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Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley)

A braise of artichoke, peas, favas, and carrot bound in a light garlic sauce. Spring vegetables, deep fiber.

45min
420kcal
17.7gprotein
Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley) — Spanish recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 3
  • 3 Artichoke
  • 300 g Frozen peas
  • 300 g Fava beans
  • 2 Carrot
  • 1 Onion
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅜ tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Flour (optional)

Method

  1. Trim the artichokes to the hearts and quarter them; dice the onion and carrot.
  2. Soften the onion and garlic in the olive oil, stir in the flour, then add the carrot and a little water.
  3. Add the artichoke, peas, favas, and salt and simmer, covered, until all are tender, 20 minutes.
  4. Serve warm.

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About Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley)

Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley) is a Spanish lunch or dinner that comes together in about 45 minutes and serves 3. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley)?

A serving has about 420 calories — 17.7g protein, 58.6g carbs, 15.2g fat, 19.1g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley) gluten-free?

As written, no — it contains Flour. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.

How long does Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley) take to make?

About 45 minutes start to finish, but only around 15 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out flour — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Menestra de Verduras (Navarran Vegetable Medley) make?

This recipe makes 3 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.