European
Portugal - Vegetarian
Feijão com Arroz
Chef's Menu Description
A traditional European dish prepared with seasonal garden produce, artisan cheese, and fragrant herbs, cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
- • 600g fresh seasonal vegetables (courgettes, aubergines, peppers, or root vegetables)
- • 300g floury Maris Piper potatoes, diced
- • 1 large onion and 3 cloves garlic, minced
- • 50g unsalted butter or extra virgin olive oil
- • 100g mature cheddar, parmesan, or gruyère cheese, grated
- • 200ml rich vegetable stock or fresh cream
- • Fresh thyme, oregano, and rosemary
- • Flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Preparation: Wash, peel, and chop the fresh vegetables into uniform bite-sized pieces.
2
Phase 2
Cooking: Sauté the onions and garlic in butter or olive oil until softened, then add the vegetables and fresh herbs, cooking over medium heat until tender-crisp.
3
Phase 3
Baking / Simmering: Transfer to a gratin dish, pour over seasoned cream or vegetable stock, and top generously with grated artisan cheese.
4
Phase 4
Finishing: Bake at 190°C for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden brown on top. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.