Menestra de Verduras (vegetable stew with asparagus, artichokes, peas)
Menestra de Verduras is a versatile Spanish vegetable stew made with asparagus, artichokes, peas and other seasonal vegetables. The dish combines freshness, creaminess and Mediterranean spice and is rounded off with fine herbs and olive oil. Menestra is suitable as a light main course or elegant starter and, with its vegetal character, invites you to enjoy white wine. The preparation is uncomplicated and highlights the best of seasonal cuisine.
Cooking utensils
- 1 Large pot
- 1 Cooking spoon
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 Paring knife
- 1 Sieve
Ingredients
- Main ingredients
- 200 g green asparagus
- 2 small artichokes
- 100 g Peas Fresh or frozen
- 80 g green beans
- 2 Carrots
- 1 small potato
- 1 Small onion
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 1 tbsp olive oil
- 400 ml Vegetable broth
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 sprig of parsley
- Salt Pepper
Preparation
Preparation
- Clean the artichokes, remove the outer leaves and cut into quarters.
- Wash the asparagus, cut off the woody ends and cut into pieces.
- Peel and dice the carrots and potatoes, cut the beans into bite-sized pieces.
- Finely chop the onion and garlic.
Cooking
- Heat the olive oil in a pan and sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add the carrots, potatoes and artichokes and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the vegetable stock, bay leaf and parsley, bring to the boil.
- After 10 minutes, add the beans, asparagus and peas and cook for a further 10 minutes.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.
Recommended sides:
- toasted white bread
- Lemon wedges
- Marinated olives
Nutritional values per portion
Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 7gFat: 11g
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