Q: I need to make an Easter brunch side dish for six adults, which include two vegetarians, (one of whom is lactose intolerant), one person who's allergic to soy, and one diabetic. Last year I made a roasted potato and vegetable hash. Any suggestions would be appreciated!
Sent by Aynsley
Editor: You didn't mention gluten, so I assume bread and muffins are OK? If so, I would recommend these Cheddar Leek Muffins. They're delicious and would be a very good accompaniment for the egg main dish you say the host is making.
Now, as far as lactose goes, most cheddar cheese (like many other cheeses) doesn't contain a bit of lactose. But I would substitute almond or soy milk (mixed with a tablespoon or two of lemon juice) for the buttermilk called for here in this recipe.
Readers, what else would you suggest?
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These potatoes from Simply Recipes cater to pretty much all of the standard dietary restrictions (dairy, gluten, vegan) and they are so very very tasty. They're my potluck standby: http://simplyrecipes.com/recipes/spanish_roasted_potatoes_with_tomato_sauce/
I don't think bread, muffins or potatoes would be good for a diabetic. They'll spike blood sugar levels.
How about a frittata or some roasted carrots?
You could try the baked oatmeal from 101 Cookbooks (http://www.lottieanddoof.com/2011/04/baked-oatmeal/). There is a bit of sugar in it, but you could cut it down and just serve it with maple syrup on the side for those that aren't diabetic. Replace the butter with oil, and the milk with almond or coconut milk.
Orange-Roasted Carrots ?
Roasted Curried Cauliflower?
Majadara?
If you look for vegan recipes you can probably find alot out there that fits...
A couple of favorites:
Spicy peanut noodles
Lentil salad
Red wine and caramelized mushroom risotto (just put the goat cheese on the side and use vegetable stock instead of chicken stock)
Roasted eggplant with tomatoes and mint (just make a few without the cheese)
Quinoa tabbouleh
Pan-roasted green beans with almonds
Wild mushrooms on toast
Or, for brunch, zucchini bread.
Good luck!!
Thanks, all! Quinoa tabbouleh for the win!
Aynsley