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Is it Fusion? Italian-NZ Veggie Casserole







Well, the pot is French... :-)! I chopped some vegetables (agria potatoes,
carrot, onion, celery -with leaves-) added one fresh yellow chili and some Italian parsley, then sauteed everything with 2 tbsp of olive oil. Then I added one can of Italian cherry tomatoes, one can of Italian chick peas, some water from rinsing both cans, and a little (very little) Vegemite. Simmer simmer simmer, until the potatoes start to mush and the carrots are soft. Then add salt to taste, and serve.





Photos and Recipes by Alessandra Zecchini ©

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  1. muppyMay 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    Love your photos! Sounds good to me :)

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  2. SwathiMay 12, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    That castiron pot looks very nice. By the way you can try with watercress for methi leaves.

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  3. AlessandraMay 12, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Thank you Swathi :-)

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  4. Priya SureshMay 12, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Yumm, wonderful fusion..

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  5. EleonoraMay 13, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    love it!!!

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  6. Food Glorious Food!May 13, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    Love the simplicity and packed with vitamins :) Thanks dear!

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  7. AlessandraMay 14, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Sorry guys, I lost all of your comments with the blogger break-down.
    Apologies if I cannot respond.

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  8. HelenMay 19, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    I want that pot!!! :-)

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