Find out how to prepare practical recipes to leave cold days with a special taste
Soups, in addition to being nutritious and practical, are perfect for warming the body during the coldest days, providing comfort and satiety. In this scenario, to make them even tastier and more complete, the right combinations make the difference. Not only do they complement the flavor, but they also add textures and nutrients that enrich the dining experience. So, check out 6 side dish recipes that will make your soup even more delicious, taking your winter dinner to another level!
bruschetta
ingredients
- 3 tomatoes without seeds and cut into pieces
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 clove of minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 pinch of ground black pepper
- 1 baguette bread
- 250 g of freshly grated mozzarella
Preparation method
In a bowl, mix the tomato, onion, garlic, basil, oregano, salt and black pepper. Cover and store in the refrigerator. Cut the bread into diagonal slices on a cutting board. Arrange the slices on a baking tray and place them in a preheated oven at medium temperature for 5 minutes. Lower the oven temperature to 125°C. Place a portion of the tomato mixture on each toast and top with mozzarella. Place back in the oven until the cheese melts. Serve immediately.
Rosemary toast
ingredients
- 1 Italian bread cut into diagonal slices
- Fresh rosemary, salt and olive oil to taste
Preparation method
Blend the rosemary in the blender for 2 minutes. Then place the bread slices in a pan and add the rosemary, salt and olive oil. Place in preheated oven at high temperature until golden brown. Serve immediately.
Toast covered
ingredients
- 1 drizzle of olive oil
- Grated cheese, ground black pepper, salt and oregano to taste
Preparation method
In a bowl, mix the grated cheese, salt, olive oil, black pepper and oregano. Cut the bread into squares, arrange them on a baking tray and cover each with a portion of the mature cheese mixture. Place the pan in the preheated oven at high temperature and let it toast for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the bread is golden. Serve immediately.
Toast
ingredients
- 2 slices of bread cut into squares
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- Ground black pepper, salt and dried parsley to taste
Preparation method
Place the bread squares in a container and season them with 1 tablespoon of soup of olive oil, oregano, ground black pepper, dehydrated parsley and salt. Mix well. Heat a pan over medium heat and add another tablespoon of olive oil. Pour the sandwiches into the pan and fry them. Stir to fry on all sides. Wait for it to brown, remove from the heat and serve with the soup.
Tip: you can also make the croutons in the oven.
Herb bread
ingredients
- 1 French bread
- 2 cloves of garlic, pressed
- 50 g of butter at room temperature
- Chopped fresh parsley, chopped fresh chives and salt to taste
Preparation method
In a bowl, mix the parsley, chives, garlic cloves, butter and salt until you get a smooth paste. Cut the bread into thin slices, without separating them completely. Distribute the herb and butter mixture between the bread slices, making sure they are all covered. Wrap the bread in foil, place it on a baking tray and cook in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 10 minutes. Then remove the aluminum foil and bake for another 5 minutes, or until the bread is golden and crunchy. Serve with soup.
Rustic sweet potato sticks
ingredients
- 2 sweet potatoes in their skins
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 clove of garlic, cut into slices
- Salt, aromatic herbs and ground black pepper to taste
- Juice of one lemon
Preparation method
Cut the sweet potatoes into thick sticks. In a bowl, mix the sweet potato sticks with the olive oil, salt, lemon juice, garlic cloves, herbs and black pepper and leave to marinate for 15 minutes. Arrange the sweet potato sticks on a baking tray lined with aluminum foil, without overlapping them, and place them in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 20 minutes, turning them halfway through. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
Source: Terra
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