3 recipe variations using vegetable powder
Vegetable powder adds color to dishes
Cooking every day can easily lead to a repetitive pattern or a similar menu. Vegetables, which are almost always used in cooking, are rich in nutrients and essential for a healthy diet. In addition, vegetables come in beautiful colors, and it is known that each color has different nutritional value.
This time, we will be introducing some easy, delicious and different recipe ideas based on the colors of vegetables.
Balance and color of vegetables
Vegetables come in a variety of colors. The nutrients they contain vary depending on the color: red, yellow, green, orange, purple, etc. For example, red vegetables contain a lot of lycopene, while green vegetables are rich in carotenoids and chlorophyll.
Color and nutrients are closely related, so it's important to eat a variety of colorful vegetables in a balanced diet.
Vegetable powders are gaining attention
Recently, vegetable powders have been gaining attention as a way to easily incorporate the nutrients of vegetables. They are made by drying and powdering vegetables, and are concentrated in color and nutrients. By adding them to vegetable juices, smoothies, and cooking, you can easily supplement your nutrition.
There are also many types of vegetable powders. For example, spirulina powder is green and rich in iron and calcium, while beet powder is reddish-purple and contains vitamin C and iron.
Powder can be made from dried vegetables
Even if you want to use vegetable powder, you may not be able to find a wide variety of powders in your local stores. In such cases, we recommend crushing dried vegetables or putting them in a blender to make powder.
By making powder from dried vegetables, you can make the powder to the desired consistency depending on the dish, which will definitely broaden the range of dishes you can make. Here are five recipes using powdered dried vegetables.
Dried spinach cream cheese cupcakes
We will introduce cupcakes using dried spinach and cream cheese. You can also arrange them into the dishes introduced later, so make your own original takari dishes according to your taste.
Cooking Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a heat-resistant bowl and microwave until soft.
- Add the dried spinach and salt and mix well.
- Pour into a piping bag and use to decorate cupcakes.
Click here for the detailed recipe
Dried burdock with cream cheese and broccoli
This is a recommended dish that combines the richness of the cream cheese and the flavor of freshly dug burdock with the broccoli.
material
- Cream cheese: 50g
- Dried burdock : 1 teaspoon or more (powdered)
- Salt: a little
Cooking Instructions
- Place cream cheese in a heat-resistant bowl and microwave until soft.
- Add the dried burdock and salt and mix well.
- Mix with boiled broccoli and top with dried burdock (not included in the recipe)
Click here for detailed recipe
Dried Kyoto Kurenai and Walnut Cream Cheese
The colorful world of dried vegetables
By incorporating a good balance of the colors and nutrients of vegetables, you can enjoy delicious and healthy meals. Try using vegetable powders and colorful vegetables to create a variety of recipes.
In addition, by using dried vegetables, you can more easily encounter a wide variety of vegetables. You can aim for a healthy lifestyle through cooking that makes the most of the beautiful colors and nutrients of vegetables.
Other dried vegetable blogs
View all
