HEALTHY TAPAS?

Alcuni spunti dal gruppo che si trova attualmente in Spagna a Granada.....il regno delle TAPAS. Conoscete l'origine di questa parola?



Se suele argumentar que el origen etimológico de la palabra tapa viene de la costumbre antigua de tapar las copas y vasos de vino en las tabernas y mesones con un trozo de pan o con una rebanada de jamón, para impedir que entrasen moscas y mosquitos, o que se depositase polvo en el interior.

 

 

 

Wikipedia ci dice: Tapas are a wide variety of appetizers, or snacks, in Spanish cuisine. They may be cold or warm. In select bars in Spain, tapas have evolved into an entire, and sometimes sophisticated, cuisine. In Spain, patrons of tapas can order many different tapas and combine them to make a full meal. In some Central American countries, such snacks are known as bocas. The serving of tapas is designed to encourage conversation because people are not so focused upon eating an entire meal that is set before them. Also, in some countries it is customary for diners to stand and move about while eating tapas.

Potremmo lasciarsi ispirare da questa tradizione spagnola per il nostro fit fast food e tradurlo in un qualcosa di più nostro? Qualche idea.....


HEALTHY TAPAS - SMALL PLATES BIG TASTE!
Get creative with your tapas......


        

Red pepper, goat cheese and fresh Mint Wraps -
Choose whole-wheat wrap for a fiber boost! 




Grilled Rosemary Plum Tomatoes
It provides cancer-fighting antioxidants.
Juicy, colorful tomatoes are filling, tasty, nearly fat-free to boot!
Snack on these over crackers or just with a toothpick
for a savory, healthy tapas dish.

Mozzarella and Nectarine Skewers With Pesto
This crisp, refreshing skewer is a great
source of vitamin C and calcium -
Low-fat mozzarella will cut back on fat



Olive Goat Cheese Bruschetta

Spice up traditional bruschetta adds

savory olives and robust goat cheese.

For a boost of fiber, make this dish with

a multigrain baguette.