{"id":15235,"date":"2026-01-28T23:11:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T23:11:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/hosting-someone-from-the-cabbage-family-in-february\/"},"modified":"2026-04-07T07:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T07:30:22","slug":"how-to-combine-cruciferous-vegetables-with-grains-pulses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/how-to-combine-cruciferous-vegetables-with-grains-pulses\/","title":{"rendered":"Hosting someone from the CABBAGE FAMILY in February"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Not all family members are loud, inappropriate and to be avoided. In fact, there are some that are very pleasant to meet, especially at the table. We are talking about\u00a0the cruciferous vegetable family\u00a0<\/strong>(or\u00a0cruciferae<\/em><\/strong>\u00a0or brassicaceae<\/strong><\/em>), a vegetable that distinguishes itself thanks to\u00a0its four petal flowers which resemble a cross<\/strong>, from which its name derives.<\/p>\n

Among the most loved cruciferous vegetables are\u00a0cauliflowers, cabbages, Brussels sprouts\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0broccoli<\/strong>: since they are winter vegetables, February is the ideal month to add them to delicious recipes that bring out the best they have to offer.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cruciferae, a \u201cfamily full of health\u201d<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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With their reduced calories,\u00a0cruciferous vegetables\u00a0<\/strong>are very satiating thanks to the large amount of water and fibre they contain. They have an intense smell that is not always pleasant due to the sulphur molecules contained in their\u00a0sulforaphane,\u00a0<\/strong>they help improve intestinal functions by modulating the glycemic response to the meal. They are full of\u00a0vitamins\u00a0<\/strong>(C, K, Folic Acid and Beta-carotene) and\u00a0minerals\u00a0<\/strong>(calcium, magnesium, phosphorus and potassium) giving them antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties that strengthen the immune system, improve mood and counteract fatigue.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Various ingredients can accompany broccoli, turnip greens and cauliflowers in order to bring out their flavour and make for balanced and healthy meals. Among these,\u00a0grains and pulses<\/strong>\u00a0are ideal with this type of vegetable: they add the\u00a0right energy intake\u00a0<\/strong>and make for heart-warming winter dishes that will please even the most refined palates.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Recipes with grains, pulses and cruciferous vegetables<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Here are a couple of tasty and delicious recipes based on\u00a0cruciferous vegetables, grains and pulses<\/strong>\u00a0to \u201ctake refuge\u201d in the winter evenings:<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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DAHL OF LENTILS AND BRUSSELS SPROUTS2<\/sup><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Do you want the recipe of a vegetarian dish that is quick and simple to prepare?
A variant of the popular\u00a0cauliflower and lentils\u00a0<\/strong>dish, here is a\u00a0Dahl of red lentils<\/strong>\u00a0and tomatoes enriched with\u00a0Brussels sprouts<\/strong>, saut\u00e9ed cheese cubes and sour cream that even omnivores will love, for the approval of everyone at the table.<\/p>\n

Ingredients for 4 people:
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2 cloves of garlic
1 shallot
4 tablespoons olive oil
300 g\u00a0Pedon\u00a0<\/strong>Dalla Buona Terra<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0red lentils
\n<\/strong>1 litre of vegetable broth
400 g peeled and chopped tomatoes
salt
pepper
200 g Brussels sprouts
200 g roasted cheese, e.g. paneer
180 g low fat sour cream<\/p>\n

Preparation<\/strong><\/p>\n

Chop the garlic and shallots and fry them in half the oil.
Add the\u00a0Pedon\u00a0<\/strong>lentils and fry them a little.
Add the broth, incorporate the peeled tomatoes, \u201ccover\u201d and let simmer for about 20 minutes, add salt and pepper to taste
In the meantime, boil the Brussels sprouts in salted water for about 10 minutes, drain them, let them cool a little and cut them into strips.
Cut the cheese into cubes and saut\u00e9 on all sides in the remaining oil.
Garnish your Dahl with Brussels sprouts, cheese and cream, it is now ready to be served and devoured.<\/p>\n

Looking for a seasonal comfort food based on cruciferous vegetables that is filling yet light, colourful and healthy? Try\u00a0our\u00a0<\/strong>Grain and lentils soup with broccoli and pumpkin curry<\/strong><\/a>: fill up on goodness and well-being!<\/p>\n

Together with our popular and most loved quick-cook\u00a0Pedon grains and pulses<\/strong>, you\u2019ll find our delicious\u00a0pumpkin and broccoli soup<\/strong>\u00a0I Salvaminuti<\/strong><\/a>. A product created as a smart solution to bring\u00a0availability<\/strong>,\u00a0versatility\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0taste<\/strong>\u00a0together, they are ideal when time is scarce, since they cook\u00a0in just 10 minutes<\/strong>. For a\u00a0fast, varied and nutritious<\/strong>\u00a0meal that takes into account the benefits offered by the\u00a0combination of grains and pulses in a single dish<\/strong>: delicious on its own or with the addition of healthy seasonal vegetables. Among our mix for\u00a0Broths and Soups<\/strong>, you\u2019ll also find the original versatile and tasty\u00a0Classici\u00a0<\/strong>range (among which you\u2019ll find\u00a0Spelt\u00a0<\/em>and Mediterranean\u00a0Cous Cous<\/em>), the\u00a0Rich In<\/strong>\u00a0range (like\u00a0Wholewheat Spelt and Beta-glucan Barley<\/em>), the fun\u00a0Mix for Salads\u00a0<\/strong>salad mixes (like\u00a0Bulgur and Quinoa<\/em>), the\u00a0Alternative Risottos,\u00a0<\/strong>that don\u2019t contain rice (e.g.\u00a0Grains and Peas with Sesame Seeds\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0Millet and Lentils with Flaxseeds<\/em>) and the\u00a0Gluten-free<\/strong>\u00a0range (among which you\u2019ll find\u00a0Corn Cous Cous\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0ancient Grains<\/em>).<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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  1. \u201cTutti i benefici delle crucifere\u201d Metodo Ongaro \u2013 Filippo Ongaro Medico degli astronauti, autore Bestseller, ideatore del Metodo Ongaro\u00ae, Source\u00a0metodo-ongaro.com<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. \u201cDal di lenticchie e cavoletti di Bruxelles\u201d Mi Gusto, portale di cucina personalizzato della Migros \u2013 Daniel Tinembart cuoco diplomato,\u00a0Source\u00a0migusto.migros.ch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Not all family members are loud, inappropriate and to be avoided. In fact, there are some that are very pleasant to meet, especially at the table. We are talking about\u00a0the cruciferous vegetable family\u00a0(or\u00a0cruciferae\u00a0or brassicaceae), a vegetable that distinguishes itself thanks to\u00a0its four petal flowers which resemble a cross, from which its name derives. Among the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":15234,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[108],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-15235","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-we-surprise-you"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15235","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15235"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15235\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15236,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/15235\/revisions\/15236"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/15234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15235"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=15235"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.pedon.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=15235"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}