Top Catalan Recipes - Part 1

Discover authentic Catalan flavors and traditional cooking techniques. From classic dishes to modern interpretations.

Catalan cuisine
Catalan
Hard
A+

Catalan Stew with Lobster and Clams

4.1
(876 reviews)

A rich and flavorful seafood stew featuring lobster and clams in a Catalan-style sauce.

75 min
550 cal
Pescatarian
Gluten-Free (with gluten-free bread)
60%
75
Catalan
Hard
A-

Catalan Three kings' cake

4.3
(1437 reviews)

A traditional Catalan cake for the Epiphany, featuring sweet dough, marzipan filling, and candied fruit decorations.

1575 min
450 cal
Vegetarian
65%
75
Catalan
Medium
B+

Panallets / Panellets - Little Sweet Potato Bread

4.0
(1343 reviews)

A traditional Catalan treat made with sweet potatoes, almonds, and pine nuts, perfect for a sweet and nutty dessert.

35 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (check almond flour purity)
60%
75
Catalan
Hard
A+

Catalan Beef Braise

4.1
(1822 reviews)

A rich and flavorful beef stew from Catalonia, featuring pancetta, red wine, and a hint of dark chocolate.

215 min
650 cal
Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
65%
75
Catalan
Easy
B+

Catalan Picada

4.1
(856 reviews)

A flavorful Catalan paste made from toasted bread, nuts, garlic, parsley, olive oil and water, ideal as a sauce base or condiment.

15 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-free (if using gluten-free bread)
85%
65
Catalan
Easy
A-

Catalan-style Tomato Bread

4.0
(1321 reviews)

A simple and delicious Catalan tapa featuring toasted bread rubbed with garlic and ripe tomatoes, drizzled with olive oil and seasoned with sea salt.

5 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free (with gluten-free bread)
90%
75
Catalan
Easy
A-

Picada

4.2
(1472 reviews)

A simple Catalan sauce or paste made from toasted almonds, fried bread, garlic, and olive oil. It's a versatile ingredient used to add flavor and texture to various dishes.

10 min
150 cal
Dairy-Free
Vegetarian
85%
60
Catalan
Easy
A-

Catalan Spinach

4.3
(596 reviews)

A flavorful and healthy side dish featuring spinach, apples, pine nuts, shallots, and raisins.

20 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
70%
65
Catalan
Easy
A-

Catalan Tomato Bread

4.2
(1593 reviews)

Simple and flavorful Catalan tomato bread, perfect as an appetizer or snack. Grilled sourdough rubbed with garlic and ripe tomatoes, then drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt.

15 min
150 cal
Vegetarian
75%
65
Catalan
Medium
A+

Sweet-and-Sour Catalan Spinach

4.4
(1181 reviews)

A Catalan-inspired spinach dish featuring a sweet and sour sherry vinegar reduction, toasted pine nuts, and currants.

43 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
75%
65
Catalan
Medium
A+

Vegan Catalan-Style Radicchio and White Beans

4.2
(145 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful vegan dish featuring the slightly bitter radicchio paired with creamy cannellini beans, inspired by Catalan cuisine.

60 min
400 cal
Vegan
Vegetarian
75%
65
Catalan
Medium
A

Catalan Bean Stew

4.4
(774 reviews)

A hearty and flavorful Catalan bean stew with roasted vegetables and aromatic herbs.

60 min
350 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
70%
65
Catalan
Medium
A-

Picada (A Nut And Chocolate Condiment)

4.3
(759 reviews)

A flavorful Catalan condiment made with nuts, chocolate, saffron, and garlic, perfect for enhancing stews, sauces, and vegetable dishes.

25 min
200 cal
Mediterranean
Gluten-Free (check broth)
75%
65
Catalan
Medium
A+

Catalan Stew of Pork, Beans, and Pumpkin

4.2
(1373 reviews)

A hearty Catalan stew featuring pork, white beans, and pumpkin.

73 min
500 cal
75%
65
Catalan
Easy
A

Escalivada

4.2
(1307 reviews)

Escalivada is a traditional Catalan dish of smoky grilled vegetables, typically including eggplant, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. It's a simple yet flavorful dish, perfect as a side or appetizer.

75 min
250 cal
Vegetarian
Vegan
80%
70
Catalan
Medium
A

Escudella De Pages (Country Stew)

4.1
(892 reviews)

A hearty and traditional Catalan stew, Escudella de Pages is a flavorful combination of meats, vegetables, beans, rice, and pasta. Perfect for a cold day, this country stew is sure to warm you from the inside out.

90 min
450 cal
Gluten-containing
Hearty
60%
65
Catalan
Medium
B

Allioli Amb Ous: Aioli with Eggs

4.3
(265 reviews)

A classic Catalan aioli featuring garlic, egg yolks, and olive oil, resulting in a rich and flavorful sauce perfect for serving with salt cod or other dishes.

10 min
250 cal
Keto
Gluten-Free
80%
65
Catalan
Medium
A+

Catalan Saute of Calamari (Squid) in Onion Marmalade

4.3
(1046 reviews)

A flavorful Catalan dish featuring tender calamari sautéed with sweet and savory onion marmalade.

50 min
400 cal
Pescatarian
Gluten-Free (if served without bread)
70%
65
Catalan
Hard
A

Catalan Beef Stew

4.3
(182 reviews)

A rich and flavorful beef stew originating from Catalonia, featuring caramelized onions, tomatoes, smoked paprika, and a unique picada made with almonds, bread, garlic, and parsley.

180 min
500 cal
Gluten-Free (if gluten-free bread is used)
Dairy-Free
70%
75
Catalan
Medium
C+

Chicken With Catalan Picada

4.1
(218 reviews)

A rich and savory chicken dish featuring a Catalan picada, a flavorful paste of bread, nuts, chocolate, and spices.

73 min
N/A cal
75%
65