Aragon: Vegetable Leaves as Dessert

Aragón, a region in northeastern Spain, is deeply rooted in agriculture. In the small town of Mas de las Matas, Araceli Marzo runs a health food store focused on sustainable and mindful eating, offering locally sourced products from the region of Bajo Aragón.

Sonia Peralta supplies the store with fresh fruits and vegetables grown on her permaculture farm. Together, Araceli and Sonia prepare several traditional Aragonese recipes, including:

Sopa de borrajas – Borage cream soup

Crespillos de borraja / Crespillos Aragoneses – Fried borage leaves

Estofado de patata y acelga (Mangold) – Mangold potato stew

Cordero asado con patatas – Roast lamb with potatoes

Caracoles con verdura – Snails with vegetables

These regional dishes reflect a rich culinary heritage rooted in sustainability and respect for local ingredients.