Secrets of famous Spanish Vegetarian tapa

Vegetarian tapa is a popular Spanish appetizer that has gained popularity due to the variety of ingredients and the variety of presentation.
In this article, we’ll get to know plant-based tapa closely. Which country is it famous for, what are the best types of tapa, and we will show you the most delicious vegetarian tapa recipes?

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What is the vegetarian tapa?

Vegetarian tapa are a type of appetizer and snack that is served alongside the main dishes. Spanish cuisine is famous for it, and is always served alongside drinks, and served hot or cold, which is what distinguishes it.
The vegetarian tapa is famous all over the world for its ease of preparation, and these appetizers have evolved by

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Best vegetarian tapa -related recipes: –

Because vegetarian tapa is Spanish origins, so we have to mention some recipes related to Spanish cuisine, especially that Spanish cuisine is always famous for using vegetables, fruits, and herbs.

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Patatas bravas

Patatas bravas is one of the most popular vegetarian tapa in Spain, the dish is easy to prepare, does not take much time, and is highly nutritious.

adding the special flavors of each country, tapa is also known as bokas.

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Ingredients:

Preparing Bravas sauce

•  ½ 1 teaspoon minced garlic
•  A tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 Mexican hot pepper, chopped or alternatively use a quarter tablespoon of red pepper powder
• A tablespoon of tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• ¾ cup of canned tomatoes
• ¼ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼ spoonful of salt
• Sugar spoon

Preparing potato

• A kilo of potatoes, cut into cubes
• ¼ cup olive oil
• salt
• Aioli sauce (we’ll mention how it works)

Preparation steps

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We start with the Brava sauce:

1. Put the oil, garlic, and pepper in a saucepan and mix them well, then put them on medium heat for at least 15 seconds while stirring
2. Add tomato paste and vinegar, and keep stirring until the vinegar evaporates
3. We put tomatoes and sugar and continue stirring while reducing the heat until we get a thick mixture
4. We add sweet pepper and salt, then mix the ingredients in a blender well. You can add a spoonful of water until the mixture becomes ketchup-like. Keep the sauce at room temperature

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How to prepare potatoes:

1. Preheat the oven to 475 degrees Fahrenheit
2. We put the potatoes in a bowl, add oil and salt, and mix them well
3. Put the potatoes in a tray after filtering the oil from them and leave them in the oven until they are grilled and have brown sides.
4.  Potatoes are placed on a plate and add the aioli sauce

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How to make Aioli sauce

1. Whisk egg yolk with two tablespoons of mustard and a quarter tablespoon of minced garlic or garlic powder, and beat well in a blender and add the oil gradually until the consistency becomes like mayonnaise, add salt, pepper, and lemon juice, and mix well.
2.  Put the potatoes with aioli sauce added in a serving dish and serve with Brava sauce

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This meal is of great nutritional value because the main ingredient in it depends on potatoes, which have great benefits such as:

• Promote heart health and protect it from diseases, because potatoes contain vitamin C and B6
• Maintain bowel movement and reduce diseases of indigestion and colon, because potatoes contain fiber and potassium
• Protecting the bones because potatoes are rich in iron, phosphorous, and calcium
• Potatoes help to feel full, and therefore doctors recommend them in weight reduction surgeries.

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A gaspacho soup dish

The gazpacho soup dish is one of the most famous vegetarian tapa in the world, with simple ingredients based on vegetables and adding pieces of bread to it and this soup is served cold.

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Ingredients:

• 4 large tomatoes, peeled and diced
• Bread
• 1 red pepper
• Green pepper
• A large onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons of chopped parsley
• Half a cup of tomato sauce
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons of lemon juice
• A quarter cup of olive oil
• Two tablespoons of white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar
• Half a teaspoon of black pepper
• A quarter of a spoonful of salt

Preparation steps

1. Put the bread in a bowl and put a little water in it and leave it for an hour
2. Chop the red, green, and cucumber peppers into large chunks
3. Put tomatoes, cucumbers, red and green peppers in a blender and beat well
4. Put the mixture in a dish and add the bread to it after it has been filtered from the water
5. Put onion, vinegar, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and parsley on the mixture
6. Add the rest of the ingredients, salt, and pepper, and mix well
7. The dish is placed in the refrigerator for 5 hours before serving.

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The nutritional value of this dish is great, as it includes many vegetables of high nutritional value, such as cucumber, which helps in the treatment of many digestive problems, because it contains dietary fibers, which also have a great role in treating constipation, and also helps to expel toxins from the body, and onions that It works to prevent anemia, reduce exposure to cancer, control blood sugar levels, protect skin and hair, strengthen heart muscles, and expel toxins from the body, while colored pepper, it contains antioxidants, and is rich in vitamin C and B6, it contains Folic acid is very important during pregnancy as it helps in the formation of red blood cells, and it is rich in potassium that improves heart health.

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Potato omelet dish

Ingredients:

• 700 grams medium-sized potatoes
• 2 large onions
• 6 eggs
• salt
• olive oil

Preparation steps:

1. Brown onions well until brown
2. The potatoes are cut into thin slices
3. Put the potato slices in water for a quarter of an hour
4. Heat the oil well, then we fry the potatoes
5. Beat the eggs well, add salt, black pepper, and fried onions, add the potatoes to the eggs and stir well, then put the ingredients in the pan and leave until the sides are completely done and serve hot.

The main reason for the popularity of this dish and its great popularity is its delicious taste and the high nutritional value it contains thanks to the presence of eggs among its ingredients.

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Eggs have many benefits, such as:

• Eggs contain a large number of minerals such as calcium, iron, phosphorous, zinc, potassium, sodium, and other minerals that work to maintain the general health of the body.
• Eggs contain lecithin, a substance that has an important role in stimulating the brain and has a role in maintaining cholesterol levels in the blood.
• Eggs contain lutein and zeaxanthin, all of which benefit the eyes and reduce the risk of developing cataracts, so it is recommended to eat an egg every day.
• Eggs are important for healthy bones and teeth
• Reduces exposure to breast and colon cancer
• Maintain a healthy heart, kidneys, and bladder
• Studies have proven that eggs have benefits for nerves and also have a role in the psychological state and have a role in aging, as they have an anti-aging effect, so it is recommended to eat eggs.
• Eggs have a role in the process of dieting, and this is what studies have shown, as it has been proven that eating eggs every morning causes a significant decrease in weight.

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