15 Hearty Dishes Featuring Fragrant Rosemary! – One Green Planet

Rosemary has a distinct, aromatic taste that is absolutely delightful. Related to mint and somewhat resembling lavender, this herb has origins within the Mediterranean region. These days, rosemary is enjoyed all over the world. Using the Food Monster App, we found 15 recipes that feature this pine-like herb. With such a unique and woodsy flavor, rosemary is perfect for cold weather recipes!

1. Herbed Hasselback Potatoes

This elegant method of preparing potatoes is about to become your go-to meal and star side-dish. These Herbed Hasselback Potatoes are sliced and stuffed with a delectable blend of herbs and then served with a creamy chive yogurt to dip them in. They’re crispy, flavorful and so simple to make.

2. Rosemary Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms

These Rosemary Wild Rice Stuffed Mushrooms are breathtaking to look at, delightful to eat, and will impress all your friends at the next cocktail party you host. Meaty mushroom caps are stuffed with a rosemary-infused wild rice, a subtle array of spices, and finished with crispy bread crumbs. Once roasted, it’s perfection.

3. Tian of Vegetables With Garlic and Rosemary

A Tian of Vegetables is an asssortment of roasted vegetables cooking in a shallow dish, sometimes with cheese or au gratin. It derives its name from the large, round, earthenware cooking pot used in Provence, France. Roasting the vegetables high heat creates a caramelization – they will be silky in texture, and perfectly browned around the edges.

4. Rosemary Purple Potato Focaccia

Bread is one of life’s greatest pleasures — and this homemade Rosemary Purple Potato Focaccia tops even that. It is perfectly crisp on the outside, but light, fluffy, and moist on the inside. Thinly sliced beautiful purple potatoes with fresh woodsy rosemary are sprinkled over the top just before it bakes in the oven.

5. Roasted Rosemary Potato and Seitan Galette With Cashew Cheese

Every component of this Roasted Rosemary Potato and Seitan Galette With Cashew Cheese works in harmony with the other filling ingredients to create something wonderful. They have a hearty crust and a savory filling of rosemary-roasted potatoes, pan-seared seitan, kale, and pesto. Topped with creamy cashew cheese, you really can’t go wrong with this galette.

6. Creamy Roasted Chestnut and Potato Soup 

Need some serious comfort food? This Creamy Roasted Chestnut and Potato Soup embodies all the flavors of winter. Seasonal chestnuts are simmered until soft and puréed with roasted potatoes, aromatics, and fresh savory herbs like rosemary and sage. A swirl of coconut cream makes it extra rich and cozy — perfect for fighting the cold and finding comfort in your bowl.

7. Creamy Rosemary and Pumpkin Risotto

This Creamy Rosemary and Pumpkin Risotto is as easy as it is tasty. Warm, creamy, hearty, savory, and satisfying, it has every characteristic of the perfect comforting fall meal. The pumpkin combines well with the woodsy rosemary of this dish and it also adds lots of healthy vitamin A!

8. Matcha Rosemary Dinner Rolls

Why have just regular boring dinner rolls when you can have ones that are infused with energetic matcha and seasoned with rosemary leaves? These Matcha Rosemary Dinner Rolls are fluffy, flavorful, and considering they’re gluten-free and don’t require kneading, very easy to make.

9. Rosemary Oven Roasted Mushrooms

These Rosemary Oven Roasted Mushrooms are an excellent go to side dish for parties, barbecues, or just a regular weeknight dinner. Hearty Crimini mushrooms are tossed in a garlicky olive oil-white wine sauce and then sprinkled with rosemary and baked in the oven. The results are tender, savory mushrooms that would compliment almost any meal!

10. Celeriac Meatballs in Rosemary Tomato Sauce

These Celeriac Meatballs in Rosemary Tomato Sauce are amazing over pasta, salads, or even a sandwich as a delicious hot lunch. They freeze very well, so make many of them! Whenever you need a quick meal, just grab your celeriac meatballs from the freezer, heat them in the oven for 10 minutes, and serve!

11. Spelt Focaccia With Rosemary Za’atar

This Spelt Focaccia With Rosemary Za’atar makes a great party snack served with a bowl of extra virgin olive oil for dunking. Best fresh out of the oven, but leftovers can be re-heated or toasted within a few days of baking. You can even serve it with pasta and salad!

12. Mixed Herb Lentil and Wild Rice Soup

A delicious warming and flavorsome chunky soup, this dish definitely fills the spot. With sweet potato, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, rosemary, and mixed beans, this Mixed Herb Lentil and Wild Rice Soup is filled with wholesome nutritional goodness! Adjust the spiciness level to your liking!

13. Cranberry and Rosemary Cornbread

Looking for a side for your next get-together? Try creating this unique Cranberry and Rosemary Cornbread! It’s perfect as a side anytime; spring and summer barbecues, picnics, and holiday dinners — you can never go wrong.

14. Rosemary and Garlic Sweet Potato Medallions

A quick and easy 5 ingredient recipe that makes for a perfect side dish or game day snack! Simple but always a crowd favorite. Everyone will love these Rosemary and Garlic Sweet Potato Medallions.

15. Mushroom Rosemary Dinner Pancakes

Using chickpea flour as a base for these Mushroom Rosemary Dinner Pancakes is a great way to incorporate more protein into your day. Light but satisfying, serve them over a bed of dark leafy greens.Rosemary is often added to rich and satisfying stews, which we have quite the collection of.

This herb is easily incorporated into so many different kinds of dishes, this is just the beginning! Get your next meal idea on the Food Monster App, you never know what you’re going to find! With over 10,000 recipes, it’s available for both Android and iPhone, and can also be found on Instagram and Facebook. Full of recipes that will be enjoyed by all, subscribers gain access to new recipes every day. Check it out!

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