Vegetable Side Dishes
Traditional Spanish side dishes are full of fresh vegetables and potatoes, combined with olive oil, herbs and garlic.
Swiss Chard and Egg Recipe - Menestra de Acelgas
This baked egg "menestra" is moist, not soupy, and loaded with a combination of earthy chard and garlic flavor. So, serve it as a first course at dinner, or at breakfast or brunch. This is a traditional "menestra" from Galicia and Asturias, in the extreme Northwest region of Spain.
This baked egg "menestra" is moist, not soupy, and loaded with a combination of earthy chard and garlic flavor. So, serve it as a first course at dinner, or at breakfast or brunch. This is a traditional "menestra" from Galicia and Asturias, in the extreme Northwest region of Spain.
How to Roast Peppers Step-by-Step
Roasting peppers is simple and takes about 30 minutes. They are a traditional food in Spanish cuisine, used as an ingredient or eaten with olive oil and garlic. Char any kind of fresh pepper on a barbecue grill or under the broiler, then peel. Use them right away or freeze for later. Not only are peppers roasted at home more tasty, they are much more economical than those purchased at the store.
Roasting peppers is simple and takes about 30 minutes. They are a traditional food in Spanish cuisine, used as an ingredient or eaten with olive oil and garlic. Char any kind of fresh pepper on a barbecue grill or under the broiler, then peel. Use them right away or freeze for later. Not only are peppers roasted at home more tasty, they are much more economical than those purchased at the store.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!