Winter Vegetable Inspiration: 4 Local and Seasonal Vegetables with 1001 Virtues

2023-12-20 21:05:00

Do you like to eat local and seasonal plants, but lack inspiration come winter? Here are 4 vegetables from here with 1001 virtues that you can garnish your plate with when the cold weather hits!

Endive: composed of 95% water, endive, which contains various minerals and antioxidants, is light and refreshing. Crunchy when raw, it melts in the mouth once cooked. Bitter, it goes well with nuts, cheese and apples, for example. It can also accompany meats and seafood.

Leek: leek is literally full of vitamins (A, C, B6, B9) and minerals (magnesium, potassium, iron, calcium). It seduces with its delicate taste, which can be enhanced by hazelnuts or beer. Braise it or add it to your soups!

Rutabaga: low in calories, rutabaga is notably a source of fiber, potassium and vitamin C. Similar to turnips, with which it is often confused, it however has a milder and sweeter taste. You can eat it as a gratin, puree or soup, for example.

Jerusalem artichoke: this irregularly shaped vegetable contains, among other things, inulin, a fermentable fiber that is most beneficial for intestinal transit. It can be eaten raw or cooked and goes wonderfully with stir-fries and salads.

Carrot, parsnip, red cabbage, rabiole, beetroot, onion, squash, spinach, cauliflower, fennel, celeriac… winter vegetables are numerous and tasty. Learn how to cook them to vary the pleasures during the cold season!

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