I added leftover vegetable and fruit salad to my dinner of broccolini, celery egg with rice to avoid wasting food. It may sound odd, but it’s healthy. I’ve written down the recipe for you.

“Broccolini is a natural hybrid of broccoli and gai-lan, characterized by its tender stalks and small florets. It has a sweeter taste than regular broccoli and is entirely edible. Rich in vitamins C, A, and beta-carotene, it supports vision, skin health, and provides essential minerals for strong bones. Additionally, it offers dietary fiber for digestion and contains sulforaphane, which helps reduce inflammation and cell damage.”

“Celery is a low-calorie, crunchy vegetable rich in water, vitamins K, A, and C, fiber, and antioxidants, making it a hydrating and nutritious snack that promotes fullness, supports healthy blood pressure, and aids digestive health.”

“Snap peas are sweet, crunchy vegetables that can be eaten raw or cooked. They are a hybrid of snow peas and garden peas, rich in Vitamin C and K, and high in dietary fiber, promoting gut health. They aid in weight management due to their low calories and have a low glycemic index, preventing sugar spikes.”

Got to have fresh red chili today. This is West meet East dinner. It’s fantastic, healthy, and delicious. Thank you God, for the food. Let’s cook!!!

Ingredients

Apple and craisin dressing

2 1/2 small apples, cored
100 g craisins
3 Tbs apple cider vinegar
1/2 Tsp salt
1/2 Tsp chili flakes
5 Tbs oil
water (OPT) if too dry

Vegetables and fruits salad

6 cherries medley, halved diagonally
6 snap peas, string removed, cut end both side
4 broccoli, florets
2-3 strawberries halved
1/2 apple, cut to bite size
65 g blueberries

Brocolini, celery, and egg

1 bunch of brocolini
2 stalks celery, washed and sliced thin (diagonally)
4 eggs
4 Tbs minced garlic, divided
1 Tbs Shao Xing Chinese cooking wine
1 Tsp mirin
oil
salt
pepper
cut fresh red chili add to 1 Tsp soy sauce (OPT)

Method

Vegetables and fruits salad with apple and craisin dressing

Place broccoli and snap peas in a microwave safe bowl with water, microwave for about 12-14 minutes until softened and cooked. Drain and set to cool aside. Next put ricotta, oil and salt into blender. Blend until light and smooth 30 seconds. Remove to a bowl. Refrigerate until needed.

Then cut apple to bite size and place in the blender together with craisins, vinegar, salt, chili flakes and oil. Blend till you get a smooth dressing. If too dry, add a bit of water. Once the vegetables cooled. Put it in a bowl toss together with cherries, apples, strawberries, and blueberries with the dressing. Place the dressed salad on a plate and set aside.

Brocolini

Wash and dry brocolini. Trim any rough ends/bits off of the broccolini stalks. Cut thicker stalks (greater than 1/2-inch) in half lengthwise. Fill a large bowl with ice water, set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the broccolini, and cook for 2 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer to the ice water to stop the cooking process.

Meanwhile, heat a saucepan on medium heat until shimmering. Then add 2 Tbs oil and swirl around. Next add in 2 Tbs minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until softened and fragrant. Drain the broccolini, and gently pat (mostly) dry with a paper towel. Now add in broccolini and toss well. Pour in Shaoxing Xing Chinese cooking wine and mirin.

Cook for 2-3 minutes, until tender but still bright green (think vibrant, al dente, not limp). Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Spoon on a serving plate and scatter cut red chili and soy sauce over. Set aside and keep warm.

Celery egg

Crack the 4 eggs into a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, then whisk well. Now add in cut celery into egg mixture. Using the same saucepan earlier, heat it on medium heat. Add 2 Tbs oil and swirl around saucepan.

Pour egg and celery mixture into hot saucepan, spreading the celery out evenly. Cook for about 3 minutes until the bottom sets. Slide a large spatula underneath the omelette, carefully flip it over, and cook for 2-3 more minutes until done. Transfer to a serving plate.

To assemble

Spoon some rice at the bottom of bowl, followed by brocolini with cut chili soy sauce. Then place celery egg next to it. Now add in the leftover vegetables and fruits salad with apple and craisin dressing for me. But for you, add the fresh vegetables and fruits salad with apple and craisin dressing. Serve immediately with a glass of Sweet lips Moscato wine wine. Enjoy!!!

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