List of vegetable dishes facts for kids

Ratatouille is a yummy French stew made with lots of different vegetables like eggplant, zucchini, and tomatoes. It comes from a place in France called Nice.

Have you ever wondered about all the amazing foods made from plants? This article is all about vegetable dishes! These are meals where vegetables are the main star or a super important part of the recipe.

A vegetable is simply a part of a plant that we can eat. It might be cooked or eaten fresh and raw. People all over the world create countless tasty dishes using vegetables.

Popular Vegetable Dishes Around the World

There are so many different kinds of vegetable dishes! They can be main meals, side dishes, or even snacks. Here are some examples of delicious vegetable-based foods you might find.

Pasta con i peperoni cruschi is an Italian pasta dish with special dried peppers.

A colorful garden salad with lettuce, tomatoes, beets, and cucumber.

Goma-ae is a Japanese side dish made with vegetables and a tasty sesame dressing.

Tabbouleh is a fresh vegetarian dish from the Middle East, often called a salad. It has bulgur, tomatoes, parsley, mint, and onion.

Vichyssoise is a creamy soup made from leeks, onions, and potatoes.

Dishes by Main Vegetable Ingredient

Many dishes are named after the main vegetable they use. Let's look at some popular ones!

Eggplant Dishes

Stuffed eggplant is a dish found in many cultures.

Eggplant is a purple vegetable that's great for baking, frying, or stuffing.

• Baba ghanoush
• Caponata
• Fried eggplant
• Moussaka
• Parmigiana
• Stuffed eggplant

Legume Dishes

Legumes are plants that have pods with seeds inside, like beans, peas, and lentils. They are packed with protein!

• Baked beans
• Bean salad
• Dal
• Edamame
• Falafel
• Green bean casserole
• Hummus
• Pea soup
• Refried beans
• Vegetarian chili

Potato Dishes

Potatoes are one of the most popular vegetables worldwide. They can be cooked in so many ways!

• Baked potato
• French fries
• Knödel
• Mashed potato
• Patatas bravas
• Potato chip
• Potato pancake
• Potato salad
• Rösti
• Samosa
• Spanish omelette

Types of Vegetable Dishes

Vegetable dishes can also be grouped by their style, like salads or soups.

Salads

Salads are usually cold dishes made with fresh, raw vegetables. They often have a dressing.

• Caprese
• Chef's salad
• Coleslaw
• Greek salad
• Israeli salad
• Pecel
• Potato salad
• Salad Niçoise
• Tabbouleh

Soups

Soups are liquid dishes, often served warm, made by cooking vegetables in broth or water.

• Borscht
• Corn chowder
• French onion soup
• Gazpacho
• Kesäkeitto
• Minestrone
• Spinach soup
• Tomato soup
• Vichyssoise

Vegetable Dishes by Country

Different countries have their own special ways of preparing vegetables.

Indian Vegetable Dishes

Eggplant and tomato bhurta is a popular Indian dish.

Gobi Manchurian is a fried cauliflower dish popular in India.

Indian cuisine uses a lot of vegetables and spices to create flavorful dishes.

• Aloo gobi
• Aavakaaya
• Bharvan Mirch
• Bhurta
• Dal
• Gobi manchurian
• Kosambari
• Mattar paneer
• Pakora
• Poriyal
• Sarson da saag
• Tamate ka kut
• Theeyal
• Thoran
• Undhiyu

Pakistani Vegetable Dishes

Pakistani food also features many delicious vegetable recipes, often with unique spices.

• Aloo gobi
• Baingan
• Bhindi
• Saag

See also

• List of salads
• List of squash and pumpkin dishes
• List of vegetables
• List of foods
• Veggie burger
• Vegetarian cuisine