Category: Wonky Recipes

Ingredients:

1 head of wonky cauliflower
1 wonky red onion, finely chopped
1 wonky pepper, finely sliced
8 button wonky mushrooms, finely sliced
2 cloves of wonky garlic
Sesame oil
Olive oil
Salt & Pepper to taste
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
4 wonky spring onions finely chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 220°c/428°F.
2. Taking the whole wonky cauliflower, chop it into small rice-like pieces.
3. In a large bowl add 2 tbsp olive oil.
4. Add in the cauliflower and mix until nicely coated.
5. Lay the cauliflower out on a baking tray and place in the oven for 25-30 minutes until golden, cooked through and slightly crispy.
6. In the meantime heat your wok with a splash of sesame oil.
7. Add the wonky onion, garlic and sprinkle salt & pepper and saute for 3-4 minutes until it starts to soften before adding in the wonky peppers.
8. Finally, add the mushrooms and saute for 1-2 minutes.
9. Add 1 tbsp of sesame oil, and 2 of the spring onions.
10. Remove the cauliflower from the oven and combine with the vegetables.
11. Serve and enjoy with some toasted sesame seeds and some more finely chopped spring onions!

Credits: Adapted from Wonky Spatula

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs wonky carrots
• ¼ c maple syrup
• ½ tsp salt
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Wash and trim ends of carrots, cut on a bias making ¼ inch wide slice.
3. Measure the rest of the ingredients and mix with the carrots in a bowl tossing to coat evenly. Line a sheet pan with parchment or foil. Evenly spread carrot mixture on lined sheet trays. Place in oven.
4. Set a timer for 10 minutes and then stir them, place back in oven set timer for another 10 minutes and then again stir them.
5. Set timer for the last 10 minutes and the wonky carrots should be tender and roasted golden brown around the edges. Plate and enjoy!

Credits: Adapted from Imperfect Produce Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil + more for garnish
• 1 small wonky onion, diced (1 cup diced onion)
• 2 wonky garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp fresh grated wonky ginger
• 1 large wonky apple
• 1 pound wonky carrots, peeled and chopped (~5 cups)
• 4 cups vegetable broth made from wonky produce
• Salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions:

1. In a large pot, add 1 tbsp olive oil over low-medium heat.

2. Add chopped wonky onion and cook for about 5 minutes until translucent.

3. Add minced wonky garlic and ginger and cook for another couple minutes on low.

4. Add chopped wonky apple and carrots and cook for a few minutes more.

5. Add the wonky produce vegetable broth, stir, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low-medium and simmer for 20 minutes, or until tender.

6. Carefully transfer this mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. 

7. Add salt and pepper to taste. 

8. Serve and garnish with freshly ground pepper and a drizzle of olive oil.

Goes with bread and makes 5 delicious cups!

Credits: Adapted from Joy The Baker.