Vegetarian BBQ - The Lemon Tree

Barbecue season is well and truly upon us and as a vegetarian, this is a time of year I always dread. In the past, BBQ food for me has consisted of very little more than a soy based meat alternative, not very exciting. However over the years I've acquired a list of vegetable based BBQ recipes that both vegetarians can enjoy. 

So here it is, my top 3 meat free BBQ foods (ingredients listed):

3. Carrot & Sesame Burgers.

Carrot and sesame burgers are delicious, light and colourful - a great summer dish. 

Carrot & Sesame Burgers - Cooking Instructions

 Ingredients:

750g Carrots

3tbsp Sesame Seeds

410g Tinned Chick Peas

1 Small Onion

2tbsp Tahini Paste

1tbsp Ground Cumin

1 Egg

3tbsp Olive Oil

100g Wholemeal Breadcrumbs 

1 Lemon zest & 1tbsp Juice 

150ml Natural Yoghurt 

6 Buns 

Rocket Leaves, Sliced Red Onion, Avocado & Chilli Sauce (to preference) 

2. Stuffed Peppers.

Stuffed Peppers look great and like they take a lot more work and effort than they do in reality. Say hello to a barbecue dish that is sure to impress your guests.

Stuffed Peppers - Cooking Instructions

Ingredients:

2tbsp Olive Oil

3 Red & 2 Yellow Peppers

50g Pine Nuts

140g Long Grain Rice

2 Garlic Cloves (Chopped)

350g Veg Stock

1 Bunch Spring Onions (Chopped Thinly)

140g Cherry Tomatoes (Halved)

150g Mozzarella

140g Gorgonzola 

A Hand Full or Parsley and Basil

String (For Tying)

1. Tikka Skewers.

Tikka Skewers are and always will be my favourite veggie BBQ dish. They're a tasty, meat free twist on a BBQ classic. 

Tikka Skewers - Cooking Ingredients

Ingredients:
3tbsp Tikka Paste
500g Tub Yoghurt
2tbsp Cumin Seeds
Thumb Sized Piece (Grated)
250g New Potatoes
300g Paneer Cheese (Chunked)
3 Red Onions (Cut Into Wedges)
2 Red Peppers
5tbsp Mango Chutney
Mint Leaves
250g Salad Leaves
12 Chapatis

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The Season of Asparagus

What a lovely week it has been, nothing but summer sunshine, blue skies and ice lollies and what a way to end the week with a huge welcome to the UK season of Asparagus. This delicious vegetable is now available from The Lemon Tree who have sourced their asparagus from local and regional suppliers across the UK to give you the best taste and highest quality. Sometimes when vegetables are transported internationally they can lose their freshness and quality so The Lemon Tree ensure they always get the best quality for you.

Asparagus are a sign of Spring and this supper tasty, sweet yet tender vegetable is perfect choice of veg to compliment so many meals and also a great ingredient for many recipes. There are also so man ways to cook asparagus, you can grill it, steam it, boil it, braise it, blend it for a soup or chop it up and put it on a salad, raw and fresh.

Here are my top 3 recipes for Asparagus:

1) Grilled Asparagus 

Grilled Asparagus is delicious, and best served as a side dish with another main meal. This adds a crispy, sweet and tender addition to whatever meal you are preparing and its so easy to make. Coat in oil prior to grilling and season with salt and pepper and a splash of lemon juice. Grill for 5-8 minutes and turn occasionally so all sides are cooked. Once cooked you can finish by drizzling any remaining oil and lemon juice. 

2) Asparagus and Ramp Soup with Yogurt 

This is the perfect tasty dish which uses two of Springs best vegetables, Asparagus and Ramp. For this soup you can choose either thin or thick Asparagus stalks. You blanch the asparagus stalks first and then saute the ramps before putting them into the blender to create your creamy soup. To view the full recipe of this soup please click here.

3) Braised Asparagus 

Braising your Asparagus brings out the bets flavours in this vegetable. Begin by coating them in a little bit of oil and then deglaze your pan with stock/water and butter and then cook. Your end result will be lovely tender asparagus in a tasty butter sauce, perfect combination to any meal. 

The Lemon Tree Produce can provide your business with wholesale asparagus that has been picked fresh from local and regional suppliers, giving you the best quality. They can also supply your professional foot business, outlet or venue with wholesale produce including fruit, veg, dairy, salads, mushrooms, herbs and prepared produce. 

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Wholesale Veg | Wholesale Produce

Does your business have any involvement with serving food? Perhaps you're in a hotel and serve food to your guests or you work as a cook in a school? What ever you're involvement is I am sure you appreciate quality food and so does your guests and customers. 

It is important you provide your guest with quality to ensure their custom and loyalty to you. When we are served with poor food, we go elsewhere right? So don't expect any more from your customers. 

If you feel like your fruit and veg supplier isn't up to standards then maybe it's time to change! The Lemon Tree Produce in Liverpool are a premier wholesale produce supplier and have the finest quality of wholesale veg across the North West. 

The great thing about The Lemon Tree, not only do the supply delicious and high quality wholesale veg but they also find you any type of veg or fruit you are looking for if it isn't already listed on their website. 

 

The Lemon Tree Produce already supply to hundreds of customers in the hotel, restaurant, bar, cafe, education and health industries as well as many other professional food outlet businesses. 

Visit www.lemontreeproduce.com for a full list of wholesale veg, wholesale fruit, wholesale produce, fresh mushrooms, salads, micro herbs, prepared produce and wholesale dairy. 

The Lemon Tree are also able to deliver to customers across Liverpool, Merseyside, Cheshire, Lancashire and the North West. For more information regarding delivery please click here.