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Ridge gourd is a tender, mildly flavored vegetable that is cooked in many different ways across South and Southeast Asia. Also known as angled luffa and botanically as Luffa acutangula, it can be stir-fried, simmered in soups, cooked with coconut or lentils, added to curries, paired with eggs or shrimp, or prepared as a simple … Read more

Pointed gourd is a small green vegetable widely cooked across India, Bangladesh, and other parts of South Asia. Also known as parwal and botanically as Trichosanthes dioica, it has a mild, slightly sweet flavor and firm flesh that becomes tender when cooked. Pointed gourd can be sautéed with spices, cooked with potatoes, simmered in curries … Read more

Spiny gourd is a small green vegetable widely cooked across India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and other parts of South Asia. Also known as spine gourd, teasel gourd, kantola, kakrol, and kakora, and botanically as Momordica dioica, it has a mild, earthy flavor and firm flesh that becomes tender when cooked. Spiny gourd can be stir-fried … Read more

Ivy gourd is a small green vegetable widely cooked across India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia. Botanically known as Coccinia grandis, it has a mild, fresh flavor and firm, slightly crisp flesh that softens while still holding some texture when cooked. Ivy gourd can be stir-fried, sautéed with spices, cooked in curries and … Read more

Bitter gourd is a distinctive green vegetable known for its sharp, bitter flavor and ridged outer skin. Also called bitter melon, it is widely used in Asian, African, Caribbean, and Indian cooking. The bitter melon vegetable can be stir-fried, stuffed, added to curries and soups, cooked with eggs or meat, or prepared as a simple … Read more

Winter Melon, also known as ash gourd, wax gourd, white gourd, or winter gourd, is a mild, juicy vegetable that works well in both savory and sweet dishes. It has a subtle flavor that easily absorbs spices, herbs, and other ingredients. It is commonly used in everything from juices and drinks, soups, curries, stir-fries, and … Read more

Zucchini, also known as courgette, is a tender summer squash with a mild, slightly sweet flavor and a juicy, soft texture. It is one of the most versatile vegetables in the kitchen—equally at home in savory stir-fries, hearty roasted dishes, light pastas, and even sweet baked goods. This collection brings together 60+ vegan zucchini recipes … Read more

Pumpkin is one of those versatile ingredients that can be used in everything from comforting savory dishes to classic desserts and seasonal drinks. It can be roasted, baked, steamed, pureed, stuffed, or blended into recipes, making it perfect for pumpkin soup, pumpkin puree, roasted pumpkin seeds, pumpkin bread, pumpkin muffins, pumpkin pie, and much more. … Read more

Butternut squash is one of those vegetables that can bring natural sweetness, creamy texture, and comforting flavor to all kinds of dishes. It can be roasted, baked, sautéed, steamed, mashed, blended, or added to soups, curries, pasta, salads, grain bowls, side dishes, and even baked treats. 🎃 Did you know? Butternut squash is a type … Read more

Cabbage is one of those everyday vegetables that can turn into far more dishes than you might expect. It can be eaten raw, sautéed, fried, roasted, boiled, braised, stuffed, fermented, or added to soups and casseroles. From a classic stuffed cabbage recipe and comforting cabbage rolls recipe to fried cabbage, crunchy cabbage salad, and baked … Read more

Kale is one of those leafy green vegetables that can bring a hearty texture, earthy flavor, and plenty of versatility to all kinds of dishes. Also known simply as kale, it can be eaten raw or cooked and works beautifully in everything from salads, soups, stews, and curries to stir-fries, pasta, rice dishes, wraps, smoothies, … Read more

Arugula is one of those leafy greens that can add fresh flavor, peppery bite, and a little color to almost any kind of dish. Also known as rocket, it can be eaten raw or cooked and works beautifully in everything from arugula salad recipes and pasta to sandwiches, rolls and wraps, pizzas, eggs, soups, sauces, … Read more

Beetroot is a colorful, earthy-sweet root vegetable that can be used in everything from fresh salads and beet juices to soups, curries, stir-fries, pickles, dips, rice dishes, and desserts. Whether you are looking for a simple beetroot recipe or new ways to use beets, this versatile vegetable can be eaten raw, boiled, steamed, roasted, baked, … Read more

Bell peppers are one of those colorful and versatile vegetables that can bring sweetness, crunch, and plenty of flavor to almost any kind of dish. Available in red, green, yellow, and orange varieties, they can be eaten raw or cooked and work beautifully in everything from curries, pasta, rice and noodles to salads, sandwiches, rolls, … Read more