“Presenting my version of the 12 days of X’mas song as 12 Subzee days of X’mas (Subzee = vegetables in Hindi)” being inspired by the health benefits of super vegetables. Hope this motivates all of you to eat healthy during the holidays along with the cookies, fruitcakes, and plum puddings. Pairing one cookie with 2 vegetables is highly recommended
On the first day of X'mas, my true friends sent to me
1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the second day of X'mas, my true friends sent to me
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the third day of X'mas, my true friends sent to me
3 Broccoli florets,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the fourth day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
4 Cauli flowers,
3 Broccoli stems,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the fifth day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
5 Onion rings;
4 Cauli flowers,
3 Broccoli florets,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the sixth day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
6 Carrots glazing,
5 Onion rings;
4 Cauliflowers,
3 Broccoli,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the seventh day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
7 Eggplants baking,
6 Carrots glazing,
5 Onion rings;
4 Cauliflowers,
3 Broccoli,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the eighth day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
8 Kale stars twinkling
7 Eggplants baking,
6 Carrots glazing,
5 Onion rings;
4 Cauliflowers,
3 Broccoli,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the ninth day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
9 Mushrooms grilling,
8 Kale stars twinkling,
7 Eggplants baking,
6 Carrots glazing,
5 Onion rings;
4 Cauliflowers,
3 Broccoli,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the tenth day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
10 Parsnips roasting
9 Mushrooms grilling,
8 Kale stars twinkling,
7 Eggplants baking,
6 Carrots glazing,
5 Onion rings;
4 Cauliflowers,
3 Broccoli,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the eleventh day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
11 Snow peas sizzling
10 Parsnips roasting,
9 Mushrooms grilling,
8 Kale stars twinkling,
7 Eggplants baking,
6 Carrots glazing,
5 Onion rings;
4 Cauliflowers,
3 Broccoli,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
On the twelfth day of X’mas, my true friends sent to me
12 Tomatoes toasting,
11 Snow peas sizzling,
10 Parsnips roasting,
9 Mushrooms grilling,
8 Kale stars twinkling,
7 Eggplants baking,
6 Carrots glazing
5 Onion rings;
4 Cauliflowers,
3 Broccoli,
2 Beet hearts,
and 1 Asparagus, in a pear tree
How to cook the vegetables? Mixed Vegetable Casserole
- Brush each vegetable with olive /avocado oil and spice rub (mix 1/2 tsp. each: cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and nutmeg powder with the oil)
- Bake together in a casserole dish at 350F for 20 min.
- Serve vegetables with tree-shaped sugar or shortbread cookies.
- (SMOKE POINT OLIVE oil 350 – 410 F; AVOCADO oil – 450 F)
