I have spent endless hours searching for food suppliers to purchase the food for the non-profit campground that I help run through the summer. I have learned that all pricing is different from supplier to supplier and so is the quality of the food that they offer. It has taken a very long time for me to learn what to get from a big food supplier and when to purchase things from a smaller supplier. To learn my methods of ordering food on a very tight budget for hundreds of people, visit my website. There, you will find a breakdown of my supplies and the suppliers that I use to get what I need each summer.
Chimichurri is traditionally used as a marinade and topping for meats. But if you buy it in wholesale quantities, you may be looking for some ways to use up the extra in some meatless meals. The following vegetarian dishes, made with chimichurri, are good places to start.
Roasted Root Veggies With Chimichurri
This dish is a filling choice for a cool winter night. You can serve it alongside some nice, toasty bread and butter for an extra special meal. You'll need:
Peel the carrots, potatoes, parsnips, and sweet potatoes, and cut them into approximately 1/2-inch cubes. Spread the veggies out on a baking sheet, and toss them in the canola oil. Sprinkle the garlic, paprika, and kosher salt over the veggies. Roast them for 375 degrees F for 30 minutes, turning them over once during roasting.
Let the veggies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, and then transfer them to a serving dish. Drizzle the chimichurri over the top, and toss the veggies to coat them. Serve, and enjoy!
3-Veggie Grilled Cheese With Chimichurri
When you want a quick meal or one that you can eat on the go, this grilled cheese is a great option. If you want to make it vegan, rather than vegetarian, then you can just substitute your favorite plant-based cheese for the cheddar. You'll need:
Butter the bread. Place one piece butter-side down in a skillet. Layer on the cheese, followed by the pepper, onion, and tomato. Drizzle the chimichurri over the vegetables, and place the second piece of bread on top with the butter facing upward. Bring the heat up to medium, and cook until the first side is lightly browned. Flip the sandwich over, and cook the other side until toasted. Let cool slightly before you eat it.
You can make modifications to both of these recipes as you please, in order to suit your own tastes. Both of them are good options for using up your extra, chimichurri wholesale when you don't want to use meat.
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