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Dishes made with vegetable

171 dishes from around the world that list vegetable as a main ingredient.

MealBreakfastLunchTea timeDinnerSupperSnacks
KindMain dishStreet foodSoupStew or curryRice dishNoodle or pasta dishDumplingBreadGrill or roastSandwich or wrapPie or savoury pastrySalad or sideCheese or dairy foodSausage or cured foodSauce, pickle or fermentSweet or dessertDrink
DietVegetarianVeganFish and seafoodMeat
ShawarmaMeatشاورما 🇸🇾 Syria and 5 moreMeat roasted on a vertical spit and sliced into flatbread with sauces and vegetables Street food, Lunch, Dinner Taco 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreA folded tortilla filled with meat, beans or vegetables, eaten by hand Street food, Lunch, Dinner Pie 🇬🇧 United Kingdom and 5 moreA baked dish with a pastry crust and sweet or savoury filling Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Kinilaw 🇵🇭 PhilippinesRaw seafood or vegetables marinated in vinegar and citrus juices from the Philippines Salad or side, Snacks Chuanr串 🇨🇳 ChinaGrilled skewers of meat, seafood or vegetables from northern China Grill or roast, Dinner, Snacks Tofu skin roll 🇨🇳 ChinaTofu skin wrapped around a savoury filling, served steamed or fried as dim sum Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pakoraपकोड़ा 🇮🇳 India and 5 moreVegetables or other fillings coated in spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried Street food, Snacks, Tea time Doner kebab 🇹🇷 Turkey and 5 moreMeat roasted on a vertical spit, sliced and served in bread or on a plate Main dish, Lunch, Dinner AspicMeat 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreMeat or fish set in savoury gelatin, served cold as an appetizer or festive dish Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Croquette 🇫🇷 France and 5 moreA deep-fried roll with a creamy or starchy filling, coated in breadcrumbs Street food, Snacks, Lunch Empanada 🇪🇸 Spain and 5 morePastry turnovers filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables, baked or fried Pie or savoury pastry, Lunch, Dinner Gimbap김밥 🇰🇷 South KoreaCooked rice and fillings rolled in seaweed and sliced into rounds Main dish, Lunch, Snacks Bruschetta 🇮🇹 Italy and 1 moreGrilled bread rubbed with garlic and olive oil, often topped with tomato or other ingredients Bread, Snacks, Tea time Spring roll春卷 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA thin wrapper rolled around vegetables or meat, served fried or fresh Main dish, Snacks, Lunch Momo 🇳🇵 Nepal and 3 moreSteamed dumplings filled with meat or vegetables, served with spicy sauces Dumpling, Lunch, Dinner Baozi包子 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreSteamed wheat buns filled with meat or vegetables, common across China and beyond Main dish, Breakfast, Snacks Jiaozi餃子 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreChinese dumplings with meat or vegetable filling, served boiled, steamed or fried Dumpling, Breakfast, Lunch Dim sum点心 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreA variety of small Chinese dishes served with tea, often for brunch Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Dumpling 🇨🇳 China and 5 morePieces of dough, plain or filled, cooked by boiling, steaming or frying Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Rojakrujak (ꦫꦸꦗꦏ꧀) 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 2 moreA spicy-sweet fruit and vegetable salad with peanut and palm sugar dressing Salad or side, Snacks TsukemonoVegan漬物 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese vegetables preserved in salt, brine, or rice bran Sauce, pickle or ferment, Breakfast, Lunch Stinky tofuVegetarian臭豆腐 🇨🇳 China and 3 moreFermented tofu with a strong aroma, sold as a snack in China and Taiwan Street food, Snacks UpmaVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 1 moreA soft, savoury porridge made from roasted semolina or rice flour Main dish, Breakfast, Dinner Gözleme 🇹🇷 TurkeyTurkish flatbread turnover filled with meat, cheese, or vegetables Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch BhajiVegetarian 🇮🇳 India and 4 moreSpiced vegetable fritters from the Indian subcontinent, often sold as street snacks Street food, Snacks Kushikatsu串カツ 🇯🇵 JapanDeep-fried skewers of meat, seafood, and vegetables from Japan Street food, Lunch, Dinner Lumpia 🇮🇩 Indonesia and 4 moreThin spring rolls with savory or sweet fillings, fried or fresh Street food, Lunch, Dinner Rissole 🇫🇷 France and 5 morePastry or breadcrumbed parcels with savoury or sweet fillings, fried or baked Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Lunch Korokkeコロッケ 🇯🇵 JapanJapanese patties of mashed potato or white sauce, breaded and deep-fried Street food, Lunch, Dinner Crostini 🇮🇹 ItalySmall slices of toasted bread topped with cheese, meats, or vegetables Bread, Snacks Migas 🇪🇸 Spain and 2 moreA dish of leftover bread or tortillas, cooked with savoury ingredients Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Tostada 🇲🇽 Mexico and 1 moreCrisp fried or toasted tortilla topped with beans, meat, cheese, and vegetables Main dish, Snacks Jeon전 🇰🇷 South KoreaKorean fritters of fish, meat, vegetables or flowers, coated and pan-fried Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pancit 🇵🇭 PhilippinesA family of Filipino noodle dishes with many local styles and toppings Noodle or pasta dish, Lunch, Dinner Squid (as food)Fish or seafood 🇯🇵 Japan and 5 moreSquid prepared and eaten in many ways around the world Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Gỏi cuốn 🇻🇳 Vietnam and 5 moreVietnamese rolls of pork, shrimp, noodles and herbs wrapped in rice paper Main dish, Lunch, Dinner balık ekmekFish or seafood 🇹🇷 TurkeyA Turkish street sandwich of fried or grilled fish in bread with vegetables Street food, Lunch, Dinner Malatang麻辣烫 🇨🇳 China and 1 moreA Sichuan street food of meats and vegetables cooked in a spicy, numbing broth Soup, Lunch, Dinner Rice noodle roll腸粉 🇨🇳 China and 5 moreThin steamed rice noodle sheets rolled plain or with fillings and served with sauce Main dish, Breakfast, Lunch Bocadillo 🇪🇸 Spain and 1 moreA Spanish sandwich made with a baguette or similar bread, filled with meats or omelette Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Dinner HandvoVegetarianહાંડવો 🇮🇳 IndiaA spiced vegetable cake from Gujarat, made with lentils, grains and bottle gourd Main dish, Lunch, Dinner Pastel 🇧🇷 Brazil and 5 moreA name for many pastries, pies, and filled snacks across Latin America and beyond Pie or savoury pastry, Snacks, Lunch Chongqing noodles重庆小面 🇨🇳 ChinaSpicy wheat noodles from Chongqing, served with or without soup Noodle or pasta dish, Breakfast, Lunch RolexVegetarian 🇺🇬 UgandaOmelette and vegetables wrapped in chapati, a popular Ugandan street food Street food, Breakfast, Lunch SincronizadaMeat 🇲🇽 MexicoHam and cheese between flour tortillas, grilled and served with salsa or guacamole Sandwich or wrap, Lunch, Snacks Jello salad 🇺🇸 United StatesA chilled salad of flavored gelatin set with fruit, vegetables, or other mix-ins Salad or side, Snacks Bánh tráng nướng 🇻🇳 VietnamGrilled rice paper snack with a range of toppings, sold as street food in Vietnam Street food, Snacks Mannish waterMeat 🇯🇲 JamaicaJamaican goat soup with yam, banana, and dumplings Soup, Lunch, Dinner

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