Vegetable and Bean Recipes

Although there are thousands of potentially edible species of plants in the world, human beings use only a small number for food. Most food plants have long been domesticated and bred into forms that serve various purposes and palates.

The domestication of wild plants began around 10,000 years ago at the end of the last Ice Age. The initial domestication occurred in the Middle East, but agriculture also arose independently in other places at other times. Southeast Asia, Central and South America also cradled ancient civilizations that produced their own agricultural products. Because of this, most of the vegetables we find on our plates today originated in these four areas of the world.

Vegetables do not generally form the caloric foundation of human diets, nor are they a large source of protein. The basic role of vegetables in the diet is to provide a range of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants that are essential to the well being of the body. These nutrients not only maintain heath but also help prevent the onset of disease.

A second and more enjoyable role of vegetables is to provide variety and flavor. Grains and grain products alone can be bland. And meat can be heavy and difficult to digest. But add tomatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, herbs and spices, and a dish is transformed. The endless variety of colors, scents and flavors offered by vegetables ensure that cooking, eating and the culinary experience are never boring.

International Vegetable and Bean Recipes

Töltött Paprika 
(Hungarian stuffed peppers)

Töltött Paprika 
(Hungarian stuffed peppers)

Creamed Corn 
(American corn kernels simmered with cream)

Creamed Corn 
(American corn kernels simmered with cream)

Gratin de Potiron 
(French winter squash casserole)

Gratin de Potiron 
(French winter squash casserole)

Moin Moin 
(Nigerian savory steamed bean pudding)

Moin Moin 
(Nigerian savory steamed bean pudding)

Zucchini con Salvia 
(Italian sautéed zucchini and sage)

Zucchini con Salvia 
(Italian sautéed zucchini and sage)

Boston Baked Beans 
(American white beans baked with molasses)

Boston Baked Beans 
(American white beans baked with molasses)

Nasu 
(Japanese steamed, sliced eggplant)

Nasu 
(Japanese steamed, sliced eggplant)

Tian de Courgettes et de Tomates 
(French Provencal summer squash and tomato gratin)

Tian de Courgettes et de Tomates 
(French Provencal summer squash and tomato gratin)

Yuca Frita 
(Latin American cassava fries)

Yuca Frita 
(Latin American cassava fries)

Gigantes Plaki sto Fourno 
(Greek baked white beans in tomato sauce)

Gigantes Plaki sto Fourno 
(Greek baked white beans in tomato sauce)

Calabacitas y Elotes con Crema 
(Mexican zucchini and corn simmered in cream)

Calabacitas y Elotes con Crema 
(Mexican zucchini and corn simmered in cream)

Vigorón 
(Nicaraguan yuca, pork rind and cabbage salad)

Vigorón 
(Nicaraguan yuca, pork rind and cabbage salad)

Elotes Asados 
(Mexican roast corn on the cob)

Elotes Asados 
(Mexican roast corn on the cob)

Carottes Braisées au Beurre 
(French braised carrots with butter)

Carottes Braisées au Beurre 
(French braised carrots with butter)

Dal Bhat Tarkari 
(Nepalese vegetable curry with lentil soup and rice)

Dal Bhat Tarkari 
(Nepalese vegetable curry with lentil soup and rice)

Saag 
(Indian, Pakistani spiced spinach)

Saag 
(Indian, Pakistani spiced spinach)

Sookju Namul 
(Korean mung bean sprout salad)

Sookju Namul 
(Korean mung bean sprout salad)

Ratatouille 
(French braised eggplant, tomatoes and basil)

Ratatouille 
(French braised eggplant, tomatoes and basil)

Aloo Gobi 
(Indian potato and cauliflower curry)

Aloo Gobi 
(Indian potato and cauliflower curry)

Domates Yemistes 
(Greek rice-stuffed tomatoes)

Domates Yemistes 
(Greek rice-stuffed tomatoes)

Pasteles 
(Puerto Rican savory cakes in banana leaves)

Pasteles 
(Puerto Rican savory cakes in banana leaves)

Mücver 
(Turkish zucchini fritters)

Mücver 
(Turkish zucchini fritters)

Green Bean Casserole 
(American green beans side dish with a crunchy topping)

Green Bean Casserole 
(American green beans side dish with a crunchy topping)

Tahu dan Tempe Bumbu Rujak 
(Indonesian tofu and tempeh in spicy coconut sauce)

Tahu dan Tempe Bumbu Rujak 
(Indonesian tofu and tempeh in spicy coconut sauce)

Chiles Rellenos 
(Mexican stuffed, fried chile peppers)

Chiles Rellenos 
(Mexican stuffed, fried chile peppers)

Fassolakia 
(Greek green beans in tomato sauce)

Fassolakia 
(Greek green beans in tomato sauce)

Mapo Doufu 
(Chinese Sichuan tofu and ground pork in spicy sauce)

Mapo Doufu 
(Chinese Sichuan tofu and ground pork in spicy sauce)

Red Beans and Rice 
(American Creole bean and rice dish)

Red Beans and Rice 
(American Creole bean and rice dish)

Asparagi alla Parmigiana 
(Italian asparagus gratin)

Asparagi alla Parmigiana 
(Italian asparagus gratin)

Bhindi Bhaji 
(Indian okra curry)

Bhindi Bhaji 
(Indian okra curry)

Habas con Chorizo 
(Spanish fava beans simmered with spicy sausage)

Habas con Chorizo 
(Spanish fava beans simmered with spicy sausage)

Kabocha Nimono 
(Japanese simmered pumpkin)

Kabocha Nimono 
(Japanese simmered pumpkin)

Causa Rellena 
(Peruvian layered potato dish)

Causa Rellena 
(Peruvian layered potato dish)

Kugelis 
(Lithuanian savory potato pudding)

Kugelis 
(Lithuanian savory potato pudding)

Coo-Coo 
(Bajan cornmeal mush with okra)

Coo-Coo 
(Bajan cornmeal mush with okra)

Southern Greens 
(American Southern-Soul simmered leafy greens)

Southern Greens 
(American Southern-Soul simmered leafy greens)

Chakalaka 
(South African spicy tomato, pepper and onion dish)

Chakalaka 
(South African spicy tomato, pepper and onion dish)

Spinaci con Pinoli 
(Italian sautéed spinach with garlic and pinenuts)

Spinaci con Pinoli 
(Italian sautéed spinach with garlic and pinenuts)

Inlagda Rödbetor 
(Swedish pickled beets)

Inlagda Rödbetor 
(Swedish pickled beets)

Tortilla Española de Patata 
(Spanish open-faced potato omelet)

Tortilla Española de Patata 
(Spanish open-faced potato omelet)

Malai Kofta 
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)

Malai Kofta 
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)

Imam Bayildi 
(Turkish stuffed eggplant braised in olive oil)

Imam Bayildi 
(Turkish stuffed eggplant braised in olive oil)

Yataklete Kilkil 
(Ethiopian gingered vegetable stew)

Yataklete Kilkil 
(Ethiopian gingered vegetable stew)

Pikliz 
(Haitian spicy pickled vegetables)

Pikliz 
(Haitian spicy pickled vegetables)

Torta Pasqualina 
(Italian Easter spinach, ricotta and egg torte)

Torta Pasqualina 
(Italian Easter spinach, ricotta and egg torte)

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