Spanish Vegetable Dishes

This comforting stew known as fabada Asturiana is a signature dish of the famous Spanish region of Asturias. The stew consists of plump white beans, chorizo, morcilla blood sausages, and pork fat, flavored with smoked paprika and... READ MORE

Escalivada is one of the most famous dishes from the Catalonia region of Spain, but it is also one of the simplest. The main ingredients include eggplants, bell peppers, and sometimes onions and tomatoes, typically grilled whole over hot embers. T... READ MORE

Pisto is a traditional dish from La Mancha, consisting of a variety of cooked and fried vegetables such as tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and courgettes. It is very similar to the famous ratatouille. The dish can be served cold as a star... READ MORE

Espinacas con garbanzos is a nutritious Andalusian dish made with spinach and chickpeas as the main ingredients. There are many recipes and version of this vegetarian dish, but it is most commonly flavored with garlic, olive oil, tomatoes, paprika... READ MORE

Berenjenas rellenas or stuffed eggplants is a traditional savory specialty originating from Spain. There are many versions of this dish regarding its preparation and the ingredients used for the filling. The eggplants are typically cut al... READ MORE

Patatas a lo pobre is a simple Andalusian side dish made with peeled and sliced potatoes, onions, red and green peppers, garlic, wine vinegar, and olive oil. The ingredients are fried in olive oil, and the pan is then covered with a lid in order f... READ MORE

The essential ingredients in this hearty Cantabrian stew include white beans and collard greens (berza), but the dish is commonly enriched with chorizo (pork sausage) and morcilla (blood sausage), pork ribs, and bacon. I... READ MORE

Berenjenas con miel, which translates as eggplants with honey, is one of the most popular dishes in Córdoba, and it is also found in other parts of Andalusia. The dish consists of slices or strips of eggplant that are battered and ... READ MORE

Lacón con grelos is one of the most famous Galician meat dishes, made with turnip greens and ham hock as the main ingredients. They are boiled together, and the dish is then traditionally served with potatoes and sausages. This hearty meat ... READ MORE

Tombet is a traditional Mallorcan vegetable dish consisting of baked layers of aubergines, red bell peppers, and potatoes which have previously been fried in olive oil. When served, tombet is typically topped with a combination of fried tomatoes, ... READ MORE

Samfaina is a Spanish dish that is closely related to the French ratatouille. Originating from Catalonia, samfaina is made with eggplants, tomatoes, onions, peppers, and olive oil. Of course, there are as many variations as there are cook... READ MORE

Trinxat is a savory Andorran dish consisting of chopped and mashed cabbage and potatoes with the addition of mushrooms, garlic, pork or bacon, salt, pepper, and olive oil. The name is derived from the Catalan trinxar, meaning to slice... READ MORE

Faves a la Catalana is a traditional dish originating from Catalonia. The dish is made with fava beans (broad beans) that are cooked in stock with a bit of botifarra negra (blood sausage). Apart from those key ingredients, the dish also contains b... READ MORE

Piperade is a traditional dish from the region of French (and Spanish) Basque Country, consisting of tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, Espelette pepper, and garlic, while ham, and eggs are sometimes added to the dish to enhance its flavors. The dish... READ MORE

Guiso de coliflor is a traditional dish originating from Spain. The dish is usually made with a combination of cauliflower florets, onions, garlic, chorizo sausage, pine nuts, raisins, paprika, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil, and salt. The florets a... READ MORE

Empedrat is a traditional bean-based salad originating from Catalonia. The salad is usually made with a combination of white beans (or sometimes chickpeas), cod, tomatoes, bell peppers, black olives, eggs, onions, vinegar, olive oil, and salt. The... READ MORE

Puchero canario is a traditional stew hailing from the Canary Islands. The recipe usually varies from cook to cook and place to place, but it's typically made with chunks of meat (pork, chicken), chorizo sausages, fat, chickpeas, corn, green beans... READ MORE

Bollit (sometimes known as hervido) is a simple Valencian stew that is typically served as a side dish for dinner. The basic version is usually prepared with a combination of potatoes, onions, carrots, green beans, oil, and vinegar, but d... READ MORE

Judías pintas con arroz is a traditional dish based on rice and beans. The dish is usually made with a combination of rice, pinto beans (soaked and drained), onions, garlic, olive oil, flour, paprika, butter, bay leaves, and salt. The beans... READ MORE

Olla de San Antón is a Spanish stew originating from Granada. It's made with beans, rice, and pork. The meat usually consists of leftovers from the traditional pig slaughter which takes place around the time of Saint Anthony's Day celebrati... READ MORE

Nabos a la sidra is a traditional dish originating from Spain. The dish is usually made with a combination of turnips, cider, butter, chicken stock, parsley, bay leaves, garlic, salt, and pepper. The turnips are cooked in salted water and drained ... READ MORE