Regional Cuisine, Vegetable Recipes

Chicken thighs stir-fried with broccoli and scallions in peanut oil, then finished with grated parmesan and whole wheat croutons. A quick East-meets-West dinner ready in 30 minutes.

North African vegetable stew with chickpeas, fennel, zucchini, and warm spices like cinnamon and coriander. Simmered with meat and noodles, finished with fresh lemon juice.

Steamed spinach dressed with soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, sesame seeds, garlic, and a touch of vinegar. An authentic Korean banchan side dish (sigumchi namul) in minutes.

Indian-style fried green beans with coconut, black mustard seeds, fresh ginger, coriander, and a squeeze of lemon. A flavorful vegetarian side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Bhindi masala with three pounds of okra cooked in a garlic-heavy base of browned onions, fresh green chilies, turmeric, and cumin. A straightforward Indian okra dish that's vegan, quick, and full of warm spice.

Roasted broccoli sesame salad tossed in a soy, rice vinegar, and sesame oil dressing with toasted sesame seeds. Served warm or at room temperature.

Indian-style stuffed okra pan-fried with cumin, turmeric, chili, and lemon. This bharwa bhindi is ready in 20 minutes and makes a vibrant, no-slime vegetable side dish.

Prassa me domata is a Greek stewed leeks recipe braised in tomatoes with herbs and a splash of lemon juice. Serve warm or cold as a vegetarian side dish.

Cubed eggplant simmered with green peas in ghee, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and whole chiles until the stock evaporates and a smoky charred crust forms on the bottom. An Indian vegetable dish where the burnt bits are the best part.

Indian-spiced potatoes and green beans with turmeric, asafetida, dried chiles, and ghee, boiled then charred on the bottom for a crispy, smoky crust.

Korean cucumber salad (Oi Namul) with sesame oil, garlic, and a kick of cayenne. A crunchy, nutty banchan side dish that's ready in 45 minutes with no cooking required.

Indian curried cabbage with cumin, turmeric, tomato, carrots, and bell pepper simmered until tender. A vegan, low-calorie side dish ready in 30 minutes with no sauce needed.

The spices bring out a tantalizing flavor in this dish which is best served with flat bread or rice.

Indian chilled carrot salad (Sonf Gazar Subji) with cumin, turmeric, asafetida, and fresh dill, tossed with brown rice and eggless mayo. A spiced, cold vegetarian side dish.

Grecian stuffed tomatoes filled with rice, currants, garlic, and onion, baked in olive oil and garnished with fresh mint or basil. Vegetarian and vegan.

Hortosoupa: humble Greek vegetable soup with tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, and onion simmered slow in olive oil. Peasant-style, vegan, and deeply satisfying.