MOUTH-WATERING HEARTY SIDES SUITABLE FOR ANY MEAL

Lip-smacking sides are a great and tasty way of adding variety to your meals. They can also bring to life a rather safe dish. From creamy spinach and glazed carrots to veggie rice, we’ve got three delightful sides to suit your appetite.

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What you’ll need for creamed spinach: 

• 1/4 cup butter
• One finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup flour
• 500ml milk
• Salt
• 800g baby spinach or chopped Swiss chard

Method for the creamed spinach: 

1. Heat 1/4 cup butter in a large pot
2. Sauté one finely chopped onion until well browned (add a little water to stop the butter from catching too much)
3. Add 1/4 cup flour and stir to make a paste
4. Continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until slightly browned
5. Whisk in 500ml milk - adding a little at a time until well incorporated
6. Season with salt
7. Add 800g baby spinach or chopped Swiss chard and season again
8. Cover with the lid and steam for 10 min
9. Stir and enjoy!

What you’ll need for glazed carrots: 

• 3 cups sliced carrots
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp chopped parsley

Method for the glazed carrots:

1. Add 3 cups sliced carrots (about 6) to a small pot with enough salted water to just cover the veg
2. Simmer for 10 min or until tender
3. Drain
4. Stir through 1/4 cup butter and 1/3 cup sugar
5. Cook until the sugar has dissolved and became slightly thicker
6. Season with salt and 3 tbsp chopped parsley

What you’ll need for glazed carrots: 

• Vegetable oil
• 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
• 2 cups of rice
• 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 1/2 cups mixed veggies

Method for the rice:

1. Heat a little vegetable oil in a large pot
2. Sauté 3 finely chopped garlic cloves
3. Add 2 cups of rice and toast slightly for 5 minutes, continuously stirring
4. Pour in 2 cups chicken or vegetable stock and cover; simmer for 15 minutes or until tender
5. Stir through 1 1/2 cups mixed veggies and season well with salt and pepper
6. Serve with freshly chopped parsley

Serve hot and enjoy!