Vegetable slice

Vegetable slice is one of those recipes that is so easy and will get you out of trouble when you need something quick. All of the ingredients are mostly in the fridge pantry or freezer.

I call on this slice when I need something for lunch boxes or for a light lunch to share with family and friends. While it is called vegetable slice I like to add some diced ham as it adds a nice flavour and hard working farmers like their meat. Over the years I have tried different ingredients and they mostly work fine. You can make up the 4 cups of vegetable with anything that you have on hand. Along with the ingredients listed don’t be afraid to add capsicum, corn, chicken, spinach or even try sliced tomatoes on top. It goes very well with some Spicy Tomato Relish in the side

Seasoning is important. Adding fresh herbs is fine, I rather like dried herbs sprinkled on top. The curry powder is something that I have added to the recipe over the years. Some may scoff when I say my curry powder of preference is keens curry powder. I have, on occassions, used green or red curry paste which is also fine as long as you don’t over do it and add too much bite.

This recipe is suitable to freeze however I would not try freeszing for more than month. To put it in the freezer I like to wrap in baking paper and then foil before place it in a zip lock bag. Take it out of the freezer to defrost before heating in the microwave. Remember to remove the foil before microwaving, It can also be returned to the over to reheat in the baking paper and foil.

I would also like to add that the pink pyrex dish that I have used was a wedding present to my Mum and Dad in 1961 making it 61 years old. While sadly it is now missing its lid it still does a wonderful job in the oven. How many things do we have today that last that long and still serve the purpose they were made for.

Ingredients

Leave stand for 15 mins and then serve warm in squares or slices with a small salad on the side.