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    Vegetable bouillon cubes

    Publié le : Apr 18, 2022 · Modifié le : Nov 13, 2023 par Marie · Leave a Comment

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    😋 Vegan and chemical-free bouillon cubes

    If you didn't know, numerous studies show that industrial bouillon cubes are very bad for our health...

    A study by the Foodwatch organization shows that these cubes, so often used in our daily cooking, contain many toxic products... Lots ofadditives, too much salt, flavor enhancers, sugar andpalm oil! But also other oils, which may be carcinogenic... There are also glutamates which, in certain doses, are said to increase insulin levels and blood pressure... In short, it's not pretty!

    That's why learning how to make your own bouillon cubes will be so much better for your health, and what's more, they're vegan!

    💙 Why you'll love this recipe

    • She's vegan: yes, there's no need to take advantage of animals to make her bouillon cubes!
    • It's super easy to make
    • It can be frozen and used for several months at a time!

    ✅ A recipe suitable for gluten intolerant/allergic people

    Vegetables, vegetable oils such as olive oil and herbs are gluten-free.

    Be careful with salt, as it may contain gluten: check the label carefully.

    🥕 When do you eat carrots and leeks?

    Carrots are eaten from September to March included.

    And leeks are available from September to April included!

    💡 Tips for successful bouillon cubes

    • The amount of salt may seem high to you: don't panic, it's normal! But it's what gives the cubes their texture, and it quickly turns to water. What's more, the purpose of a bouillon cube is to flavour and add aroma to a dish...and you won't need to add any salt.
    • Use the vegetables of your choice, trying to respect their seasonality: tomatoes, peppers, zucchinis, eggplants, carrots, leeks, turnips, parsnips, etc... the list is long to flavour your cubes with the flavours of your choice!
    • If you often use bouillon cubes, don't hesitate to double the quantities to get a head start and save time.

    😇 Storage

    You can store your bouillon cubes in the freezer for at least 6 months.

    🥰 If you liked this little tip...

    You may also be interested in "How to cut an onion without crying" ? Yes, it's possible to cut an onion without turning into a fountain! Find out how!

    📖 Recette

    Cubes de bouillon sur du papier cuisson avec des poireaux et des carottes sur une planche.
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    How to make homemade bouillon cubes?

    If you knew what was in industrial bouillon cubes, you'd make your own. And what's more, it's super-simple to make!
    Servings 20 cubes
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 50 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr

    Ingredients

    • 2-3 garlic cloves
    • 5.6 ounces onion
    • 1.8 ounces shallot
    • 6 ounces small carrots
    • 10.6 ounces leek
    • Salt 20% of the weight of your vegetables
    • 1 tablespoon olive oil
    • Thyme
    • Rosemary
    • Basil

    Instructions

    • In a hot saucepan with a drizzle of olive oil, add your coarsely chopped vegetables, cover and simmer for ten minutes.
    • Then add the herbs and salt (don't panic, it's normal that there is a lot). Mix well and cook over low-medium heat for around 40 minutes.
    • In a blender or with an immersion blender, blend the mixture to a paste.
    • Return it to the saucepan over high heat and drain, stirring regularly to prevent it from sticking.
    • Place in a baking tin (square or rectangular, to make it easier to cut out the pretty cubes) lined with parchment paper and leave to cool. Place in the freezer for 3 hours.
    • Take out your frozen dough, cut into cubes and place in a freezer bag.

    Notes

    Storage - You can store your bouillon cubes in the freezer for at least 6 months.
    Author: Marie Compain
    Calories: 24kcal
    Course: cubes
    Keyword: Healthy, tasty
    Régime: Dairy-free, Gluten-free, Vegan

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cube | Calories: 24kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 76mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1672IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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    Marie Compain est la fondatrice, créatrice de recettes et photographe culinaire de Marie Food Tips. Depuis 2021, Marie partage ses recettes faciles et familiales, toujours gourmandes et bourrées de saveurs, pour la vie quotidienne ou les occasions plus spéciales.

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