Gennaro's Verdure

The new 2024 cookbook from Jamie Oliver’s mentor –delicious Italian recipes that help you to eat more healthyvegetables

In Gennaro’s Verdure, Gennaro transforms humble vegetablesfrom side dish material into the hero of the plate, using punchyflavours from staple ingredients in his unique and much lovedItalian style.

Structured by colour chapters that group recipes into vegetablefamilies, Gennaro champions their versatility and breaks the commonmisconception that vegetables lack texture and flavour. This novelapproach not only adds visual appeal but also allows for easynavigation and exploration of the wonderful world ofvegetables.

Up first, Green Vegetables, Gennaro highlights the crispfreshness and health benefits of greens like asparagus, spinach,and broccoli. He transforms these humble ingredients into culinarymasterpieces; try Gennaro's Asparagus Carbonara, a delightful twiston the classic pasta dish, and be tempted by his Spinach‘plumcake’, a unique creation that combines savoury and sweetflavours.

In Red Vegetables, Gennaro celebrates the vibrant hues and richflavours of produce such as tomatoes, Swiss chard and red peppers.From Chard Calzone to a zingy Tomato Sorbet, Gennaro proves thatthese red gems can be the star ingredients of extraordinarydishes.

Sunshine Vegetables radiates with the vibrant colours of yellow,cream and orange vegetables. Gennaro showcases the naturalsweetness and sunny disposition of ingredients such as carrots,onions and pumpkins. These recipes will bring warmth and joy toyour plate, from comforting Pumpkin Gnocchi to Carrot Soufflé.

Purple Vegetables uncovers the hidden treasures lurking in thedepths of our refrigerators. Aubergines, purple radicchio andbeetroots take centre stage. Savour Beetroot Capracchio andRaddchio Terrine over a picnic lunch on a summer’s day, imaginingyou are on the Amalfi Coast.

While not all recipes are entirely plant-based, Gennaro ensuresthat every dish includes the beauty and goodness of plants. Withhis signature Italian touch, these innovative meals are designed toplease not only vegetarians, vegans and flexitarians, but alsomeat-eaters looking to incorporate more vegetables into theirdiet.

Gennaro's Verdure is a testament to the incredible potential ofvegetables, including an in-depth profile of each. Whether you'reseeking inspiration for a meatless Monday or aiming to embrace aplant-based lifestyle, Gennaro's recipes are sure to leave yousatisfied, nourished, and eager to experiment with the endlesspossibilities of vegetables.