Eating seasonally: Spring foods

With the spring foods we can fill our plates with colour and flavour. Furthermore, eating seasonal food not only has the advantage that we will find them with better flavour, aroma and texture, but also because it will be healthier, cheaper and eco-friendly.

Generally, the vegetables spring vegetables include chard, artichokes, endives, green asparagus, peas, green beans, lettuces, spinach and carrots. On the other hand, fruit Typical of these months are strawberries, raspberries, plums, apricots, cherries, flat peaches, loquats and nectarines.

From Astrid Tapería Orgánica we are going to tell you about the properties of some of the spring foods, as well as ideas for incorporate them into your dishes.

Strawberries

The strawberries they are one of the star foods of this time of year because of their sweet and refreshing taste. Additionally, they have a very low calorie, are full of fibre and they are rich in vitamin C. Another of its major advantages is that it is a powerful antioxidant that inhibits free radicals (chemical changes that occur in our cells) and allows better absorption of iron from plant-based foods.

You can take them in your desserts or breakfasts without adding anything to them, or if you fancy them even sweeter you can serve them with yoghurt, sugar or cream. If you fancy a more elaborate dessert you can make a strawberry tart, strawberry ice cream with chocolate or a mousse.

But you can not only have them in your desserts or breakfasts, you can also include them in a salad to give it more freshness, in a vinaigrette or combine them with fish.

Cherries

The cherries are characterised by being among the most sweet and juicy. They contribute fibre and they are rich in Vitamin A and C. Furthermore, they are high in antioxidants and they have a diuretic effect that allows you to remove excess water.

You can consume them as snack or include them in your desserts since they go very well with chocolate. You can make drinks and ice cream, you'll find it very refreshing. If you fancy something savoury, they add a lot of flavour to meat and fish, as well as to salads, creams or cold soups.

Apricots

Los apricots they are dialling late spring. They belong to the peach and plum family. They have very low calorie, they contribute a lot fibre y beta-caroteneThis substance is an antioxidant and our body converts it into vitamin A and It helps us improving our vision, nails, skin and hair.

You can take them as snack or afternoon tea on its own, making jams, compotes, fairy cakes and all kinds of desserts. That sweet touch they bring to savoury pan-seared meat and fish dishes is also very interesting.

Green asparagus

Among the vegetables, the green asparagus they are a star spring food as they provide very low in calories, sugars and fat, basically because they are made up of water and fibre. They are also rich in vitamins A, C, E and B, and in minerals such as potassium or iodine.

You can take it as aperitif or starter, or as the perfect accompaniment to meat or fish. Asparagus is also a good option in omelettes or scrambled eggs. Wild asparagus with ham and egg, sirloin steak with asparagus, grilled salmon with asparagus or a vegetable frittata with some of the healthy recipes what we propose to you.

Peas

Although we usually know them as a vegetable, the peas it is one o'clock pulse rich in vitamins and minerals, full of fibre and plant protein. You can buy them frozen in the supermarket or in their fresher version. You will just have to peel and pod them, although it will take you longer.

Peas are ideal as main course, you can add ham and onions to them and sauté them. You can also make cold pea soups, garden-style recipes or use them as an accompaniment to your meats and fish.

Now that you already know the benefits of spring foods, as well as healthy recipes to enjoy them, from Organic Tapas Bar we invite you to visit the seasonal menu what you will be able to find in our restaurants.

We ensure you enjoy yourself while still eating healthily thanks to our fresh, seasonal food. If you want to know more, don't hesitate to contact us.