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Healthy Optionstapasonline2021-01-20T15:28:21+00:00
Raoles d’EndiviaFried patties of frisée and spring onion - frisée, variously called curly endive and escarole, is a member of the chicory family. This is a traditional recipe from the Balearics.
Pisto ManchegoThis is a type of ratatouille and needs the best vegetables and a really good quality olive oil. Manchego refers to the region of La Mancha, although manchego cheese is a popular topping, as is fried egg. You can use fresh, ripe tomatoes, but good quality canned ones are fine. It can be enjoyed hot or cold. Patatas con EspinacasPotatoes with spinach - this dish is an Andalusian classic. A healthy option and easy to prepare, but nonetheless really tasty and great as a vegetarian or vegan dish. Sopa de AjoGarlic soup - there are many versions of this popular dish. Some include ham, chicken stock, and wine. It should be quite thick, but the amount of liquid can, of course, be varied to suit. The eggs may be omitted altogether or alternatively poached whole in the soup. Huevos de Codorniz con AguacateQuail's eggs with avocado on toasted bread - really a tapa version of avocado toast. You can mash any herbs or spices of your choice in with the avocado. Aguacate con Huevo de CodornizBaked avocado with quail's egg - quail eggs are not easy to crack; if you use a lot of them, special scissors are available. Otherwise, run a serrated knife around the widest end and carefully pop out. The bacon bits are, of course, optional. Ensalada Tibia de FrijolesWarm bean salad - as you may imagine, there are many variations for this dish. Some recipes include chorizo, manchego cheese and various vegetable options. You can use any beans of your choice - butterbeans, cannellini, kidney beans etc. or you may be fortunate enough to have some genuine Spanish beans. If using dried beans, soak and cook them first. Merluza a la CazuelaSpanish-style hake - chorizo and red peppers lend an interesting flavour combination to this traditional dish. If hake is not available, cod or haddock may be used instead. Espinacas a la CatalanaCatalan spinach with raisins and pine nuts - This classic dish from Catalonia is quick and easy to make, but nonethless impressive and very tasty. The sherry is optional, as is lemon zest and apple, but it gives the dish a nice boost.