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Side Dish
Roasted Italian Vegetables – a vegetarian dinner!
Fresh vegetables are a thing of beauty! And roasting them brings the robust flavor out of these beauties. Today I’m sharing how to fix and serve my favorite roasted Italian vegetables.
Roasted Italian Vegetables
Roasting vegetables is my favorite way to prepare them. You can roast almost any veggie and it will be delicious!
I gave these roasted Italian vegetables their easy Italian spin by adding a clove of crushed garlic and dried basil, oregano and thyme.
Use these to top Instant Pot Risotto. Or add them to any pasta dish, top a pizza or eat as a side dish. No matter how you serve them, they’ll be great!
Roasted Italian Vegetables
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers, in a variety of colors
- 1 cup cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. basil
- 1 tsp. thyme leaves
- 1-2 Tbs. olive oil
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Chop bell peppers in bite sized pieces.
- Combine in bowl with remaining ingredients, tossing to coat with olive oil and seasonings.
- Pour onto a sheet pan (lined with parchment paper, if you want simple clean up).
- Roast in oven at 425 degrees for 20 minutes.
Instant Pot Risotto in a matter of minutes
Risotto is one of those dishes that many of us have reserved for dining out because it requires a bit too much attention. But what if I told you that this Instant Pot Risotto makes the classic creamy Italian rice dish a weeknight dinner option? Read on for the recipe and a few details.
This Instant Pot Risotto is a game changer! Making risotto on the stovetop is not hard at all, but it is time-consuming. It requires stirring constantly, which can be its own kind of therapy, but one that’s not usually good for a weeknight.
But you can easily make Instant Pot Risotto!
The version I share here doesn’t use wine. I love adding wine when I have it, but it’s not something I keep on hand so I like having the option to not need it.
Instant Pot Risotto
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Quick and Easy Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Spaghetti squash is a great alternative to pasta if you’re trying to cut carbs. Even if you’re not concerned about counting carbs, this vegetable is so good. And I think you’ll be amazed at how quickly and easily Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash cooks.
I like serving it with salt, pepper and grated Parmesan for an easy lunch. Or top it with a quick spaghetti sauce with Italian sausage for a heartier meal.
The Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash is the easiest way to cook perfect spaghetti squash.
Cutting the squash in half horizontally will yield longer “noodles” because the fibers of the squash run horizontally. I find that cooking half the squash at once works best for me.
One squash is typically enough to feed four people if you’re topping it with a meat-based sauce. If the squash is small enough, you can do both halves, but often they’re a bit too big to fit in the pot at once.
Prep time is very short – just a minute or two to cut it in half, then scoop out the seeds with a spoon. And once your pot comes to pressure, you’re only about 17 minutes to a cooked squash!
While your squash is cooking, you may want to check out my favorite Instant Pot Accessories to get even more use out of your Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Spaghetti Squash
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
Instructions
- Cut squash in half horizontally.
- Scoop out seeds using a spoon.
- Place half of squash in Instant Pot, cut side up. If both halves will fit, place both in the pot.
- Pour water into the bottom of the pot. Sprinkle squash with salt.
- Seal lid and set cook time for 17 minutes.
- When cooking time is finished, do a quick pressure release.
- Open lid and carefully remove squash. Use tongs or a fork to pull the "noodles" from the squash and serve.
14 Flavorful Fall Sides
I hope you are getting to enjoy a taste of fall in your part of the world. Between cooler temperatures and leaves on the brink of turning from the greens of summer to the vibrant brights of autumn, we’re ready to welcome all that is fall around here! Last week I shared 17 Autumn Desserts with you and today let’s talk sides. These 14 Flavorful Fall Sides to be exact …