Mixed Platter with Roast Chicken, Yellow Rice, and Assorted Sides

Name: Mixed Platter with Roast Chicken, Yellow Rice, and Assorted Sides

Ingredients:

For the Roast Chicken:

1 whole chicken leg (thigh and drumstick)

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tsp salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried thyme

1 tbsp lemon juice

For the Yellow Rice:

1 cup rice

2 cups chicken broth

1 tsp turmeric

½ tsp cumin

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp butter

For the Spinach in Cream Sauce:

2 cups fresh spinach (chopped)

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup sliced mushrooms

1 tbsp butter

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Coleslaw:

1 cup shredded cabbage (mix of red and white)

½ cup grated carrots

½ cup mayonnaise

1 tbsp vinegar

½ tsp sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Beetroot Salad:

1 cup sliced boiled beets

1 tbsp vinegar

½ tsp salt

1 tsp sugar

For the Potato Salad:

2 medium potatoes (boiled and cubed)

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tsp mustard

1 tbsp chopped parsley

Salt and pepper to taste

For the Mixed Vegetables:

½ cup diced carrots, bell peppers, zucchini, and sweet potatoes

1 tbsp olive oil

½ tsp salt

½ tsp black pepper

For the Curried Lentils:

½ cup lentils

1 small onion (chopped)

1 small carrot (grated)

1 tsp curry powder

1 tbsp olive oil

1 cup water

Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Roast Chicken: Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Mix olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and thyme. Rub onto the chicken and bake for 35-40 minutes.

2. Yellow Rice: Rinse rice and cook with chicken broth, turmeric, cumin, salt, and butter until fluffy.

3. Creamed Spinach: Sauté mushrooms in butter, add spinach, cook for 2 minutes, then add cream and simmer until thick.

4. Coleslaw: Mix all ingredients and chill before serving.

5. Beetroot Salad: Toss beet slices with vinegar, salt, and sugar.

6. Potato Salad: Mix boiled potatoes with mayo, mustard, and seasonings.

7. Mixed Vegetables: Roast or sauté in olive oil and season.

8. Curried Lentils: Sauté onions and carrots, add curry powder, lentils, and water, and simmer until soft.

Serving:

Arrange all the components on a plate and enjoy this hearty and nutritious meal!