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Spring Vegetable Fricassée with Saffron Cream

This elegant spring vegetable fricassée is a celebration of the season's finest produce, bringing together the delicate sweetness of baby carrots and peas with the earthy depth of morel mushrooms. Bathed in a luxurious saffron-infused cream sauce, the vibrant greens of the asparagus and baby spinach stay beautifully tender. It is a sophisticated vegetarian dish that works equally well as a decadent side or a light main course for a celebratory lunch.

Perfect for effortless entertaining, this homemade vegetable bake combines classic French techniques with fresh, seasonal flavours. The touch of dry white wine and fresh thyme adds a savoury complexity that balances the richness of the whipping cream. Serve this comforting yet refined dish alongside some crusty sourdough bread to soak up every drop of the aromatic golden sauce.

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Ingredients for Spring Vegetable Fricassée with Saffron Cream

  • 250g baby carrots (about 3 bunches) tops removed, scrubbed

  • 240ml fresh peas or frozen, thawed

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 small onion, thinly sliced

  • 2 shallots, thinly sliced

  • 1 leek, white part only, halved, thinly sliced

  • 1/2 teaspoons (scant) saffron threads

  • 180ml fresh morel mushrooms

  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

  • 120ml dry white wine

  • 160ml vegetable broth

  • 325ml whipping cream

  • 230g asparagus, trimmed, cut into thirds

  • 4 cups baby spinach leaves (about 90g )

How to make Spring Vegetable Fricassée with Saffron Cream

Preheat oven to 177°C. Lightly butter 1-quart baking dish. Cook carrots in large pot of boiling salted water 2 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to bowl of ice water to cool. Using slotted spoon, transfer carrots to medium bowl. If using fresh peas, cook in same pan of boiling water 2 minutes; drain and transfer to bowl of ice water to cool. Using slotted spoon, transfer peas to small bowl.

Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 1 minute. Add shallots; sauté 1 minute. Add leek and sauté until vegetables are soft, about 4 minutes longer (do not brown). Stir in saffron. Add carrots, mushrooms, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Add wine and simmer until almost dry, about 3 minutes. Add broth and simmer 4 minutes. Add cream and bring to simmer. Stir in peas, asparagus, and spinach. Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake until edges are bubbling and top begins to brown, about 30 minutes.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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