Winter Menu: Practical and Affordable Meals

Enjoy the best of the season

Cooking with seasonal ingredients is an excellent way to ensure fresh food with more intense flavor and more affordable prices. In winter, we have the opportunity to use roots and vegetables that bring comfort and nutrition. Check out five suggestions to facilitate your routine:

Meal Suggestions

• Arracacha Cream (Mandioquinha)
  Suggested ingredients: Arracacha and kale.
  Quick preparation: 1. Cook the arracacha until soft; 2. Blend in a blender with some of the cooking water; 3. Finish with chopped kale and seasonings of your choice.
  Tip: Add a pinch of nutmeg to enhance the flavor of the cream.
• Lentil Soup with Vegetables
  Suggested ingredients: Carrot and onion.
  Quick preparation: 1. Sauté the onion and carrot in cubes; 2. Add the lentils and water; 3. Cook until the grains are soft.
  Tip: Using bay leaves during cooking gives a special aroma to the soup.
• Sweet Potato Shepherd's Pie (Escondidinho)
  Suggested ingredients: Sweet potato and chicken.
  Quick preparation: 1. Make a puree with the sweet potato; 2. Sauté the shredded chicken with natural seasonings; 3. Assemble layers and bake to gratin.
  Tip: Mixing a little pumpkin into the puree helps give it a creamier texture.
• Bean Broth with Vegetables
  Suggested ingredients: Beans, arracacha, and spinach.
  Quick preparation: 1. Blend the cooked beans in a blender; 2. Sauté with pieces of arracacha; 3. Add spinach leaves at the end so they maintain their texture.
  Tip: Use the bean cooking broth to add more flavor to the preparation.
• Oven-Roasted Vegetables
  Suggested ingredients: Pumpkin and eggplant.
  Quick preparation: 1. Cut the vegetables into slices or cubes; 2. Arrange in a baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil and herbs; 3. Bake until soft.
  Tip: Cover with a little tomato sauce to keep them moist during cooking.

Note: For specific diets or food restrictions, always consult a nutritionist.