{"id":7109,"date":"2020-03-05T10:59:40","date_gmt":"2020-03-05T09:59:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/uncategorized\/turnip-tops-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T12:47:21","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T10:47:21","slug":"turnip-tops-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/bread-toppings\/turnip-tops-in-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Turnip tops from Puglia in extra virgin olive oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The \u201c<strong>cime di rapa<\/strong>\u201d are one of the most representative condiments of <strong>Puglia<\/strong>, particularly in the province of Bari; how many of you have ever tasted the famous <strong>orecchiette with cime di rapa<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>The ingredients that characterize this fabulous condiment are exclusively guaranteed as Apulian gastronomy.<\/p>\n<p>Made with <strong>cime di rapa<\/strong> at 70%, broccoli, capers, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/products-in-oil\/sliced-hot-chili-peppers\/\">chili pepper<\/a><\/strong>, salt, and finished with a splash of white wine, they are immersed and processed in extra virgin olive oil (at origin), before being jarred, pasteurized, and labeled.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready-to-eat Apulian Cime di Rapa<\/h2>\n<p>A quick condiment for this first course that is regularly enjoyed throughout Puglia, it finds ideal pairings with broccoli or the simple \u201c<strong>Tomato Sauce<\/strong>,\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The product is packaged in a 190g jar. A double serving for pasta and can be stored away from light and in a dry place for up to 24 months from the production date, while once opened it can be kept in the fridge by adding a bit of oil.<\/p>\n<h2>What are cime di rapa<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cime di rapa<\/strong> are the tender and delicate shoots of turnip plants, a vegetable typical of Apulian cuisine. They are highly appreciated for their delicate flavor and nutritional properties, being rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cime di rapa<\/strong> are usually light green or dark green in color and have a tender and crunchy texture. They are very versatile in the kitchen and can be used in various preparations, such as a side dish or as a condiment for pasta. They can also be enjoyed in other preparations, such as omelets, salads, or on bruschetta.<\/p>\n<p>Cime di rapa are a good source of vitamins and minerals, such as vitamin C, iron, and calcium, and can be a valid alternative to seasonal vegetables. They are also rich in fiber, which can help maintain a healthy digestive system and reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases.<\/p>\n<p>Cime di rapa are available fresh during the spring season and can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days.<\/p>\n<p>They can also be frozen or preserved in oil or vinegar to be enjoyed at other times of the year.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Turnip tops<\/strong> at 70%, broccoli, capers, anchovies, lemon juice, vinegar, chili pepper, salt, and finished with a touch of white wine, are immersed and processed in extra virgin olive oil (from the origin).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":7110,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_mbp_gutenberg_autopost":false,"_pgmb_is_evergreen":true,"_pgmb_ap_template_id":14124},"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[200,521],"product_tag":[],"class_list":["post-7109","product","type-product","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","product_cat-bread-toppings","product_cat-condiments","first","instock","sale","shipping-taxable","purchasable","product-type-simple"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7109","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7109"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/7109\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7110"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7109"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=7109"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=7109"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.orodelsalento.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=7109"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}