WEEK 5 — 5 TRADITIONAL SPANISH STEWS WITH ORGANIC EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Classic, comforting and traditional spoon dishes cooked with the purity of organic EVOO.

INTRODUCTION

We return to the roots of Spanish cuisine. For a perfect stew, the base is essential, and our organicEVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) is ideal for creating slow and deep stir-fries, providing a pure and natural flavor that respects tradition without adding unnecessary fats or artificial flavors.

Recipe 1 — Riojan Lentils with Organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Brief description: The stew par excellence. Tender lentils with the intense flavor of chorizo ​​and sautéed with EVOO.

Servings: 4
Time: 60 min
Difficulty: easy

Ingredients

• 300g pardina lentils
• 1 chorizo ​​to stew, 100g bacon
• 1 onion, 1 green pepper, 2 cloves of garlic
• 4 tablespoons of organic EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
• La Vera paprika, bay leaf

Preparation (step by step)

1. Sauté: Chop the onion, garlic and pepper. Sauté them slowly in a pot with organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).
2. Cook: Add the lentils (washed), the chopped chorizo ​​and bacon, bay leaf and paprika. Cover with water.
3. Stew: Cook over low heat for 40-50 minutes until the lentils are tender.
4. Serve: Adjust the salt and serve hot.

Recipe 2 — Chickpeas with Spinach and Cod in EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) Organic

Short Description: A traditional Lenten stew but perfect for all winter.

Servings: 4
Time: 40 min
Difficulty: easy

Ingredients

• 1 jar of cooked chickpeas
• 300g fresh spinach
• 200g desalted cod
• 4 tablespoons of organic EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
• Garlic, fried bread, cumin

Preparation (step by step)

1. Sauté: Sauté chopped garlic in organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Add paprika and spinach.
2. Cook: Add the chickpeas and flaked cod. Cover with fish broth and cook for 15 minutes.
3. Finish: Crush some fried bread with garlic and add to the stew to thicken.
4. Serve: Hot.

Recipe 3 — Gardener Beef Stew with Organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Short description: Tender, melt-in-your-mouth meat, slowly cooked in its juices.

Servings: 4
Time: 90 min
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

• 600g beef to stew
• Potatoes, carrots, peas
• Onion, red wine
• 4 tablespoons of organic EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

Preparation (step by step)

1. Seal: Seal the chopped meat in very hot organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Remove.
2. Sauté: In the same oil, sauté the onion. Add the meat again, add red wine and let it evaporate.
3. Stew: Cover with water or broth and cook over low heat for 60 min. Add vegetables and cook 20 more minutes.
4. Serve: Hot.

Recipe 4 — Traditional Riojana Potatoes with Organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Short description: Pure simplicity. Cracked potatoes that thicken the broth on their own.

Servings: 4
Time: 40 min
Difficulty: easy

Ingredients

• 1kg of potatoes
• 2 stewed chorizos
• 1 onion, 1 green pepper
• 4 tablespoons of organic EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
• Paprika, bay leaf

Preparation (step by step)

1. Sauté: Sauté onion and pepper with organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil).
2. Cook: Add the chopped chorizo ​​and paprika. Add the potatoes and cover with water.
3. Stew: Cook for 25-30 minutes until the potato is tender and the broth is thickened.
4. Serve: Hot.

Recipe 5 — Organic Northern Albacore Marmitako with EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil)

Brief description: Rich and tasty Basque seafood stew. Organic EVOO respects the delicate flavor of fish.

Servings: 4
Time: 45 min
Difficulty: medium

Ingredients

• 500g of tuna in cubes
• Potatoes, onion, green pepper
• 4 tablespoons of organic EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
• Choricero, fish broth

Preparation (step by step)

1. Base: Sautéed onion and pepper with organic EVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil). Add chorizo ​​pepper meat.
2. Cook: Add potatoes and broth. Cook 20 min.
3. Fish: Add the bonito just 2 minutes before turning off the heat so that it remains juicy.
4. Serve: Hot.

CONCLUSION AND FINAL NOTES

Traditional stews are the soul of the Mediterranean diet. Using an organicEVOO (Extra Virgin Olive Oil) ensures that the intense flavor of the oil enhances the stew without overpowering the main ingredients.