Hello everyone! I hope they are very well and wanting to prepare something different and tasty ! Today I bring you a recipe that is ideal for cooking at home and for their kids when they renounce "green": vegetable puree . One of those recipes to put the spoon and get hot, enjoying all the colors and flavors offered by this beautiful preparation.
In this note we leave them everything they need to know about the puree of vegetables , tips to prepare it, the ingredients , some tips to achieve the desired texture, and a very easy recipe to do at home .
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About vegetable puree
Vegetable puree is an exquisite option for those who seek to enjoy the benefits of vegetables in a softer and easier way to digest . Ideal for these people, especially the little ones, who are reluctant to certain types of food.
What is this recipe about?
The recipe consists, basically, in cooking with a little water and then crushing or processing various vegetables until obtaining a uniform and creamy texture. Its consistency and form of preparation makes it a dish that shares kinship with the cream soup or with vegetable creams.
Vegetable puree can be enjoyed as a unique dish, since it is comforting, satiating and nutritious. Ideal to eat hot during winter, although you can also enjoy in the summer at room temperature or with a few hours of refrigerator, as a cold cream.
How to make a puree of vegetables
Making a vegetable puree is very simple. The first thing to do is choose the vegetables that we like the most , so that they provide flavor, color and consistency to puree, such as carrots, potatoes, zucchini (zucchini), celery, leek, pumpkin , among others.
The skin is washed and removed, cut into pieces and can previously skip with a little oil or, for a lighter version, boil in salt water until the vegetables are tender and can easily go through with a fork.
After that, the vegetables are processed or passed through a blender, along with a little cream or cream cheese , if it is of our taste and then enjoyed, either as an individual dish, as an entrance or as an accompaniment .
What has a traditional vegetable puree?
Traditional vegetable puree is a tribute to the usual kitchen, full of comforting and nostalgic flavors. Some classic vegetables for this preparation are potatoes, carrots, leek and zucchini or zucchini , and even peas or peas .
However, the world of vegetable puree is diverse, full of options for all tastes. If vibrant colors are sought on the plate, spinach and beets can be combined.
For a more exotic flavor you can mix pumpkin with caramelized onions and ginger . If instead you want something lighter, a mixture of spinach, carrot and leek can be an excellent option.
The great advantage of this recipe is that you can play with a wide variety of ingredients and flavors, the possibilities are endless!
Thickering vegetable puree: tricks for an ideal texture
To achieve a thick and forceful vegetable puree, an extra potato can be added to the preparation or even a sweet potato, since both are rich in starch and will help give that desired texture.
Also, if dairy is consumed, a touch of cream (cream) , cream cheese, butter or natural yogurt , to give it more consistency and an extra touch of flavor. The interesting thing is to experience with different aggregates and condiments until reaching the consistency that is sought.
5 tips to prepare a tasty vegetable puree
- Selection of vegetables: combine vegetables with different textures and flavors to obtain a balanced mixture, without exaggerating with the varieties, to prevent the individual flavors of each vegetable from being lost.
- Perfect consistency: cooking vegetables until they are really tender. A tasty vegetable puree is the result of adequate cooking.
- Taste: experiment with condiments, fresh herbs and spices to enhance the taste of puree. Coriander, parsley, ciboulette (chives), nutmeg or a touch of garlic can make a great contribution.
- Cream and butter: For an ultra creamy puree, you can add some cream or butter when crushing vegetables.
- Creative decoration: add a splash of olive oil, cream, parsley leaves or sprinkle with a little grated Parmesan to play with the presentation.
This wonder of culinary creation combines all the good of vegetables with softness and silky texture of puree . A super versatile dish, since it can be done with different ingredients each time.
Then I leave you a recipe that is so easy that falls in love, of those that are worth having under the sleeve for those moments of improvisation.
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Vegetable puree recipe
Yields: 2/3 portions (depending on whether it is the main dish or entrance)
Preparation time: 45 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 medium potatoes
- 2 Carrots
- 1 Long Zapallito (Calabacin)
- 1 onion
- 1 leek
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- 1/4 cup of milk cream (optional)
- Fresh parsley or ciboulette (chives) to decorate
How to make puree of vegetables step by step
- Wash and peel the potatoes and carrots. Cut all vegetables into small pieces.
- In a pot with a little olive oil, fry the vegetables and garlic cloves, remove so that they do not burn and let them soften to release their juices.
- Then add boiling water to cover the vegetables and salt and pepper to taste. Cook for about 15/20 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Remove the vegetables with a sparkling and place in the container of the blender or food processor, place a part of the cream and process until a soft puree.
- Serve on a plate with a splash of cream above. Decorate with fresh parsley or ciboulette leaves.
