan butter (0.40 EUR)

3 carrots (0.30 EUR)

3 potatoes (0.30 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

1 cup of barley (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato paste (0.27 EUR)

1 tsp salt (0.01 EUR)

1 tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.07 EUR)

Good pinch of dried red pepper flakes (0.02 EUR)

2 tbsp soy sauce (0.13 EUR)

6 cups of veggie broth (0.40 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies and mushrooms. Add oil, onion, white mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and butter to a large pot on high heat then saute for about ten minutes to slightly caramelize. Now add in carrots, potatoes and minced garlic, stir and cook for additional five minutes to get things lightly browned. Finally, add in barley, tomato paste, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, soy sauce and veggie broth. Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat and simmer with a lid cracked open for 45 minutes, until the barley is thoroughly cooked through. Serve warm with a slice of some nice bread, or portion out to have for later, as this soup reheats great.

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U hladnim zimskim danima (iako, nije baš i da je ove godine neka zima) jedu mi se samo juhe i juhe. Ljute, blage, kremaste ili bistre, samo mi dajte juhice i meni budu sve bile super. Ovaj recept u nastavku je totalno jednostavan za napraviti, a dobiti ćete zasitno jelo zahvaljujući ječmu i krumpirima, pa zapravo može proći i kao kompletan ručak. A meni nema ništa draže nego se fino umotati doma u dekicu sa zdjelicom ove fine juhice.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 6 porcija / 6,60 kn po porciji / 39,61 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

500 g šampinjona (15,00 kn)

100 g shiitaka (7,50 kn)

3 žlice veganskog maslaca (3,00 kn)

2 mrkve (2,25 kn)

3 krumpira (2,25 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

1 šalica ječma (1,00 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

1 žličica soli (0,01 kn)

1 žličica svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,50 kn)

Dobar prstohvat sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,15 kn)

2 žlice soja sosa (1,00 kn)

6 šalica povrtnog temeljca (3,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće i gljive. Ulje, luk, šampinjone, shiitake i maslac dodajte u veliki lonac na jakoj vatri, pa dinstajte desetak minuta da se gljive blago karameliziraju. Sada ubacite mrkve, krumpire i češnjak, dobro promiješajte te kuhajte jedno pet minuta da sve dobije boju. Na kraju dodajte i ječam, koncentrat rajčice, sol, papar, čili, soja sos i temeljac. Pustite da zavrije, smanjite vatru te krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem jedno 45 minuta, dok se ječam ne skuha do kraja. Poslužite odmah sa kriškom nekog finog kruha ili pak rasporedite u porcije za kasnije, pošto se ova juhica super podgrijava.

Mushroom and Barley Soup (vegan) / Juha od gljiva i ječma (veganska)

Braised Sauerkraut with Sausage and Potatoes / Dinstano kiselo zelje sa kobasicom i krumpirima

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If you are a fan of sauerkraut and quick meals, definitely give this one a go. I’ve had some homemade sauerkraut on hand to use up in this dish and it turned out fantastic. My sauerkraut was a combo of cabbage and carrots which gave the dish some additional sweetness. It all paired really well with smoky sausages and I can’t wait to make this again. Also, since my sauerkraut was pretty salty, no additional salt was needed in the dish.

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INGREDIENTS:

(Yields 4 servings / 0.68 EUR per serving / 2.70 EUR for all)

2 tbsp sunflower seed oil (0.03 EUR)

1 large onion (0.10 EUR)

1 medium sized sausage (1.00 EUR)

2 cups sauerkraut (0.40 EUR)

4 garlic cloves (0.13 EUR)

2 tbsp tomato puree (0.27 EUR)

½ tsp smoked paprika (0.03 EUR)

1 tsp sweet Hungarian paprika (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp garlic powder (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp dried red pepper flakes (0.03 EUR)

½ tsp freshly ground black pepper (0.03 EUR)

1 tbsp dried parsley (0.07 EUR)

1 tsp brown sugar (0.01 EUR)

1 bay leaf (0.01 EUR)

4 medium sized potatoes (0.40 EUR)

2 cup veggie broth (0.13 EUR)

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METHOD:

Peel, wash and chop up all the veggies. Slice the sausage into coins. Add oil and onion to a skillet on medium heat and saute for a few minutes until translucent. Add in the sausage, sauerkraut and garlic, stir and cook briefly to slightly caramelize. Now add in tomato puree, smoked and Hungarian paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, black pepper, parsley, sugar, bay leaf, potatoes and broth. Give it all a good stir, bring to a rolling boil and reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cook with a lid cracked open for 30 minutes until the potatoes are softened. Be sure to give it a good stir from time to time and add in a splash of water if needed. Serve warm.

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Ako ste ljubitelj kiselog zelja i brzih jela, definitivno isprobajte recept u nastavku. Ja sam upotrijebila svoje domaće kiselo zelje i konačni je rezultat ispao savršen. Također, u mojem je zelju bilo i malo ribane mrkve koja je jelu dala još malo ekstra slatkoće. Sve se to odlično sparilo sa dimljenim kobasicama i jedva čekam ponovno pripremiti ovaj recept. Također, pošto je moje zelje bilo dosta slano, uopće ništa nije trebalo dodatno soliti.

SASTOJCI:

(Za 4 porcije / 5,04 kn po porciji / 20,15 kn za sve)

2 žlice suncokretovog ulja (0,20 kn)

1 veliki luk (0,75 kn)

1 srednje velika kobasica (7,50 kn)

2 šalice kiselog kupusa (3,00 kn)

4 češnja češnjaka (1,00 kn)

2 žlice koncentrata od rajčice (2,00 kn)

½ žličice dimljene paprike (0,25 kn)

1 žličica slatke crvene paprike (0,25 kn)

½ žličice češnjaka u prahu (0,25 kn)

½ žličice sušenog čilija u pahuljicama (0,25 kn)

½ žličice svježe mljevenog crnog papra (0,25 kn)

1 žlica sušenog peršina (0,50 kn)

1 žličica smeđeg šećera (0,10 kn)

1 lovorov list (0,10 kn)

4 veća krumpira (3,00 kn)

2 šalice povrtnog temeljca (1,00 kn)

PRIPREMA:

Operite, ogulite i nasjeckajte svo povrće. Kobasicu narežite na tanke novčiće. Ulje i luk stavite u dublju tavu na srednjoj vatri te dinstajte nekoliko minuta da luk postane staklast. Ubacite kobasicu, zelje i češnjak, promiješajte te kratko kuhajte dok se sve blago ne karamelizira. Sada dodajte koncentrat rajčice, dimljenu i slatku papriku, češnjak u prahu, čili, papar, peršin, šećer, lovor, krumpire i temeljac. Dobro promiješajte, pustite da zavrije, pa smanjite vatru. Krčkajte sa odškrinutim poklopcem 30-tak minuta dok se krumpiri skroz ne skuhaju i ne omekšaju, s time da s vremena na vrijeme sve dobro promiješate, a prema potrebi dodate još mrvicu vode. Poslužite toplo.

Braised Sauerkraut with Sausage and Potatoes / Dinstano kiselo zelje sa kobasicom i krumpirima