Vegetable stew with bacon and cream
6 servings
35 minutes
Vegetable stew with bacon and cream is a harmony of flavors that combines the tenderness of vegetables, the spiciness of bacon, and the creamy texture of cream. This dish, born in gourmet cuisine, recalls Mediterranean traditions but gains a unique identity through a bold combination of spices and cheese. The light sweetness of roasted vegetables, the richness of cheese, and the spicy notes of garlic and pepper create a balance that delights the palate. This stew is perfect as a standalone dish or as an exquisite side to meat. It is best served hot, garnished with fresh herbs to enhance its aroma. An ideal choice for a cozy family dinner or an impressive treat for guests.
1
Cut the tomatoes into cubes.
- Tomatoes: 250 g
2
Pour oil into the pan and add a pinch of coarse salt. Place on high heat.
- Coarse sea salt: pinch
3
Send the tomatoes to the hot skillet.
- Tomatoes: 250 g
4
Add Provencal herbs.
- Herbes de Provence: 0.5 teaspoon
5
Stir and simmer for another 3 minutes.
6
Remove from heat and pour the tomatoes into a separate container.
7
Cut the sweet pepper into cubes.
- Sweet pepper (capsicum): 1 piece
8
Chop the celery coarsely.
- Celery stalk: 1 piece
9
Place the pepper and celery in a heatproof dish.
10
Cut the eggplant into small cubes.
- Eggplant: 1 piece
11
To salt.
- Salt: to taste
12
Send to the pepper and celery.
13
Cut the zucchini into cubes.
- Zucchini: 1 piece
14
add to the vegetables
15
Season with olive oil.
- Olive oil: 8 tablespoons
16
Add salt and mix well.
- Salt: to taste
17
Finely chop the hot pepper. Seeds are not needed.
- Chili pepper: 2 pieces
18
Add pepper to the vegetables and pour in the cream.
- Whipping cream 33%: 130 ml
19
Mix the ingredients.
20
Grate the semi-hard cheese on a coarse grater.
- Hard cheese: 100 g
21
Add it to the vegetables. Then mix.
22
Chop the garlic coarsely.
- Garlic: 3 heads
23
Cut the bacon into small cubes.
- Bacon: 180 g
24
Fry the bacon in a dry hot pan without oil until golden brown.
25
Grate the parmesan on a coarse grater.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 200 g
26
Add turmeric.
- Turmeric: 1 teaspoon
27
Add paprika.
- Ground paprika: 1 teaspoon
28
Mix
29
Send the bacon to the vegetables.
- Bacon: 180 g
30
Mix the ingredients.
31
Place the cheese with spices on top.
32
Send the dish to a preheated oven at 200 degrees for 10 minutes.
33
Take the dish out of the oven.
34
Place a layer of tomatoes on top.
- Tomatoes: 250 g
35
Reduce the temperature to 150 degrees and cook for another 7 minutes.
