Best 4 Spring Vegetable Fricassée With Saffron Cream Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our Spring Vegetable Fricassée with Saffron Cream, a delightful dish that captures the essence of springtime. This vibrant fricassée showcases a medley of fresh, seasonal vegetables, including tender asparagus, sweet petite carrots, crisp sugar snap peas, and succulent morel mushrooms, all lovingly nestled in a creamy, saffron-infused sauce. Alongside this delectable fricassée, we present a collection of equally enticing recipes that celebrate the bounty of spring produce:

- **Vibrant Spring Rolls:** Delicate rice paper rolls filled with an array of colorful vegetables, herbs, and rice noodles, served with a zesty dipping sauce.

- **Creamy Leek and Pea Soup:** A velvety soup that combines the delicate sweetness of leeks with the vibrant flavor of fresh peas, creating a comforting and satisfying dish.

- **Spring Panzanella Salad:** A refreshing and colorful salad featuring toasted bread cubes, ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, and a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

- **Sweet Pea and Mint Granita:** A refreshing and palate-cleansing granita made with fresh peas, mint, and a hint of honey, perfect for a light and flavorful dessert.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SPRING VEGETABLE FRICASSéE WITH SAFFRON CREAM



Spring Vegetable Fricassée with Saffron Cream image

Provided by Tina Miller

Categories     Milk/Cream     Mushroom     Onion     Side     Roast     Sauté     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Saffron     Asparagus     Leek     Spinach     Pea     Carrot     Spring     Shallot     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups baby carrots (about 3 bunches) tops removed, scrubbed
1 cup fresh peas or frozen, thawed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 leek, white part only, halved, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon (scant) saffron threads
3/4 cup fresh morel mushrooms
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup dry white wine
2/3 cup vegetable broth
1 1/3 cups whipping cream
1/2 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds
4 cups baby spinach leaves (about 3 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly butter 1-quart baking dish. Cook carrots in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to bowl of ice water to cool. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to medium bowl. If using fresh peas, cook in same pan of boiling water 2 minutes; drain and transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to small bowl.
  • Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 1 minute. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add leek and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes longer (do not brown). Stir in saffron. Add carrots, mushrooms, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Add wine and simmer until almost dry, about 3 minutes. Add broth and simmer 4 minutes. Add cream and bring to simmer. Stir in peas, asparagus, and spinach. Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake until edges are bubbling and top begins to brown, about 30 minutes.

STOVE-TOP VEGETABLE FRICASSEE WITH TARRAGON CREAM



Stove-Top Vegetable Fricassee with Tarragon Cream image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup sliced onion
2 each green and red bell peppers, seeded and sliced
2 bunches asparagus, ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch pieces
1 cup baby carrots
2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1/2 cup vermouth or dry white wine
2 cups baby spinach leaves or dandelion greens
1 1/2 cups fat free milk
1/2 cup light sour cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
Salt and ground black pepper
2 cups cooked rice

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Heat oil in large high-sided, oven-proof skillet over medium heat Add sliced onion, bell peppers, asparagus, and carrots and cook 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Stir in tarragon and vermouth cook 2 to 3 minutes. Add spinach (or dandelion greens) and milk and sour cream and simmer 2 minutes. Add more milk, if needed, to make sure the vegetables are submerged. Season, to taste, with salt and black pepper. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top. Place pan under broiler and broil until golden brown. Serve mixture over rice.
  • Chef's Note: You can clean and cut all vegetables and reserve in refrigerator, to be used when cooking fricassee.

CREAM OF THE CROP VEGETABLE FRICASSEE WITH FRIED TOAST POINTS



Cream of the Crop Vegetable Fricassee with Fried Toast Points image

Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3 tablespoons butter
1 cup finely diced onion
1/2 cup roughly chopped mushrooms
1/2 cup diced celery
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup vegetable stock
2 cups baby carrots, blanched
1/4 pound peeled asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces and blanched
1/2 cup blanched, roughly chopped green pepper
1/2 cup blanched, chopped yellow squash
1/2 cup blanched, chopped zucchini
2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme leaves
2 teaspoons freshly chopped chives leaves
2 teaspoons freshly chopped parsley leaves
1/4 cup mascarpone cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup canola oil
6 slices white bread

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, mushrooms, celery and garlic and saute until tender. Add the flour and form a roux, stirring to incorporate the butter and flour.
  • Slowly add the vegetable stock and stir until smooth. Continue to cook until the sauce coats the back of a spoon. If the sauce looks too thick you can add more stock or water to thin it down.
  • Add all the blanched vegetables to the sauce along with the fresh herbs. Cook for 5 minutes, gently stirring, over medium heat. Add the mascarpone and heavy cream and allow to reduce for another 5 more minutes. Season with salt and pepper. While the sauce is simmering, add the canola oil to a large skillet, over medium heat, until smoking. Slice the bread into triangles and shallow-fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels and set aside. To serve, place a ladle of vegetable stew into each large soup bowl and garnish with fried toast points.
  • Cook's Note: Blanching vegetable is a great way to speed up the cooking process of any dish and is very simple to do. Simply cook vegetables in boiling salted water until vegetables are still firm but cooked, then remove from boiling water and place into a bowl of iced water to stop the cooking process. Drain and set aside until ready to use.

HARVEST VEGETABLE FRICASSéE



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Sauté     Low Fat     Vegetarian     Carrot     Parsnip     Butternut Squash     Healthy     Simmer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
3 large carrots, peeled, cut into 1/2 -inch pieces
3 large parsnips, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 cups 1/2-inch pieces peeled butternut squash (about 1 pound)
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups canned vegetable broth

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add next 6 ingredients; sauté 4 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; cook until vegetables are almost tender, stirring often, about 15 minutes.
  • Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add flour; whisk 1 minute. Gradually add broth; bring to boil, whisking until slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
  • Add vegetables to skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer gently until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Discard bay leaf.

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid scrambling.
  • Use fresh, seasonal vegetables: This dish is best made with fresh, spring vegetables. If you can't find fresh vegetables, you can use frozen or canned vegetables in a pinch.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: The vegetables should be cooked until they are tender but still have a bit of a bite to them. Overcooked vegetables will be mushy and bland.
  • Use a good quality saffron: Saffron is a key ingredient in this dish, so it's important to use a good quality saffron. Look for saffron that is a deep red color and has a strong aroma.
  • Be careful not to burn the saffron: Saffron can easily burn, so be careful not to let it cook for too long. If you're using saffron threads, toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat for about 30 seconds before adding them to the dish.
  • Serve the fricasse immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is made. The vegetables will start to lose their flavor if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Spring vegetable fricasse with saffron cream is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The fresh vegetables, creamy sauce, and saffron give this dish a unique and flavorful taste. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's also a healthy and nutritious meal.

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