Vegetable

The history of vegetable recipes is a long and varied one, with many different cultures and cuisines contributing their own unique dishes and ingredients to the mix.

Vegetables have been a staple of the human diet for thousands of years, and our recipes for them have evolved just as much. Early recipes were likely very simple, utilizing whatever vegetables were available in the area.

As different cultures came into contact with one another, they began to share their own vegetable recipes. This led to a more diverse range of dishes, as well as a greater understanding of the many different ways vegetables can be prepared.

Advice

soup

Making vegetable soup is a great way to enjoy a nutritious and delicious meal. To make the best vegetable soup, start by sautéing chopped onions, celery, and garlic in a pot with some olive oil, until the vegetables soften. Then, add in chopped carrots, potatoes, and any other vegetables you like. Next, add in vegetable or chicken broth, and let the soup simmer until the vegetables are tender. Finally, season with salt, pepper, and any other herbs and spices you like. For a heartier soup, add a can of beans or some cooked rice or quinoa at the end. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Vegan Thai Curry Vegetables

  • coconut milk
  • green bean
  • lime
  • onion
  • vegetable stock
  • asian eggplant
  • sweet potato
  • bell pepper
  • zucchini
  • bamboo shoot
  • palm sugar
  • soy sauce
  • thai green curry paste
  • basil
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Three-Cup Vegetables

  • ginger
  • garlic
  • basil
  • canola
  • dark brown sugar
  • chile
  • sesame oil
  • chinese rice wine
  • soy sauce
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Root Vegetable Soup

  • aleppo
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • lemon juice
  • onion
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • garlic
  • rosemary
  • ch
  • butter
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Vegetable Chili with Garlic Rice

  • chili powder
  • onion
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • grain rice
  • salt
  • cayenne pepper
  • black bean
  • cumin
  • red
  • chicken broth
  • cilantro
  • oil
  • tomato
  • garlic
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Easy Vegetable Soup

  • tomato
  • cauliflower
  • bread
  • zucchini
  • olive oil
  • oregano
  • thyme
  • onion
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • carrot
  • celery
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • vegetable broth
  • parmesan cheese
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Vegetable Paella With Chorizo

  • green onion
  • salt
  • pea
  • grain paella rice
  • yellow
  • smoked paprika
  • cured spanish chorizo sausage
  • tomato paste
  • brussels sprout
  • olive oil
  • ch cauliflower
  • chicken broth
  • garlic
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Chickpea and Winter Vegetable Stew

  • carrot
  • onion
  • leek
  • turnip
  • harissa
  • chickpea
  • garlic
  • honey
  • tomato paste
  • couscou
  • caraway seed
  • coriander
  • parsley
  • cumin
  • red pepper
  • butternut squash
  • olive oil
  • vegetable stock
  • yukon gold potato
  • salt
  • lemon
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Sweet-and-Spicy Grilled Vegetables With Burrata

  • FOR SERVING
  • basil
  • bread
  • salt
  • burrata
  • VEGETABLES (USE ANY OR ALL)
  • olive oil
  • asparagus
  • eggplant
  • zucchini
  • bell pepper
  • ears yellow corn
  • cherry tomato
  • mushroom
  • SWEET-AND-SPICY SAUCE
  • fish sauce
  • raisin
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • honey
  • white wine vinegar
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Winter Vegetable Curry

  • apple raita
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • basmati rice
  • chickpea
  • parsnip
  • ginger ch
  • onion
  • potato
  • coriander seed
  • cumin seed
  • turmeric
  • cayenne pepper
  • delicata squash
  • cauliflower
  • tomato paste
  • sesame oil
  • hot red asian chile
  • garlic
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Summer Vegetables in Spiced Yogurt Sauce

  • basmati rice
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • ginger
  • onion
  • serrano chile
  • corn
  • almond flour
  • cumin seed
  • garam masala
  • turmeric
  • cayenne pepper
  • yogurt
  • pea
  • turnip
  • oil
  • summer squash
  • garlic
  • spinach
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Vegetable Soup Recipe

  • carrot
  • green bean
  • olive oil
  • onion
  • basil
  • thyme
  • cauliflower
  • zucchini
  • tomato paste
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • bell pepper
  • tomato
  • cabbage
  • beef broth
  • pepper
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Any Vegetable Soup

  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • lemon juice
  • red pepper flake
  • onion
  • green
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • water
  • ch
  • garlic
  • rosemary
  • butter
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Turkey Vegetable Soup

  • oregano
  • basil
  • black pepper
  • tomato
  • navy bean
  • celery
  • onion
  • sweet potato
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • chicken
  • thyme
  • garlic powder
  • smoked paprika
  • celery seed
  • red pepper
  • coleslaw cabbage
  • ground turkey
  • salt
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • parsley
  • parmesan cheese
  • pesto
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Summer Vegetable Couscous With Spicy Pesto

  • STEW
  • cinnamon short
  • salt
  • chickpea
  • tomato paste
  • bay leaf
  • onion
  • carrot
  • onion stuck
  • okra
  • pimentón
  • red pepper flake
  • coriander
  • cumin
  • tomato
  • sweet pepper
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • zucchini
  • SPICY PESTO
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • salt
  • cumin
  • serrano chile
  • cilantro
  • COUSCOUS
  • salt
  • cinnamon
  • turmeric
  • saffron
  • corn
  • couscou
  • butter
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Flu Buster Vegetable Soup

  • olive oil
  • ginger
  • zucchini
  • cauliflower
  • onion
  • turmeric powder
  • cayenne pepper
  • carrot
  • potato
  • celery
  • garlic
  • vegetable broth
  • greek yogurt
  • lemon juice
  • salt
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Vegetable Lasagna

  • olive oil
  • egg
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • onion
  • water
  • parmesan cheese
  • red pepper flake
  • salt
  • nutmeg
  • zucchini
  • onion
  • spinach
  • mozzarella cheese
  • red pepper
  • thyme
  • lasagna noodle
  • tomato
  • pumpkin
  • ricotta cheese
  • tomato passata
  • salt
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Many-Veggie Vegetable Soup

  • green bean
  • cherry tomato
  • carrot
  • onion
  • sweet potato
  • zucchini
  • kale
  • tomato
  • chickpea
  • white wine
  • red pepper flake
  • olive oil
  • white wine vinegar
  • oregano
  • bay leaf
  • vegetable broth
  • garlic
  • salt
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Vegetable Dumplings

  • DUMPLINGS
  • cornstarch
  • green cabbage
  • ginger
  • mushroom
  • carrot
  • salt
  • hoisin sauce
  • soy sauce
  • green onion
  • wonton wrapper
  • canola oil
  • DIPPING SAUCE
  • rice vinegar
  • light brown sugar
  • ginger
  • soy sauce
  • sesame oil
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Provençal Vegetable Soup With Basil

  • PISTOU
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • basil
  • parmigiano
  • garlic
  • SOUP
  • salt
  • onion
  • yellow potato
  • zucchini
  • romano bean
  • yellow wax bean
  • olive oil
  • BEANS
  • salt
  • bay leaf
  • garlic
  • onion
  • thyme
  • shelling bean
  • olive oil
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Any Vegetable Tart

  • all purpose flour
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • lemon
  • microgreen
  • lemon zest
  • puff pastry
  • garlic
  • egg
  • gruyère cheese
  • parmesan cheese
  • vegetable
  • crème fraîche
  • green onion
  • thyme
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Italian Vegetable Stew

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • parmesan cheese
  • tomato
  • bay leaf
  • collard green
  • tuscan
  • leek
  • marjoram
  • olive oil
  • red pepper flake
  • loaf sourdough bread
  • celery
  • carrot
  • cannellini bean
  • cloves garlic clove
  • thyme
  • vegetable broth
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Warm Winter Vegetable Salad With Halloumi

  • INGREDIENT INFO
  • halloumi cheese be found greek market
  • mint
  • aleppo pepper
  • pita bread
  • onion
  • sumac
  • salt
  • winter squash
  • red cabbage
  • apple cider vinegar
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • halloumi cheese
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Root Vegetable Tagine With Herbed Couscous

  • ROOT-VEGETABLE TAGINE
  • black pepper
  • pomegranate seed
  • salt
  • parsley
  • honey
  • chickpea
  • ginger
  • tomato
  • cinnamon
  • white
  • lemon
  • butternut squash
  • brown raisin
  • vegetable stock
  • olive oil
  • coriander
  • turmeric
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • HERBED COUSCOUS
  • lemon zest
  • parsley
  • salt
  • vegetable stock
  • wheat couscou
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Vegetable Tempura

  • oil
  • salt
  • soy sauce
  • lemon
  • all purpose flour
  • egg yolk
  • sweet potato vegetable
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Quick-Pickled Vegetable Salad

  • SALAD
  • lemon zest
  • celery
  • carrot
  • herb
  • dijon mustard
  • olive oil
  • radish
  • butter lettuce
  • PICKLED RED ONIONS
  • onion
  • apple cider vinegar
  • sugar
  • coriander seed
  • salt
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Tiger Vegetable Salad

  • sesame oil
  • white vinegar
  • chili pepper
  • bell pepper
  • cilantro
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • green onion
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Vegetable Risotto

  • salt
  • nutmeg
  • arborio rice
  • fennel leaf
  • onion
  • mushroom
  • parmesan cheese
  • green leaf lettuce
  • butter
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Mixed Vegetable Soup

  • green bean
  • broccoli
  • celery
  • olive oil
  • bay leaf
  • leek
  • onion
  • potato
  • thyme
  • carrot
  • leafy green
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Mean Green Detox Vegetable Soup.

  • green lentil
  • apple cider vinegar
  • ginger
  • leek
  • cayenne pepper
  • parsley cilantro
  • soy sauce
  • purple cabbage
  • broccoli
  • olive oil
  • vegetable broth
  • kale
  • carrot
  • garlic
  • salt
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  • lemon zest juice
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Anytime Vegetable Salad

  • salt
  • cherry tomato
  • red wine vinegar
  • edamame soy bean
  • basil
  • thyme
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • green bean
  • yellow wax bean
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Vegetable Soup

  • salt
  • basil
  • pasta
  • tomato
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • celery
  • yukon gold potato
  • onion
  • parmesan rind
  • tuscan kale
  • pancetta
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • chicken broth
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Roasted Vegetable Lasagna

  • ricotta cheese
  • eggplant
  • onion
  • sheets lasagna noodle
  • parmesan cheese
  • fontina cheese
  • spinach
  • cherry tomato
  • bell peppers red
  • zucchini less than ch
  • garlic
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • salt
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Indian Coconut Vegetable Curry

  • coconut milk
  • green bean
  • onion
  • yellow
  • ginger
  • vegetable oil
  • cumin
  • curry powder
  • carrot
  • jalapeño
  • cauliflower
  • coriander
  • salt
  • turmeric powder
  • garlic
  • white
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Pressure Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew Recipe

  • salt
  • sherry
  • yukon gold potato
  • soy sauce
  • worcestershire sauce
  • onion
  • white button mushroom
  • vegetable oil
  • all purpose flour
  • bay leaf
  • celery
  • chicken stock
  • chuck roast
  • tomato paste
  • garlic
  • oil
  • pea
  • carrot
  • powdered gelatin
  • thyme
  • pearl onion
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Vegetable Curry

  • all spice powder
  • cumin powder
  • nutmeg powder
  • pepper
  • onion
  • red capsicum bell pepper
  • red chilli cayenne pepper
  • zucchini
  • smoked paprika
  • cilantro
  • vegetable
  • cauliflower
  • sweet potato
  • curry powder
  • thyme
  • spinach
  • garlic
  • oil
  • pea
  • cayenne pepper
  • tomato
  • basmati rice
  • salt
  • white rice
  • yoghurt
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Spanish Healthy Vegetable Soup

  • oregano
  • smoked paprika
  • cayenne pepper
  • celery
  • lemon zest juice
  • onion
  • fennel seed
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • red capsicums bell pepper
  • vegetable
  • cabbage
  • tomato
  • parsley
  • salt
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Baked Vegetable Frittata

  • red capsicum
  • egg
  • feta
  • mushroom
  • cheese
  • pepper
  • salt
  • herb
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • zucchini
  • cream
  • salt
  • pumpkin
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Balsamic Grilled Vegetables

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • eggplant
  • yellow squash
  • zucchini
  • bell pepper
  • onion
  • yellow bell pepper
  • balsamic vinegar
  • olive oil
  • portobello mushroom cap
  • tomato
  • green onion
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Leftover-Vegetable Soup

  • onion
  • chinese 5-spice powder
  • bay leaf
  • ground
  • vegetable oil
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • celery
  • stock
  • vegetable
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Spring Vegetable Risotto with Poached Eggs

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • white wine
  • white vinegar
  • pecorino romano cheese
  • flat leaf spinach
  • fennel
  • chive
  • chanterelle
  • arborio rice
  • fava bean
  • olive oil
  • crème fraîche
  • butter
  • leek
  • garlic
  • egg
  • chicken broth
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Easy Tandoori Chicken and Vegetables

  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • lemon juice
  • garam masala
  • garlic
  • carrot
  • yogurt
  • chicken thigh
  • onion
  • cayenne pepper
  • smoked paprika
  • turmeric
  • salt
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • cauliflower
  • black pepper
  • cooking spray
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Fresh Vegetable Lasagna with Homemade Spelt Noodles

  • oregano
  • parsley
  • rosemary
  • olive oil
  • salt
  • leek
  • white wine
  • heavy cream
  • mushroom
  • pepper jack cheese
  • lasagna noodle
  • white pepper
  • salt
  • garlic
  • spinach
  • milk
  • white spelt flour
  • butter
  • all purpose flour
  • tomato
  • egg
  • butternut squashed chunk
  • paprika dusting
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Easy Hamburger Vegetable Soup

  • new potato
  • red
  • marjoram
  • garlic salt
  • tarragon
  • salt
  • celery
  • carrot
  • ground beef
  • corn
  • tomato
  • green bean
  • onion
  • water
  • black pepper
  • beef bouillon
  • beef broth

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
olive oil
garlic
onion
carrot
celery
zucchini
tomato
black pepper
thyme
bay leaf
bell pepper
cauliflower
parsley
ginger
parmesan cheese
basil
cayenne pepper
water
green onion
soy sauce
oil
rosemary
green bean
leek
red pepper flake
butter
oregano
tomato paste
chickpea
lemon juice
cilantro
lemon
eggplant
mushroom
potato
broccoli
egg
vegetable
turnip
parsnip
pepper
cumin
vegetable broth
smoked paprika
turmeric
all purpose flour
sesame oil
vegetable stock
chicken broth
pea
coriander
cherry tomato
corn
spinach
vegetable oil
white wine
radish
lemon zest
sweet potato
yellow squash
honey
red pepper
mint
fennel
coconut milk
lime
white vinegar
red
herb
garlic powder
crème fraîche
couscou
butternut squash
yukon gold potato
asparagus
yogurt
basmati rice
beef broth
white pepper
marjoram
apple cider vinegar
curry powder
rice
rice vinegar
parmesan rind
sage
ch
chili powder
bread
bouquet garni made
russet potato
yellow
fish sauce
raisin
white wine vinegar
tahini
coriander seed
cumin seed
serrano chile
garam masala
summer squash
cabbage
chicken thigh
navy bean
lime juice
okra
cinnamon
shallot
shiitake mushroom
turmeric powder
nutmeg
lasagna noodle
pumpkin
ricotta cheese
kale
romano bean
yellow wax bean
fava bean
white
red wine vinegar
arborio rice
lemon zest juice
tarragon
jalapeño
chicken stock
red capsicum bell pepper
pecorino romano cheese
balsamic vinegar
milk
squash
breast
gochujang
clove
asian eggplant
bamboo shoot
palm sugar
thai green curry paste
canola
dark brown sugar
chile
chinese rice wine
beet
white japanese turnip
tamari
aleppo
grain rice
black bean
fried egg
root
grain paella rice
cured spanish chorizo sausage
brussels sprout
ch cauliflower
harissa
caraway seed
burrata
ears yellow corn
paprika
polenta
batch marinara sauce
apple raita
ginger ch
delicata squash
hot red asian chile
almond flour
dill
green
chicken
celery seed
coleslaw cabbage
ground turkey
pesto
cinnamon short
onion stuck
pimentón
saffron
sweet pepper
jasmine
red chile
chile flake
thai basil
galangal
brown sugar
greek yogurt
mozzarella cheese
tomato passata
cornstarch
green cabbage
light brown sugar
hoisin sauce
wonton wrapper
canola oil
shelling bean
yellow potato
parmigiano
sherry vinegar
cashew
microgreen
puff pastry
gruyère cheese
collard green
tuscan
loaf sourdough bread
cannellini bean
cloves garlic clove
almond
pinto bean
onion powder
celery salt
halloumi cheese be found greek market
aleppo pepper
pita bread
sumac
winter squash
red cabbage
halloumi cheese
pomegranate seed
brown raisin
wheat couscou
egg yolk
sweet potato vegetable
grilling vegetable
mustard
sugar
dijon mustard
butter lettuce
chili pepper
apple cider
fennel leaf
green leaf lettuce
leafy green
green lentil
parsley cilantro
purple cabbage
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edamame soy bean
ice water
baking soda
potato starch
pasta
tuscan kale
pancetta
sheets lasagna noodle
fontina cheese
bell peppers red
zucchini less than ch
lentil
italian parsley
vegetarian
pearl barley
anchovy
coco
round steak
bacon
shortening
beef stock
bulgur wheat
crimini mushroom
veggie broth
portabello mushroom
sherry
worcestershire sauce
white button mushroom
chuck roast
powdered gelatin
pearl onion
all spice powder
cumin powder
nutmeg powder
red chilli cayenne pepper
white rice
yoghurt
tomato juice
kidney bean
tomato puree
red wine
white bread
swiss chard
fennel seed
red capsicums bell pepper
red capsicum
feta
cheese
cream
yellow bell pepper
portobello mushroom cap
horseradish root
country
chinese 5-spice powder
ground
stock
flat leaf spinach
chive
chanterelle
avocado
mango
romaine lettuce
rib eye
flour tortilla
cooking spray
quinoa
red plum tomato
herbs de provence
roquefort
heavy cream
pepper jack cheese
white spelt flour
butternut squashed chunk
paprika dusting
red potato
new potato
garlic salt
ground beef
beef bouillon

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • potato
  • mushroom
  • asparagus

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 45%
  • olive oil 34%
  • garlic 27%
  • onion 25%
  • carrot 23%

Common Ingredients

  • black pepper 15%
  • bell pepper 14%
  • zucchini 14%
  • thyme 10%
  • parsnip 8%

Usual Ingredients

  • butter 7%
  • rosemary 7%
  • water 7%
  • balsamic vinegar 7%
  • cauliflower 7%
  • tomato 7%
  • broccoli 6%
  • ginger 6%
  • honey 6%
  • parsley 6%
  • asparagus 6%
  • basil 6%
  • mushroom 6%
  • oil 6%
  • potato 6% See More
  • eggplant 5%
  • soy sauce 5%
  • vegetable 5%
  • yellow squash 4%
  • cayenne pepper 4%
  • green bean 4%
  • lemon juice 4%
  • shallot 4%
  • turnip 4%
  • 3%
  • chicken breast 3%
  • cornstarch 3%
  • green onion 3%
  • red pepper flake 3%
  • red potato 3%
  • sweet potato 3%
  • all purpose flour 3%
  • chicken 3%
  • chicken broth 3%
  • chicken thigh 3%
  • herb 3%
  • lemon 3%
  • pepper 3%
  • radish 3%
  • red 3%
  • sage 3%
  • turmeric 3%
  • white wine 3%