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

Lanttulaatikko 
(Finnish mashed rutabaga casserole)

Lanttulaatikko 
(Finnish mashed rutabaga casserole)

Tepsi Baytinijan 
(Iraqi meatball and vegetable casserole)

Tepsi Baytinijan 
(Iraqi meatball and vegetable casserole)

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

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

Moin Moin 
(Nigerian savory steamed bean pudding)

Moin Moin 
(Nigerian savory steamed bean pudding)

Spanakopita 
(Greek spinach and feta pie)

Spanakopita 
(Greek spinach and feta pie)

Mashed Potatoes 
(Irish and American potato puree)

Mashed Potatoes 
(Irish and American potato puree)

Fagioli all’Uccelletto 
(Italian white beans with tomato and sage)

Fagioli all’Uccelletto 
(Italian white beans with tomato and sage)

Southern Greens 
(American Southern-Soul simmered leafy greens)

Southern Greens 
(American Southern-Soul simmered leafy greens)

Saag 
(Indian, Pakistani spiced spinach)

Saag 
(Indian, Pakistani spiced spinach)

Falafel 
(Middle Eastern fried chickpea patties)

Falafel 
(Middle Eastern fried chickpea patties)

Chiles Rellenos 
(Mexican stuffed, fried chile peppers)

Chiles Rellenos 
(Mexican stuffed, fried chile peppers)

Latkes 
(Israeli Jewish potato pancakes)

Latkes 
(Israeli Jewish potato pancakes)

Causa Rellena 
(Peruvian layered potato dish)

Causa Rellena 
(Peruvian layered potato dish)

Yataklete Kilkil 
(Ethiopian gingered vegetable stew)

Yataklete Kilkil 
(Ethiopian gingered vegetable stew)

Irio 
(Kenyan mashed peas, potatoes and corn)

Irio 
(Kenyan mashed peas, potatoes and corn)

Sukuma Wiki 
(East African greens simmered with tomatoes)

Sukuma Wiki 
(East African greens simmered with tomatoes)

Töltött Káposzta 
(Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls over sauerkraut)

Töltött Káposzta 
(Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls over sauerkraut)

Sookju Namul 
(Korean mung bean sprout salad)

Sookju Namul 
(Korean mung bean sprout salad)

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

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

Couscous aux Sept Légumes 
(Moroccan couscous with seven vegetables)

Couscous aux Sept Légumes 
(Moroccan couscous with seven vegetables)

Fassolakia 
(Greek green beans in tomato sauce)

Fassolakia 
(Greek green beans in tomato sauce)

Aloo Gobi 
(Indian potato and cauliflower curry)

Aloo Gobi 
(Indian potato and cauliflower curry)

Boston Baked Beans 
(American white beans baked with molasses)

Boston Baked Beans 
(American white beans baked with molasses)

Beuseus Namul 
(Korean stir-fried mushrooms)

Beuseus Namul 
(Korean stir-fried mushrooms)

Elotes Asados 
(Mexican roast corn on the cob)

Elotes Asados 
(Mexican roast corn on the cob)

Papa a la Huancaína 
(Peruvian potatoes with chile-cheese sauce)

Papa a la Huancaína 
(Peruvian potatoes with chile-cheese sauce)

Pikliz 
(Haitian spicy pickled vegetables)

Pikliz 
(Haitian spicy pickled vegetables)

Mesir Wat 
(Ethiopian red lentil stew)

Mesir Wat 
(Ethiopian red lentil stew)

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

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

Baingan Bhurta 
(Indian curried eggplant and tomatoes)

Baingan Bhurta 
(Indian curried eggplant and tomatoes)

Hoppin’ John 
(American rice and black-eyed peas)

Hoppin’ John 
(American rice and black-eyed peas)

Bhindi Bhaji 
(Indian okra curry)

Bhindi Bhaji 
(Indian okra curry)

Kabocha Nimono 
(Japanese simmered pumpkin)

Kabocha Nimono 
(Japanese simmered pumpkin)

Musaka’a 
(Palestinian eggplant baked with tomatoes and chickpeas)

Musaka’a 
(Palestinian eggplant baked with tomatoes and chickpeas)

Bubble and Squeak 
(English fried potatoes and cabbage)

Bubble and Squeak 
(English fried potatoes and cabbage)

Mofongo 
(Puerto Rican, Dominican mashed plantains and pork cracklings)

Mofongo 
(Puerto Rican, Dominican mashed plantains and pork cracklings)

Töltött Paprika 
(Hungarian stuffed peppers)

Töltött Paprika 
(Hungarian stuffed peppers)

Brussels Sprouts Gratin 
(English roasted Brussels sprouts with cheese sauce)

Brussels Sprouts Gratin 
(English roasted Brussels sprouts with cheese sauce)

Poutine 
(Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)

Poutine 
(Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)

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

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

Hobak Namul 
(Korean zucchini squash side dish)

Hobak Namul 
(Korean zucchini squash side dish)

Hasselbackspotatis 
(Swedish Hasselback butter-baked potatoes)

Hasselbackspotatis 
(Swedish Hasselback butter-baked potatoes)

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)

Mangú 
(Dominican mashed plantains)

Mangú 
(Dominican mashed plantains)

Malai Kofta 
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)

Malai Kofta 
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)

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