Today a spectacular simple and spring side dish with the recipe of spicy sautéed agretti with garlic and taggiasca olives!

Agretti are a typically spring vegetable that is well suited for many other recipes, like additions to simple pasta condiments and as a filling for savory pies perhaps combined with a smooth béchamel sauce or a mix of eggs, cream, and grated cheese.

AGRETTI, also known as MONK’S BEARD, NEGUS BEARD, or CAPPUCCINO BEARD, have the shape of slender, fleshy threads, a lovely bright green, and should be bought only if they are plump and not too limp.

The AGRETTI plant originated in Africa but is cultivated throughout the Mediterranean basin, both in coastal areas and in places with poor water supply, and even on balconies!

Before cooking MONK’S BEARD, it is crucial to wash them thoroughly under running water after removing the small roots and the reddish parts at the base of the fleshy stems.

To maintain the green color, it is recommended (for all vegetables, really) to plunge them into ice water after boiling.

AGRETTI are low-calorie vegetables but rich in fiber, minerals, and vitamins such as A, B3, and C.

NEGUS BEARD is recommended for those suffering from hypertension as it promotes diuresis and the elimination of excess fluids.

They are also a food that helps increase the feeling of fullness and facilitates bowel transit.

Additionally, since AGRETTI are rich in potassium, they also lower blood pressure, protecting the heart and blood vessels.

RECIPES WITH AGRETTI ARE AMONG THE MOST VARIED, FOR EXAMPLE:

– we can boil them and enjoy them simply with classic vinaigrette;

– make a delicious salad by adding boiled green beans, wedges of hard-boiled eggs, cherry tomatoes, and maybe an anchovy in oil;

– we can also combine them with a sauce of mixed yellow and red cherry tomatoes sautéed in a pan; with stracciatella or burrata;

– and also add them to beaten eggs with a few tablespoons of grated cheese to make a soft and tasty omelet.

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Alas, there are very few recipes with agretti, but I will provide!