Originating on the Spanish island of Majorca, vegetable and bread stew, also known as "sopes mallorquinas," is a rustic and comforting dish that combines simple, fresh ingredients to create a hearty and flavorful meal. This traditional stew is a testament to the culinary heritage of the region, showcasing the abundance of fresh vegetables, herbs, and bread that are staples of Majorcan cuisine. Whether you're a seasoned cook looking to expand your culinary horizons or a home chef seeking a nourishing and satisfying dish, this article will guide you through the steps of creating an authentic Majorcan-style vegetable and bread stew that is sure to delight your taste buds and transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean.
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MAJORCAN-STYLE VEGETABLE AND BREAD STEW
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until golden and beginning to soften, about 7 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cauliflower; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley, thyme, and rosemary; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Add paprika and stir 30 seconds. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach; simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Immerse 4 bread slices in broth in pot. Place remaining 4 bread slices atop broth; press to submerge. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake uncovered 10 minutes.
- Serve stew from pot. Pass olives and sliced radishes alongside.
- Available from La Tienda (888-472-1022; tienda.com) or from The Spanish Table (206-682-2827; tablespan.com).
MAJORCAN BREAD AND VEGETABLE SOUP
This thick soup is traditionally made with day-old bread, which soaks up much of the broth. Add a poached egg if you want an even more substantial meal.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories dinner, one pot, soups and stews, main course
Time 1h15m
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat in a large ovenproof casserole. Add the scallions and onion. When they begin to soften, after about three minutes, stir in the minced garlic, green pepper and parsley. Stir together for a minute or two, then cover and turn heat to low. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the tomatoes, turn heat to medium-high and cook, stirring often, for five minutes. Add the cabbage, salt to taste and pepper. Cover, turn heat to low and cook slowly for 15 minutes. Add the water or stock, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in the spinach or chard, and bring back to a simmer. Cover and simmer for five to 10 minutes until the greens are very tender and the broth is fragrant. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Rub both sides of the bread with a cut clove of garlic. Place a layer of bread slices in a large earthenware casserole, and ladle on soup to cover. Make another layer of bread, and ladle on more soup to cover. Repeat with the remaining bread, and add the remaining soup. Drizzle with the remaining olive oil, transfer to the oven and bake 10 minutes, uncovered. Serve hot or warm.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 270, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 1091 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams, TransFat 0 grams
MOROCCAN VEGETARIAN STEW
This fragrant, spicy chickpea stew can be served over couscous or with warm pita bread. Try topping this Moroccan dish with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream to cool it down. -Sonya Labbe, West Hollywood, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 50m
Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute onion until tender. Add seasonings; cook and stir 1 minute., Stir in squash, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes and water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until squash and potatoes are almost tender, 15-20 minutes. , Add zucchini and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender, 5-8 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW
This warming one-pot stew is packed with nourishing ingredients like fibre-full chickpeas and iron-rich lentils
Provided by Justine Pattison
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole or saucepan and gently fry the onion and leeks for 10-15 mins until well softened, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic and cook for 2 mins more.
- Stir in the ground coriander, cumin, chilli and cinnamon. Cook for 2 mins, stirring occasionally. Season with plenty of ground black pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes, peppers, chickpeas, lentils, sweet potatoes, orange peel and juice, half the nuts and 400ml/14fl oz water and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 mins, adding a splash of water if the stew looks too dry, and stir occasionally until the potatoes are softened but not breaking apart.
- Remove the pan from the heat and ladle the stew into bowls. Scatter with coriander and the remaining nuts and top with yogurt, if using.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 14 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 63 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 26 grams sugar, Fiber 15 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
MAJORCAN-STYLE VEGETABLE AND BREAD STEW
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large ovenproof pot over high heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; sauté until golden and beginning to soften, about 7 minutes. Stir in cabbage and cauliflower; sauté 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, parsley, thyme, and rosemary; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes. Add paprika and stir 30 seconds. Add broth and bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in spinach; simmer uncovered 3 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cool slightly. Refrigerate until cold, then cover and keep refrigerated. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Preheat oven to 450°F. Immerse 4 bread slices in broth in pot. Place remaining 4 bread slices atop broth; press to submerge. Drizzle with remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Bake uncovered 10 minutes. Serve stew from pot. Pass olives and sliced radishes alongside.
MAKE-AHEAD VEGETARIAN MOROCCAN STEW
This delicious, healthy North African-inspired stew is a family favorite, served with warm bread or even over couscous. You can make the entire stew ahead of time, let it cool, and refrigerate it for up to 3 days or freeze it for several months. You can also chop the veggies and mix the spices ahead of time, freeze them, and assemble it with the canned ingredients the day you wish to cook it for a wonderful exotic meal in just 30 minutes.
Provided by Make-Ahead Mamas
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Combine cinnamon, cumin, salt, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, turmeric, and curry powder in a large bowl.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook the onion in the butter until soft and just beginning to brown, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in kale and spice mixture; cook until kale begins to wilt and spices are fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Pour the vegetable broth into the pot. Stir garbanzo beans, tomatoes, potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, lentils, apricots, and honey, into the broth; bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables and lentils are cooked and tender, about 30 minutes. Season stew with black pepper.
- Dissolve cornstarch in water; stir into stew and simmer thickened, about 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 543.2 calories, Carbohydrate 110.6 g, Cholesterol 5.1 mg, Fat 4.2 g, Fiber 24 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 1217.9 mg, Sugar 23.2 g
MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW
An easy flavorful dish, I like to serve this with couscous mixed with lots of finely chopped parsley and a dish of preserved lemons on the side. Reheats well.If you like the red peppers with more crunch, add them to the dish when you put the zucchini in.
Provided by PetsRus
Categories Stew
Time 1h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a good size Dutch oven fry the onion, garlic, carrot, pepper and celery in the olive oil for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add all the dry spices and stir-fry this for 1 minute more.
- To this add the stock and the tomatoes, simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- Then add the chickpeas, zucchini and the olives, bring to a simmer, cover and cook until the zucchini is cooked, probably another 10-15 minutes Add lemon juice, taste, stir in the almonds and serve.
MALLORCA BREAD
I had this at a Starbucks® when I went to Puerto Rico and made it myself a few times. It is my favorite type of bread, with a fluffy consistency and an egg taste. Hope you like it too.
Provided by James
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes Rolls and Buns
Time 2h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large bowl, about 5 minutes. Add 2 1/2 cups flour, milk, sugar, 4 tablespoons melted and cooled butter, egg yolks, and salt. Mix well.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface. Turn dough out onto the surface and knead for 5 minutes, adding enough flour so that dough is not sticky.
- Grease a bowl with 1 teaspoon butter. Place dough in the bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let dough rise in a warm place for 50 minutes.
- Grease a 9-inch square baking pan and set aside. Lightly punch dough down and knead on a lightly floured surface into an 18x9-inch rectangle. Brush with remaining 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Roll dough up snugly from 1 short end and cut into 9 slices, trimming ends to make neat. Place slices in the prepared baking pan, cut side-up. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel and put in a warm place for 40 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Bake rolls in the preheated oven until light brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Transfer to a platter and dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 90.9 mg, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 261 mg, Sugar 7.9 g
MOROCCAN VEGETABLE STEW
This flavorful recipe is weight watchers core with the exception of the raisins. You can omit them, but it will drastically change the flavor of the dish. The entire recipe with raisin would be 4 points on the core plan, so splurge a little; it's worth it!
Provided by Fossettes
Categories Stew
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or high-sided skillet, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
- Add potatoes, squash, onions, and carrots.
- Stir frequently for about 10 minutes until onions are golden brown.
- Add beans, raisins, tomatoes, cumin, cinnamon, salt, 1 cup of broth, and red pepper flakes.
- Bring to a boil; reduce to simmer and continue cooking for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender when pierced with fork.
- Meanwhile prepare couscous as directed on package, using broth instead of water.
- Stir cilantro into stew and adjust seasoning with salt if desired.
- Serve over warm couscous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 787.9, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 1.2, Sodium 1577, Carbohydrate 159, Fiber 19.4, Sugar 26.5, Protein 22
Tips:
- Use fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your stew is packed with flavor.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of vegetables. There are many different vegetables that can be used in a Majorcan-style vegetable and bread stew, so feel free to use what you have on hand or what you think will taste good.
- Be sure to brown the vegetables before adding them to the stew. This will help to develop their flavor and give the stew a richer color.
- Use a good quality bread. The bread is a key ingredient in this stew, so it's important to use a good quality bread that you enjoy the taste of.
- Simmer the stew for at least 30 minutes. This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
- Serve the stew with a dollop of mayonnaise or aioli. This will help to add richness and flavor to the stew.
Conclusion:
Majorcan-style vegetable and bread stew is a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new stew recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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