Three Delicious Vegetarian Recipes for the Holidays
Christmas and New Year's is the perfect time to enjoy delicious and nutritious food with family. If you're looking for vegetarian options to surprise your guests, these three recipes are a must for your celebration.
Spinach and Feta Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 300 grams of fresh spinach
- 150 grams of feta cheese
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 egg (optional, for brushing the pastry)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation: Preheat the oven to 200°C. Sauté the garlic with the spinach in a pan until tender. Remove excess liquid. Mix the spinach with the crumbled feta cheese and season with salt and pepper.
Roll out the puff pastry, place the filling in the center, and fold it into a pouch, sealing the edges. If desired, brush with beaten egg and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden.
Serve hot and enjoy its crispy texture.
Pumpkin and Ginger Soup
- 1 kg of pumpkin
- 1 onion
- 1 piece of fresh ginger (about 2 cm)
- 750 ml vegetable broth
- 200 ml coconut milk
- Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste
Preparation: Peel and cut the pumpkin, onion, and ginger into pieces. Sauté the onion with a little oil until translucent. Add the pumpkin and ginger and cook for a few minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and cook until the pumpkin is tender.
Blend the mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. Add the coconut milk and blend again.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve hot with a drizzle of olive oil or pumpkin seeds.
Nut and Honey Tart
- 1 shortcrust pastry base
- 200 grams of mixed walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts
- 100 grams of honey
- 50 grams of brown sugar
- 50 grams of butter
- 1 teaspoon of cinnamon
Preparation: Preheat the oven to 180°C. Melt the butter with the honey, sugar, and cinnamon in a pan until it turns a light caramel color.
Add the nuts and mix well until they are coated. Place the shortcrust pastry in a tart pan and pour the nut mixture over it.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the edges are golden. Let it cool slightly before serving.
These vegetarian recipes are easy to prepare, visually appealing, and full of flavor. Dare to surprise your loved ones with a holiday offering that will please everyone, vegetarian or not.
