Lovage, also called maggi herb in this country, is a herb plant from Asia. Nowadays it has spread across Europe and has now become an inseparable part of every German kitchen garden. Its taste is very similar to celery and is ideal for seasoning potato salads, soups and main dishes. In today’s article we offer you three lovage recipes that are perfect for spring.
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Lovage recipes: soup with potatoes and asparagus
The next soup is a real evergreen in spring – the potato soup with asparagus and lovage tastes wonderfully delicious and is filling.
Ingredients:
2-3 asparagus tips, chopped 2 large potatoes, peeled and diced a handful of lovage a handful of spinach 1 small onion, chopped 1 stalk of spring onion, chopped 1 clove of garlic, pressed Cream for garnish (optional) 4 cups vegetable stock Spices: pinch of tarragon, basil, thyme , marjoram salt to taste 2-3 tbsp cooking oil 1 tsp butter
Preparation:
Add 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and 1 teaspoon of butter to a medium saucepan and sauté the garlic, spring onion and onion. Add the asparagus, potatoes, spinach and lovage to the pot, pour in the vegetable stock and bring to the boil over medium heat. Simmer under the lid for about 20 minutes until the potatoes become soft. Remove the pot from the heat, puree the ingredients finely, garnish the soup with pumpkin seeds and cream.
Zucchini cakes with maggi herb
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The next recipe for zucchini cakes with maggi herb is quick and easy to prepare and will be easy for even complete beginners to make. The hearty lunch or dinner is served with a delicious dip and is perfect for the warm spring season.
Ingredients:
6 zucchini, cleaned, washed and grated Three handfuls of maggi herb, chopped 1 bunch of spring onions, chopped 3 large eggs, beaten 1/4 cup flour Salt and pepper Cooking oil For the dip: yogurt, tahini, pressed garlic clove, 5-6 drops of lemon juice, salt
Preparation:
Salt the zucchini and drain on kitchen paper for about 10 minutes. Then squeeze out the remaining water and put it in a medium-sized bowl together with the maggi herb and onions. Add eggs and flour and mix the ingredients well into a compact mass. Salt, season with pepper and portion with an ice cream spoon. Pour cooking oil into a medium-sized pan and heat, fry the cakes for about 2 minutes on each side until they become crispy and golden brown. Remove the cakes from the pan and place them on kitchen paper for about 10 minutes. Mix the ingredients for the dip and serve the zucchini cakes hot.
Recipe for lovage pesto with lemons
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Refreshing and spring-like – this is how the next recipe can be described. The lovage pesto is a variation that goes well with both spaghetti and rice.
Ingredients:
5 cups lovage leaves Lemon zest (1 tbsp) Juice of a medium-sized lemon 1 clove of garlic 120 g almond 1 cup Parmesan, grated 1 tbsp cream cheese 2 tbsp olive oil
Preparation:
First, finely puree the lovage, lemon zest and garlic. Mix with the lemon juice. Add almonds, parmesan, cream cheese and olive oil and puree. Grill the chicken breast and cut into small pieces. Bring water to the boil in a pot, add spaghetti and cook under the lid over medium heat. Garnish the spaghetti with the chicken breast fillet and the pesto and serve.
You can also store the pesto in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, but it should be consumed as quickly as possible. It is therefore best to always prepare the necessary amount and use any leftovers throughout the day. Always store pesto in the refrigerator. We wish you bon appetite with the delicious recipe ideas!