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Vegetables Vocabulary in Catalan

hola, Catalan Learners! 😃 In this lesson, we will learn some basic vegetables vocabulary in Catalan and explore some famous Catalan recipes that feature vegetables as key ingredients.

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Common Vegetables in Catalan

Here are some common vegetables in Catalan and their translations in English:

1. Carbassó - Zucchini
2. Espàrrec - Asparagus
3. Enciam - Lettuce
4. Espinacs - Spinach
5. Mongeta - Green bean
6. Patata - Potato
7. Ceba - Onion
8. All - Garlic
9. Tomàquet - Tomato
10. Pebrot - Bell pepper
11. Carxofa - Artichoke
12. Pastanaga - Carrot
13. Col - Cabbage
14. Bròquil - Broccoli
15. Coliflor - Cauliflower
16. Xampinyó - Mushroom
17. Remolatxa - Beet
18. Api - Celery
19. Pèsol - Pea
20. Albergínia - Eggplant

Complete table

Català (Catalan)	English
el julivert	parsley
l'all	garlic
la ceba	onion
el porro	leek
l'espàrrec	asparagus
la carxofa	artichoke
el xampinyó	mushroom
els espinacs	spinach
l'endívia	endive
l'amanida, l'ensalada l'enciam, la lletuga	salad lettuce
la col	cabbage
la col-i-flor	cauliflower
el bròquil	broccoli
l'api	celery
el cogombre	cucumber
el carbassó	zucchini
la carbassa	pumpkin
l'albergínia	eggplant
el pebrot	sweet/bell pepper
el bitxo	hot/chili pepper
els llegums, les lleguminoses	legumes
les mongetes seques	beans
les mongetes tendres, les bajoques	green beans
les faves	broad beans
els pèsols	peas
els cigrons	chickpeas
els cereals	cereals, grains
el blat	wheat
la dacsa, el blat de moro	maize, corn
l'arròs	rice
la patata, trumfa	potato
las patates fregides	"French fries"
el nap	turnip
la remolatxa	beet, beetroot
la pastanaga	carrot
el rave	radish
l'alvocat	avocado
l'oliva	olive
el tomàquet, la tomata	tomato

Catalan	English
Albergínia	Eggplant
Coco	Coconut
All	Garlic
Ceba	onion
Espinacs	Spinach
Mongetes verdes	Green beans
Cogombre	Cucumber
Alvocat	Avocado
Ràban	Radish
Cabdell	Cabbage
Api	Celery
Carbassó	Zucchini
Pebre	Pepper
Enciam	Lettuce
Patates	potatoes
Pastanaga	Carrot
Xampinyons	Mushrooms
Blat de moro	Corn
Tomàquets	tomato
Porro	Leek

Famous Catalan Recipes with Vegetables

Escalivada

• Escalivada is a traditional Catalan dish made with grilled and peeled vegetables such as eggplants, bell peppers, onions, and tomatoes. The vegetables are drizzled with olive oil, garlic, and sometimes anchovies, then served with crusty bread.

Samfaina

• Samfaina is a Catalan ratatouille made with vegetables such as eggplants, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, and zucchini. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a side dish, sauce, or even a main course with the addition of protein like eggs or sausage.

Espinacs a la Catalana

• Espinacs a la Catalana is a popular Catalan spinach dish. It is made by sautéing spinach with garlic, raisins, and pine nuts. It can be served as a side dish or as a tapa with crusty bread.

Trinxat de la Cerdanya

• Trinxat de la Cerdanya is a Catalan dish made with potatoes, cabbage, and bacon. The potatoes and cabbage are cooked and mashed together, then fried with bacon to create a delicious and comforting dish.

Calcots amb Romesco

• Calcots are a type of green onion, similar to scallions or leeks, that are grown in Catalonia. They are typically grilled over an open flame and served with Romesco sauce, a delicious blend of tomatoes, bell peppers, nuts, and garlic.

Faves a la Catalana

• Faves a la Catalana is a traditional Catalan dish made with fava beans, onions, tomatoes, and sausage. The dish is cooked slowly to let the flavors meld together and can be served as a main course or a side dish.

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