Jazzed Up Kumara

Ingredients

• 4-5 medium kumara (about 650g)
• 3 cups broccoli florets
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley or very finely chopped spinach
• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh mint
• 100g freshly cooked or marinated mussels (OR 6 - 8 olives, sliced )
• 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1/2 cup bought vinaigrette OR 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
• 3 Tbsp light olive oil
• 2 Tbsp wine vinegar or lemon juice
• 2 tsp sugar

Wash and scrub the kumara. Cut into generous chunks, leaving the skin on. Steam or microwave for 5-6 minutes or until barely softened. Add the broccoli and continue cooking for 3 minutes, or until tender. Place in a serving dish. Top with the parsley, mint and mussels or olives. In a screw top jar combine the garlic with the bought vinaigrette OR all the remaining ingredients, shake well. Pour over the kumara. Serve hot, or at room temperature. Serves 4.