Lady Magnon often complains that I (we) eat too much Meat. She seems to forget that humans are intrinsically 'Carnivores', and that the very concept of eating vegetables is a relatively new phenomenon in human evolution. However, I do partially agree with her about the Meat; it's expensive too!
She recently said she wants more Veggie meals; with actual Vegetables, rather than pasta or rice. Our lunchtime 'Scotch Broth' is 100% Veggie, made with a mixture of vegetables, but she wants even more.
So, I searched amongst my vegs, and came across a good selection which I seasoned, anointed, and roasted.
There was an Aubergine, red Pepper, Courgette, Potatoes, Pumpkin, Carrots, and onions. They were bathed in Olive oil, and given an hour in the oven.
As I'm sure you can see, this was simplicity itself, and I must say that it was delicious. It was made with just a selection of what I used to grow at Haddocks.
I would happily eat this every week. I can see us not only having our usual Veggie Wednesdays, but Veggie Mondays, and Saturdays as well.
As long as I can have my fill of Meat on the other days; I'm very happy.
2 comments:
Your contention that our ancestors ate meat and that vegetables came along later is very shaky. The stomach contents of all "bog people" who have been discovered in northern Europe reveal diets of grains, nuts, berries and vegetables. Meat would have only provided irregular sustenance boosts. The only reason that many westerners expect and get meat every day is quite simply - refrigeration.
Early man simply threw rocks or spears to kill animals for their food. The whole idea of cultivating vegetables as a food source is comparatively modern. Most modern vegetables are hybrids of plants that no-one would eat today. You wouldn't have wanted to be a veggie in Neanderthal times.
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