Spanish Vegetables

About out Spanish Vegetables

Spanish cuisine features vegetables prominently in many of its most famous dishes and makes up a large part of the average Spanish day-to-day diet. Though red meats and seafood are loved and often enjoyed, vegetables are a feature of almost every dish. A tempting example of the classic Mediterranean diet, Spanish food centers around lots of fresh vegetables. With its mostly temperate, semi-arid climate, Spain fosters the perfect environment for a host of different vegetables. A wide range of peppers, from spicy to mild, grow well in Spain and are very popular in both fresh and preserved forms. Artichokes are another Spanish favorite. With artichokes being prepared and flavored in a host of different ways, you’ll find everything from pickled and grilled to caramelized artichoke hearts among our selection. Spain is home to some of the most delicious tomatoes in the world, and you can certainly tell their love of this savory fruit runs deep. Celebrating tomatoes in all their glory with a host of dishes from salsa Fresca to cold gazpacho soup, and of course, the internationally famous tomato throwing festival La Tomatina. Asparagus pickled and fresh is another fixture of Spanish food and is a tasty enhancement to any antipasto platter or charcuterie board. In fact, any of the delicious Mediterranean vegetables featured on this page would make a great addition to everything from cold appetizers to stir-fries, mezze platters, and so much more. The Spanish people certainly love their vegetables, and it shows in the many creative and delicious ways they’ve developed to prepare and serve them.