How to delight your taste buds in the middle of winter? While the season for strawberries, watermelons and other summer delights still seems light years away, it would be a shame to forget all the delicacies that winter fruits and vegetables offer. In pie, tagine, broth or salad, Current wife offers a (non-exhaustive) selection of light and comforting recipes to get through the winter gently and stock up on vitamins.
Healthy meal idea: how to eat balanced in winter?
If you think that the gastronomy of the winter season only stops at recipes rich in fat such as tartiflettes, fondue, croziflette or even raclette, think again. Among the winter vegetables, we note in particular potatoes, carrots or onions, all products that you can find in the recipe for baked winter vegetables. Another recipe idea that can find its place in a balanced diet is warm al dente mini winter vegetables. To do this, you will need small heads of colored broccoli (purple and green), a parsnip, a carrot and six crosnes for an estimated preparation time of 20 minutes.
If you prefer to turn to a recipe for light and comforting winter dishes, you can try the recipe for winter broth, with cabbage, carrots, potatoes and chestnuts, the preparation time of which is estimated 20 minutes away. Finally, salad recipes are not specific to summer and can also be used for the cool season. This is the case of the winter salad with grilled pumpkin seed oil.
Winter dish and seasonal vegetables: what light meal for the evening?
Asked by Current wifeDr. William Berrebi, gastroenterologist, hepatologist and author of a book entitled Flat stomach mission, recommended eating three hours before going to sleep, in order to promote digestion and limit the risk of sleep disorders. Likewise, he advised combining a little protein and vegetables.
There are multiple sources of protein and they can be found in products of animal origin such as white meat, such as turkey or chicken breast or fish. We can also find it from plant foods or legumes such as quinoa for example. With your portion of protein, cook some seasonal vegetables.
Light, quick and simple recipes: focus on seasonal products
Among the seasonal vegetables that can garnish your dish, you can add cauliflower, celery root, lamb’s lettuce or even leek. Among the quick and easy recipes, we can note the winter vegetable and tofu parfait, ready in 25 minutes and inexpensive, a recipe that will delight your taste buds! Do you prefer baking in the oven? Check out the roasted winter vegetable recipe that calls for carrots, parsnips and pumpkin. After peeling them and cutting them into strips, add shallot, olive oil and turmeric then bake for 35 minutes.
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