Hello, beautiful people! Welcome to Paulina Kitchen. Today we get fully into an issue that sometimes gives fiaca, but with simple touches you can change your way of eating forever: vegetables.
Yes, those that we sometimes look with the face of "meh", but who, with a little magic, can be the stars of any dish. Prepare the apron and take out all the condiments, because here you will discover how to cook vegetables in such rich forms that no one is going to resist.
Because the reality is that, if you put a little wave, vegetables can be much more than a simple garnish: they can be the soul of the dish.
Cooking vegetables well implies creativity and desire to try new things, and it is not necessary to be a chef to achieve it. In fact, today we are going to learn those little secrets who, once you have them under your sleeve, will make you want to cook vegetables every day. And if you are one of those people who think that the vegetable is synonymous with boring, I invite you to change their minds right now!
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About cooking vegetables
Cooking vegetables does not have to be boring or complicated. This recipe not only teaches you to transform them into something delicious, but also shows you how to experiment with condiments and techniques to enhance the taste when cooking vegetables.
Whether you make them in the oven, sauteed or even in salads , the keys are in the details: the cut, the condiments and, of course, the wave that you put! Here you will find simple tricks for cooking vegetables in an irresistible way.
In addition, it is essential to lose the fear of combining flavors and textures while thinking about vegetable cooking . The idea is that you have fun and make each meal a feast of flavors.
It doesn't matter if you prefer to cook them, sauteed, boiled or baked, the most important thing is not to forget the key: seasoning well.
5 tips for cooking vegetables and vegetables in the baked and that are a success
- Cortá thinking about cooking times . Some vegetables take more than others; If you balance the sizes, everything is cooked. Cutting well cooking vegetables is key for all ingredients to be at their right point.
- Condimenta with love . Beyond salt and pepper, try to cook vegetables with other combinations such as paprika and curry, or even sweet touches such as cinnamon and honey.
- Use a hot source . It costs you anything, preheat the oven with the fountain inside while preparing the vegetables for cooking. This prevents them from sticking and helps create a crispy layer.
- Mango oven . If you are going to make baked vegetables, it turns on at least 10 minutes to start with all the power. This is not a whim, it is the difference between a crispy and sad and soft dish!
- Don't move them too much . To cook vegetables and do well, you will have to put together patience. Because if you don't wait for a golden to form and moving them all the time, you lose that texture that makes a vegetable spectacular. Give time to the gold, and you will see the difference.
5 Basic Methods of Vegetable Cooking
- Boiled : easy but lose flavor. Just do it if you are going to use them later in soups or purés. If you boil them, be sure to season well later, because they lose a lot of flavor in the process.
- Steamed : a healthy option, but depends on a good seasoning to enhance the taste. In addition, it is an excellent method if you want to preserve nutrients to the fullest. Ideal if later you bathe with a good dressing or sauce.
- French fries : it is not an option for every day, but when cooking fried vegetables they are delicious.
- Grilled : a classic that always looks good. The grilled vegetables are fast and have a spectacular flavor if you give them the right time of gold. In addition, it is a way of cooking with little fat, which is great if you want something lighter.
- Sauteed : Perfect to handle flavors and cooking point. The good thing about cooking sauteed vegetables is to see how they cook and lower or raise the heat.
- Baked : absolute winners for their versatility and flavor. There is no good baked vegetables. It is almost impossible to fail, and with fair condiments you can take them to another level.
3 sauces to accompany your vegetables
- Mayonnaise + mustard + yogurt : mix with coriander and a touch of pepper. This combination is a goal for cooking vegetables, especially for crispy vegetables. In addition, yogurt gives it a freshness that balances perfectly.
- Cream cheese + lemon zest : ideal for fresh vegetables. If you are cooking more light vegetables, this is a great option to give them a touch of flavor without being heavy.
- Chimichurri Casero : The infallible Argentine who raises any dish, even for vegetables. If you like the good spice, the Chimichurri always goes. And yes, vegetables also deserve this touch.
Cook vegetables and combine them with fruits? yes sir
- Orange + red onion + black olives : elegant and surprising. It is the combination that never fails in a good salad, gives freshness and a perfect citrus touch.
- Apple + fennel : absolute freshness. The crispy fennel along with the sweetness of the apple make this combination a successful success.
- Frutilla + arugula + blue cheese : a sweet and salty turn that never fails. When you dare to combine fruit with strong and arugula cheese, everything makes sense. Give it a chance and you will not regret it.
If you like to cook vegetables but for lack of time you do not know how to do, we leave you here a meal prep with frozen vegetables that can save you, it is beautiful. And we also leave you 8 ideas to cook tray vegetables .
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Recipe for cooking vegetables: baked pumpkin
Yield : 4 portions
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 g of pumpkin
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Olive oil
For the first combination:
- Paprika
- Ground chili
- Oregano
For the second combination:
- Curry
- Cinnamon
- Grated ginger
How to cook vegetables and vegetables in the baked step by step
- Prepare the oven . Preheat 200 ° C to ensure couple cooking. Do not underestimate this step, the oven has to be hot for vegetables to cook well from the beginning.
- Cut the pumpkin . Peel if you want, although the shell is also eaten. Cut into similar sizes so that everything is cooked even. In addition, even pieces are always more prolix.
- Separate combinations . Divide the pumpkin into two sources or halves of the same source. This is important so that flavors are not mixed and you can experience two types of condiments in a single baking.
- Season the first half . Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, ground chili and oregano. Make sure each piece is well covered so that everyone has the same spectacular flavor.
- Season the second half . Use curry, cinnamon, grated ginger, salt and pepper. This combination is more exotic, but it gives it a unique touch that you cannot stop trying.
- Add oil . Sprinkle each side with olive oil and mix well so that all pieces are covered. This not only prevents them from sticking, but also helps be better.
- Bake . Place the vegetables in the oven and cook for 25-30 minutes, turning them halfway. The objective is that they are golden and tender inside, so do not hurry.
- Serve . Remove from the oven when they are golden and tender. Enjoy them as garrison or main dish. The good thing about these vegetables is that you can accompany them with anything or eat them alone, and they will always be a success.
