Side Dishes
Recipes for side dishes to complete your Spanish feast. Ole!
Spanish Onion Salsa Recipe - Salsa de Cebolla
This cool, slightly sweet salsa can be used to marinate vegetables like asparagus, accompany barbecued meats or to top toasted bread. It takes only 5 to 10 minutes to prepare.
This cool, slightly sweet salsa can be used to marinate vegetables like asparagus, accompany barbecued meats or to top toasted bread. It takes only 5 to 10 minutes to prepare.
Mushroom & Shrimp-Stuffed Baby Artichokes Recipe - Alcachofas rellenas
Like all Mediterraneans, the Spanish prepare artichokes in many ways - in salads, in soups or by themselves. Baby artichokes are particularly popular and tender and combine well with seafood and garlic. First, steam the baby artichokes then stuff them with garlicky brandy-sauteed shrimp and mushrooms. It is a great starter for an authentic Spanish meal.
Like all Mediterraneans, the Spanish prepare artichokes in many ways - in salads, in soups or by themselves. Baby artichokes are particularly popular and tender and combine well with seafood and garlic. First, steam the baby artichokes then stuff them with garlicky brandy-sauteed shrimp and mushrooms. It is a great starter for an authentic Spanish meal.
Spanish Artichokes with Shrimp Recipe - Alcachofas con Gambas
Artichokes, garlic, potatoes and shrimp are cooked in a seafood broth. It makes a tasty first course, particularly in spring when fresh artichokes are plentiful.
Artichokes, garlic, potatoes and shrimp are cooked in a seafood broth. It makes a tasty first course, particularly in spring when fresh artichokes are plentiful.
Green Beans with Ham and Peppers Recipe - Alubias Verdes con Jamon y Pimientos
In Spain fresh vegetables are often steamed, then sautéed or tossed with olive oil and Spanish ham. This recipe combines fresh green beans, Serrano ham, garlic and peppers for a quick, easy and nutritious vegetable side dish. Mix any leftovers with scrambled eggs for breakfast!
In Spain fresh vegetables are often steamed, then sautéed or tossed with olive oil and Spanish ham. This recipe combines fresh green beans, Serrano ham, garlic and peppers for a quick, easy and nutritious vegetable side dish. Mix any leftovers with scrambled eggs for breakfast!
Salbitxada Sauce Recipe from Cataluna
Catalan Salbitxada sauce is eaten with calcots, a special kind of green onion from Cataluna. Char-grilled green onions with Salbitxada sauce make both a good "tapa" and side dish for spring and summer. Tasty and easy to make, try this sauce with all types of grilled vegetables, not just onions.
Catalan Salbitxada sauce is eaten with calcots, a special kind of green onion from Cataluna. Char-grilled green onions with Salbitxada sauce make both a good "tapa" and side dish for spring and summer. Tasty and easy to make, try this sauce with all types of grilled vegetables, not just onions.
Roasted Paprika Potatoes Recipe – Patatas con Pimenton
Roasted potatoes combined with paprika are the perfect complement to a Spanish meal. Using a microwave to speed up roasting time, you can cook up these potatoes in less than a half hour. Now that's quick and easy!
Roasted potatoes combined with paprika are the perfect complement to a Spanish meal. Using a microwave to speed up roasting time, you can cook up these potatoes in less than a half hour. Now that's quick and easy!
Alcachofas con Jamon - Artichokes with Serrano Ham
"Alcachofas con Jamon" or Artichokes with Serrano Ham is from La Rioja region. It is a good side dish to serve with meat or fish. The cooked artichokes are covered in a sauce made from onion, carrot and ham, sauteed in white wine.
"Alcachofas con Jamon" or Artichokes with Serrano Ham is from La Rioja region. It is a good side dish to serve with meat or fish. The cooked artichokes are covered in a sauce made from onion, carrot and ham, sauteed in white wine.
Berenjenas a la Mallorquina - Mallorcan-Style Stuffed Eggplant
Berenjenas a la Mallorquina or Mallorcan-Style Eggplant is a great side dish that includes ground pork, garic, onion and diced Serrano ham.
Berenjenas a la Mallorquina or Mallorcan-Style Eggplant is a great side dish that includes ground pork, garic, onion and diced Serrano ham.
Broccoli with Onions and Olives Recipe
Broccoli is part of the cabbage family. Although its origins are from the Mediterranean, it was not a popular vegetable in Spain until recently. Onions and broccoli are sautéed in olive oil, then white wine, paprika and olives are added, giving this dish a typically Spanish flavor.
Broccoli is part of the cabbage family. Although its origins are from the Mediterranean, it was not a popular vegetable in Spain until recently. Onions and broccoli are sautéed in olive oil, then white wine, paprika and olives are added, giving this dish a typically Spanish flavor.
Cilantro Green Sauce – Mojo de Cilantro
In the Canary Islands, mojos or sauces are made with vinegar and oil and served cold, as an accompaniment to potatoes, meat and fish. These "mojos" can be red or green and sometimes spicy. This "mojo" has intense flavor, but is not spicy at all. Make ahead and serve with meat or fish, or drizzle over potatoes.
In the Canary Islands, mojos or sauces are made with vinegar and oil and served cold, as an accompaniment to potatoes, meat and fish. These "mojos" can be red or green and sometimes spicy. This "mojo" has intense flavor, but is not spicy at all. Make ahead and serve with meat or fish, or drizzle over potatoes.
Esparragos con Alioli - Asparagus with Alioli Recipe
Asparagus is a great side dish for any Spanish menu, especially in spring when the harvest is at its peak. This recipe combines fresh, green asparagus with a favorite sauce - garlicky Alioli.
Asparagus is a great side dish for any Spanish menu, especially in spring when the harvest is at its peak. This recipe combines fresh, green asparagus with a favorite sauce - garlicky Alioli.
Esparragos Gratinados - Asparagus with Serrano Ham and Béchamel Sauce
Fresh green asparagus is lightly steamed, then wrapped in a paper-thin slice of Serrano ham and drizzled with bechamel sauce. Sprinkle with a bit of grated parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown on top and you have a fresh, tasty and attractive side dish for spring.
Fresh green asparagus is lightly steamed, then wrapped in a paper-thin slice of Serrano ham and drizzled with bechamel sauce. Sprinkle with a bit of grated parmesan cheese. Bake until golden brown on top and you have a fresh, tasty and attractive side dish for spring.
Green Beans with Garlic – Alubias Verdes con Ajo
This is a simple and easy recipe that uses nothing but fresh ingredients - green beans and garlic! Try it as a side dish tonight.
This is a simple and easy recipe that uses nothing but fresh ingredients - green beans and garlic! Try it as a side dish tonight.
Langostinos con Salsa Rosa - Prawns with Pink Sauce
"Langostinos" are large prawns that are normally served with the heads on, giving them much more flavor. Served with pink sauce, they are absolutely delicious and simple to make. They are a great start to a meal...
"Langostinos" are large prawns that are normally served with the heads on, giving them much more flavor. Served with pink sauce, they are absolutely delicious and simple to make. They are a great start to a meal...
Mayonesa - Mayonnaise
Nothing can really compare to homemade mayonnaise. The Spanish know this and use it in potato salad and many sauces. Real mayonnaise is simple to make. All you need is eggs, oil and a bit of lemon juice and salt. and with a modern mixer can be prepared in about 5 minutes – that’s it!
Nothing can really compare to homemade mayonnaise. The Spanish know this and use it in potato salad and many sauces. Real mayonnaise is simple to make. All you need is eggs, oil and a bit of lemon juice and salt. and with a modern mixer can be prepared in about 5 minutes – that’s it!
Patatas a la Importancia Recipe - How to Make Patatas a la Importancia
"Patatas a la Importancia" as the name implies are “potatoes of importance.” These are one rich, delicious potatoes! Potatoes are first coated in flour and egg and fried. Then, they are simmered in a rich sauce of onions, garlic and broth. Unforgettable!
"Patatas a la Importancia" as the name implies are “potatoes of importance.” These are one rich, delicious potatoes! Potatoes are first coated in flour and egg and fried. Then, they are simmered in a rich sauce of onions, garlic and broth. Unforgettable!
Patatas con Ajo y Perejil – Potatoes with Garlic and Parsley
“Patatas con Ajo y Perejil” is a simple side dish. Although it is a great vegetarian dish, it could also be served as a “tapa” along with a bit of “alioli” (a sort of garlic mayonnaise). If you like your dishes extra garlicky, add another clove! These “chips” are also a great addition to a Lenten fish meal.
“Patatas con Ajo y Perejil” is a simple side dish. Although it is a great vegetarian dish, it could also be served as a “tapa” along with a bit of “alioli” (a sort of garlic mayonnaise). If you like your dishes extra garlicky, add another clove! These “chips” are also a great addition to a Lenten fish meal.
Patatas Fritas - Fried Potatoes
Potatoes fried in virgin olive oil at home are a delicious dish that cannot compare to any fried potatoes at a restaurant. Learn how to prepare this very typical and flavorful side dish to eat with almost any main course in Spanish cuisine.
Potatoes fried in virgin olive oil at home are a delicious dish that cannot compare to any fried potatoes at a restaurant. Learn how to prepare this very typical and flavorful side dish to eat with almost any main course in Spanish cuisine.
Red Cabbage San Isidro Style – Lombarda de San Isidro
This red Cabbage recipe from Madrid is baked with apples, that give it a sweet taste, onions, potatoes and ham, which gives makes it salty, too. This is a good side dish to serve with a pork roast or sausage and some bread.
This red Cabbage recipe from Madrid is baked with apples, that give it a sweet taste, onions, potatoes and ham, which gives makes it salty, too. This is a good side dish to serve with a pork roast or sausage and some bread.
Red Pepper Sauce - Mojo Picon
In the Canary Islands, "mojos" or sauces are made with vinegar and oil and served cold, as an accompaniment to potatoes, meat and fish. These "mojos" can be red or green and sometimes spicy, as is the "mojo picon." Serve this sauce as "canarios" do - to accompany a meal, or serve it as a "tapa" with home-fried potatoes or "patatas arrugadas" – wrinkled potatoes.
In the Canary Islands, "mojos" or sauces are made with vinegar and oil and served cold, as an accompaniment to potatoes, meat and fish. These "mojos" can be red or green and sometimes spicy, as is the "mojo picon." Serve this sauce as "canarios" do - to accompany a meal, or serve it as a "tapa" with home-fried potatoes or "patatas arrugadas" – wrinkled potatoes.
Rice with Squid Recipe - Arroz con Calamares
This is a good first course or side dish for a dinner. It could also be served as a main course, especially if you add a few pieces of a solid white fish like halibut. It has a great seafood flavor without the additional work of preparing a paella.
This is a good first course or side dish for a dinner. It could also be served as a main course, especially if you add a few pieces of a solid white fish like halibut. It has a great seafood flavor without the additional work of preparing a paella.
Roast Red Pepper Garlic Mayonnaise Recipe
The intense red-orange color and smooth texture of this sauce is very attractive and the flavor is even better! It is very simple to make and can be spread on a sandwich, used as a dipping sauce or drizzled on fish, meat or vegetables.
The intense red-orange color and smooth texture of this sauce is very attractive and the flavor is even better! It is very simple to make and can be spread on a sandwich, used as a dipping sauce or drizzled on fish, meat or vegetables.
Romesco Sauce Recipe - Salsa Romesco
Romesco sauce originates from Tarragona, in Northeastern Spain by the fishermen of the area. Although originally eaten with seafood, it is a good sauce to accompany meat and vegetables as well and is a popular sauce. Roasted red peppers combine with ground almonds, olive oil and vinegar to make a smooth, rich sauce that tastes great simply spread on a slice of rustic bread.
Romesco sauce originates from Tarragona, in Northeastern Spain by the fishermen of the area. Although originally eaten with seafood, it is a good sauce to accompany meat and vegetables as well and is a popular sauce. Roasted red peppers combine with ground almonds, olive oil and vinegar to make a smooth, rich sauce that tastes great simply spread on a slice of rustic bread.
Salamandroña - Squash and Pepper Mix
Learn to cook a traditional Southern Spanish dish, whose origins are Arabic. An intriguing dish made with fresh orange squash or pumpkin, peppers and sardines was a popular meal with the fisherman of Granada's coast. Try it tonight with a roast or steak and glass of Spanish red wine.
Learn to cook a traditional Southern Spanish dish, whose origins are Arabic. An intriguing dish made with fresh orange squash or pumpkin, peppers and sardines was a popular meal with the fisherman of Granada's coast. Try it tonight with a roast or steak and glass of Spanish red wine.
Salpicon de Marisco - Spanish Seafood Salad
Quick, easy and tasty, this seafood salad is a perfect summer dish. Serve it as a light main course, a side dish or a tapa. Lightly dressed with vinegar and oil, fresh seafood, gherkin pickles, pepper and cocktail onions are refreshing and delicious.
Quick, easy and tasty, this seafood salad is a perfect summer dish. Serve it as a light main course, a side dish or a tapa. Lightly dressed with vinegar and oil, fresh seafood, gherkin pickles, pepper and cocktail onions are refreshing and delicious.
Salsa Rosa - Pink Sauce
In Spanish "Salsa rosa," or "pink sauce" in English is very good served with cold shellfish for a first course. This sauce is creamy and just slightly sweet, but with a bit of a bite from the Tabasco sauce.
In Spanish "Salsa rosa," or "pink sauce" in English is very good served with cold shellfish for a first course. This sauce is creamy and just slightly sweet, but with a bit of a bite from the Tabasco sauce.
Sautéed Peppers with Garlic, Eggplant and Potatoes
This is a very simple, quick side dish and can be served with a variety of meats or chicken. We recommend that you try it with montados de lomo, sautéed pork loin steaks.
This is a very simple, quick side dish and can be served with a variety of meats or chicken. We recommend that you try it with montados de lomo, sautéed pork loin steaks.
Setas con Ajo y Vino Blanco - Mushrooms with Garlic and White Wine
“Setas” or mushrooms are very popular in Spain. Many people drive or walk out to the countryside and spend the day picking them, especially after an autumn rain. The Fall is a great time for mushrooms and this dish is easy and quite delicious served with bread as a “tapa,” as an accompaniment to a beef, lamb or pork roast, steak or chops.
“Setas” or mushrooms are very popular in Spain. Many people drive or walk out to the countryside and spend the day picking them, especially after an autumn rain. The Fall is a great time for mushrooms and this dish is easy and quite delicious served with bread as a “tapa,” as an accompaniment to a beef, lamb or pork roast, steak or chops.
Sofrito - Tomato Sauce
"Sofrito" is a basic tomato sauce that is made all over Spain. Tomatoes, onions, garlic green peppers and olive oil are sautéed in a frying pan, so that the acid in the tomatoes mellows and mixes with the flavors of the onion, pepper and garlic. It can be eaten with rice or eggs, but often it is used as an ingredient in other dishes, such as the filling for "empanadas."
"Sofrito" is a basic tomato sauce that is made all over Spain. Tomatoes, onions, garlic green peppers and olive oil are sautéed in a frying pan, so that the acid in the tomatoes mellows and mixes with the flavors of the onion, pepper and garlic. It can be eaten with rice or eggs, but often it is used as an ingredient in other dishes, such as the filling for "empanadas."
Spanish Mushrooms, Peppers and Garlic Recipe - Champinones, Pimientos y Ajo
Mushrooms and peppers sautéed with plenty of garlic is a versatile dish. It makes a good side dish to accompany meat, chicken or eggs, but can be served as a “tapa” with slices of rustic bread. Preparation is simply slicing the mushrooms, pepper and garlic, then sautéing them in olive oil.
Mushrooms and peppers sautéed with plenty of garlic is a versatile dish. It makes a good side dish to accompany meat, chicken or eggs, but can be served as a “tapa” with slices of rustic bread. Preparation is simply slicing the mushrooms, pepper and garlic, then sautéing them in olive oil.
Wrinkled Potatoes - Papas Arrugadas Recipe
"Papas Arrugadas" is a dish typical of the Canary Islands, where potatoes have been cultivated since they were first brought to Spain from the Americas. The residents of the Canary Islands, call them "papas" as do Latin Americans. "Papas Arrugadas" is a simple dish made with small potatoes and sea salt and delicious when eaten with red or green "mojo," traditional sauces of the Islands.
"Papas Arrugadas" is a dish typical of the Canary Islands, where potatoes have been cultivated since they were first brought to Spain from the Americas. The residents of the Canary Islands, call them "papas" as do Latin Americans. "Papas Arrugadas" is a simple dish made with small potatoes and sea salt and delicious when eaten with red or green "mojo," traditional sauces of the Islands.