Vegetable creams are the ideal option for those who want to enjoy comforting and healthy dishes at the same time. These delicious culinary preparations offer a nutritious way to enjoy a wide variety of vegetables, providing an explosion of flavors and textures in every spoonful. Vegetable creams are versatile, delicious and easy to prepare. For this reason, from Grupo Lucas we tell you everything you need to know about vegetable creams. Take note!
What benefits do vegetable creams provide?
Vegetable creams are a perfect way to increase the intake of vegetables in our daily diet. Vegetables are a rich source of vitamins, minerals and fiber , and consuming them in the form of creams allows us to obtain all their nutrients in an easy way to consume. These are some of the benefits of including vegetable creams in your diet:
- High nutrient content. Vegetables are rich in vitamins such as vitamin A, C, E, and K, as well as essential minerals such as potassium and magnesium. These nutrients are essential for the proper functioning of the body and contribute to maintaining good health in general.
- Dietary fiber. Fiber is crucial for maintaining a healthy digestive system and preventing problems like constipation. Vegetables contain soluble and insoluble fiber, which helps regulate digestion and promotes feelings of satiety.
- Low in calories. Vegetable creams are a low-calorie option, which makes them an excellent alternative for those who want to control their weight or eat a balanced diet.
How to prepare vegetable creams?
Preparing vegetable creams is quite simple and does not require advanced culinary skills . We leave you some basic steps to make a delicious vegetable cream:
- Selection of vegetables. Choose the vegetables that you like the most or those that you have on hand. Some popular options are squash, broccoli, carrots, zucchini, leeks, and celery. You can combine various vegetables to get different flavors and textures.
- Cleaning and cutting. Wash the vegetables well and cut them into small pieces . This is important as it will facilitate cooking and the subsequent mixing process.
- Cooking. Cook the vegetables in a pot with a little olive oil until they are tender. Add spices and seasonings to taste, such as salt, pepper, paprika, and oregano, to enhance the flavor of the cream.
- Blended or processed. Once the vegetables are cooked, puree them with a hand mixer or in a blender until you get a smooth and homogeneous consistency . If you prefer a thicker texture, you can leave some chunks unblended.
- Serve and decorate. Pour the cream into individual plates and garnish with fresh herbs, toasted seeds, or a drizzle of olive oil. Ready to enjoy!
Chard and leek cream recipe
Ingredients
- 300 g. chard Grupo Lucas
- 1 chopped onion
- 1 chopped leek
- half potato
- 1 carrot cut
- 500 ml. vegetable broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lucas Oil EVOO
Elaboration
The first thing is to put a splash of EVOO in a pot and put the onion, the leek and cook for a couple of minutes at medium temperature. Then we add the potato, the carrot, and stir and let cook for 5 minutes.
Add the chard and cook them for a couple of minutes and then add the vegetable broth, salt, pepper and once it starts to boil, reduce the heat and let it cook for a quarter of an hour.
Finally, let it rest a bit, put it in the blender, and blend until you get the texture you want. Enjoy this delicious vegetable cream!
From Grupo Lucas we hope that you have enjoyed this recipe and that you have learned about all the benefits and ways to prepare vegetable creams. They are the perfect option to experiment with different vegetables and flavors to find your favorite combinations.
