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

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

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

Kugelis 
(Lithuanian savory potato pudding)

Kugelis 
(Lithuanian savory potato pudding)

Vigorón 
(Nicaraguan yuca, pork rind and cabbage salad)

Vigorón 
(Nicaraguan yuca, pork rind and cabbage salad)

Asparagi alla Parmigiana 
(Italian asparagus gratin)

Asparagi alla Parmigiana 
(Italian asparagus gratin)

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

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

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

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

Töltött Paprika 
(Hungarian stuffed peppers)

Töltött Paprika 
(Hungarian stuffed peppers)

Malai Kofta 
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)

Malai Kofta 
(Indian veggie dumplings in curry sauce)

Moros y Cristianos 
(Cuban black beans and rice)

Moros y Cristianos 
(Cuban black beans and rice)

Causa Rellena 
(Peruvian layered potato dish)

Causa Rellena 
(Peruvian layered potato dish)

Lecsó 
(Hungarian simmered peppers and tomatoes)

Lecsó 
(Hungarian simmered peppers and tomatoes)

Hausgemachtes Sauerkraut 
(German, Austrian, Swiss homemade fermented cabbage)

Hausgemachtes Sauerkraut 
(German, Austrian, Swiss homemade fermented cabbage)

Poutine 
(Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)

Poutine 
(Canadian fried potatoes with gravy and cheese curds)

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

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

Domates Yemistes 
(Greek rice-stuffed tomatoes)

Domates Yemistes 
(Greek rice-stuffed tomatoes)

Spanakopita 
(Greek spinach and feta pie)

Spanakopita 
(Greek spinach and feta pie)

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)

Saag 
(Indian, Pakistani spiced spinach)

Saag 
(Indian, Pakistani spiced spinach)

Mashed Potatoes 
(Irish and American potato puree)

Mashed Potatoes 
(Irish and American potato puree)

Tepsi Baytinijan 
(Iraqi meatball and vegetable casserole)

Tepsi Baytinijan 
(Iraqi meatball and vegetable casserole)

Bubble and Squeak 
(English fried potatoes and cabbage)

Bubble and Squeak 
(English fried potatoes and cabbage)

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)

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

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

Sukuma Wiki 
(East African greens simmered with tomatoes)

Sukuma Wiki 
(East African greens simmered with tomatoes)

Caponata Siciliana 
(Italian sweet and sour eggplant dish)

Caponata Siciliana 
(Italian sweet and sour eggplant dish)

Southern Greens 
(American Southern-Soul simmered leafy greens)

Southern Greens 
(American Southern-Soul simmered leafy greens)

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

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

Töltött Káposzta 
(Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls over sauerkraut)

Töltött Káposzta 
(Hungarian stuffed cabbage rolls over sauerkraut)

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

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

Lanttulaatikko 
(Finnish mashed rutabaga casserole)

Lanttulaatikko 
(Finnish mashed rutabaga casserole)

Janssons Frestelse 
(Swedish potato, onion and cream casserole)

Janssons Frestelse 
(Swedish potato, onion and cream casserole)

Hakô Bantara 
(Guinean cassava leaf stew)

Hakô Bantara 
(Guinean cassava leaf stew)

Irio 
(Kenyan mashed peas, potatoes and corn)

Irio 
(Kenyan mashed peas, potatoes and corn)

Creamed Corn 
(American corn kernels simmered with cream)

Creamed Corn 
(American corn kernels simmered with cream)

Sayur Lodeh 
(Indonesian vegetables in coconut curry)

Sayur Lodeh 
(Indonesian vegetables in coconut curry)

Baingan Bhurta 
(Indian curried eggplant and tomatoes)

Baingan Bhurta 
(Indian curried eggplant and tomatoes)

Yuca Frita 
(Latin American cassava fries)

Yuca Frita 
(Latin American cassava fries)

Ful Medames 
(Egyptian slow-cooked fava beans)

Ful Medames 
(Egyptian slow-cooked fava beans)

Dušené Zelí 
(Czech braised cabbage)

Dušené Zelí 
(Czech braised cabbage)

Aginares à la Polita 
(Greek artichoke hearts and potatoes with dill)

Aginares à la Polita 
(Greek artichoke hearts and potatoes with dill)

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

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

Gratin Dauphinois 
(French potatoes baked with cream)

Gratin Dauphinois 
(French potatoes baked with cream)

Cerdo con Frijoles 
(Mexican stewed pork and black beans)

Cerdo con Frijoles 
(Mexican stewed pork and black beans)

Kunde 
(Kenyan black-eyed peas and tomatoes in peanut sauce)

Kunde 
(Kenyan black-eyed peas and tomatoes in peanut sauce)

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