The most tender boiled vegetables
4 servings
120 minutes
This recipe is a true embodiment of Italian cuisine, where simplicity and quality of ingredients create magic. Tender, slowly stewed vegetables reveal the depth of their flavor, infused with the aroma of garlic, olive oil, and a hint of spiciness from dried red pepper. This cooking method allows the vegetables to become wonderfully soft, literally melting in your mouth, and their rich taste perfectly complements both as a standalone dish and as a side to meat or fish. Italian chefs have used this stewing technique for centuries to fully unveil the natural flavor nuances of fresh produce. The dish can be served hot or cold — in either case it will delight you with its texture and aroma. Light, healthy and impeccably delicious, it reflects the very essence of Italian gastronomic philosophy.
1
Cut the vegetables and tear the leaves into large pieces.
2
Mix the vegetables, garlic, olive oil, and dry red pepper (to taste) in a deep heavy skillet with your hands or tongs; season well with salt and mix again.
- Garlic: 3 g
- Olive oil: 0 ml
- Dried red pepper: pinch
- Coarse salt: to taste
3
Place the pan on the lowest heat.
4
Cook the vegetables for 1½–2 hours until they are very soft, checking their condition and stirring every half hour.
5
Salt and serve hot or cooled to room temperature.