12 Vegan Spanish Recipes You Need to Try! (2024)

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Full of flavour and flair - we've collected these delicious vegan Spanish recipes for you to try. Tapas, paella, chorizo and other veganised specialities from Spain await!

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Spain has a rich traditional heritage of food that varies across its diverse regions. Think of Spanish food, and for many - seafood paella, plates of ham and cheese, and potato omelette, spring to mind. Not the most naturally vegan cuisine of the world...

So we've made it easy for you to enjoy some traditional Spanish flair and flavour by putting together this collection of vegan Spanish recipes for you!

Vegan Spanish Recipes

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Roasted Red Pepper Vegan Paella

A list of Spanish recipes isn't complete without a paella! We love this colourful, fresh vegan paella from Very Vegan Val. Like us Valerie has a passion for foraging, so check out her other recipes too!

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Vegan Chorizo

Perhaps Spain's most famous food, chorizo is a spicy sausage flavoured with paprika and garlic. We came up with this awesome vegan chorizo recipe perfect for slicing and eating or adding to other dishes.

Perhaps the most famous of all Spanish tapas dishes – Tortilla. Bianca shares her secret for making this simple yet oh so satisfying dish – vegan style!

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Patatas Bravas

Author Vicky discovered the tapas classic Patatas Bravas when studying in Spain. Check out her healthier version of this dish.

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Loaded Poor Man’s Potatoes (Patatas a lo Pobre)

Adapted from another tapas classic Patatas a lo Pobre (poor man’s potatoes) Amanda calls this dish Loaded Poor Man’s Potatoes, as she has added artichokes and olives for extra indulgence!

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Spanish Lentil Stew with Vegan Chorizo

If there’s one flavour that I love most about Spanish cuisine – it’s the iconic smoked paprika! This wholesome lentil stew was inspired by our travels in Spain, and the ingredients we found there: Nutty Lentejas de la Armuña, plenty of veggies, vegan chorizo andour favourite smokey paprika!

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Pilgrim Stew

A nourishing vegan stew inspired by Wholehearted Eats travels in Spain, packed with healthy veggies, and a good dose of smoked paprika.

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Authentic Romesco Sauce

Melissa shares her expertise from living in Spain on how to make REAL Romesco Sauce – richly flavoured with roasted tomatoes and garlic, almonds, hazelnuts and ñora peppers.

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Tomato and Cucumber Gazpacho

Just blend, chill and serve! This Spanish gazpacho recipe is ideal for enjoying fresh tomatoes and cucumber. We love eating this on a hot summers day!

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Mojo Verde: Canarian Green Sauce

Green, gorgeous and full of coriander! You'll want to drizzle this fresh sauce from the Canary Islands over EVERYTHING!

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Tiger Nut Milk (Horchata de Chufa)

Horchata de Chufa is a popular refreshing summer drink in Spain. Blogger Audrey also likes to use this unconventional milk in smoothies and with breakfast. It’s made fromtiger nuts, which are…. wait for it.. not actually nuts! They are little tubers that grow underground on sedge grass, and are packed with so many nutrients that they’ve gained superfood status.

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Vegan Rice Pudding (Arroz Con Leche)

This Spanish dessert is delightfully simple to make. Vegan rice pudding flavoured with citrus zest and cinnamon makes this a comforting and creamy dessert you don't want to miss.

So there you have it - 12 recipes that prove vegan Spanish food can be just as hot and good looking as the country itself!

Why not make several of these dishes for a vegan tapas evening with friends? (Just don't forget to invite us, we are starving after writing this post!)

We hope you've enjoyed our collection of tantalisingly tasty vegan Spanish recipes! Let us know which one you liked the best.

Viva Vegana!

Sophie and Paul

p.s. Come over and check out our collection of Vegan Austrian Recipes next. From Strudel to Schnitzel there's plenty of delicious dishes to discover...

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  1. Emese @ My Pure Plants says

    Hi Sophie and Paul,

    It is a truly inspiring list of vegan Spanish recipes. Thanks for adding our Watermelon Gazpacho. By the way, we are also a couple working together and sharing recipes just like you guys. Go couples! 🙂

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    • Sophie and Paul says

      Thanks Emese - we are looking forward to having some of your gazpacho in watermelon season! And that's really cool, hooray for teamwork! Sophie 🙂

      Reply

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12 Vegan Spanish Recipes You Need to Try! (2024)

FAQs

What are the 10 most common foods in Spain? ›

Foods to try on your trip to Spain
  • Paella. Paella is probably Spain's most well-known food. ...
  • Tortilla. Tortilla, or Spanish omelet, is one of the simplest and most authentic Spanish foods. ...
  • Patatas bravas. ...
  • Jamon. ...
  • Croquettes. ...
  • Albondigas. ...
  • Calamares a la Romana. ...
  • Gazpacho.

What is Spain's national dish? ›

Without a doubt, a trip to Spain is worthwhile just for the delicious culinary delights and the many Mediterranean specialties. Probably the best-known specialty and the absolute classic of Spanish cuisine is the popular rice paella. Paella is considered the national dish and originates from Valencia.

What is the signature dish of Spain? ›

Paella is perhaps the most famous Spanish dish of all, and certainly one of the most abused. Authentic paella originates from the region around Valencia, and comes in two varieties: Paella Valenciana, with rabbit and chicken; and seafood paella.

What are the five Spanish meals? ›

A day (of eating) in the life of a Spaniard
  • Spaniards LOVE their food! In fact, the typical Spaniard probably eats more times throughout the day than most people around the world. ...
  • Spanish Meals: ...
  • El Desayuno – Breakfast. ...
  • El Almuerzo – Brunch. ...
  • La Comida – Lunch. ...
  • La Merienda – Late-Afternoon Snack. ...
  • La Cena – Dinner.
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What is a famous drink in Spain? ›

Sangria is an iconic Spanish drink loved around the world. There are heaps of versions, but the classic recipe is made with red wine, brandy or vermouth, sliced apples and oranges, and sparkling soda. A crowd-pleasing pitcher of sangria is the perfect drink to share with friends over tapas.

What are the main food products in Spain? ›

Flavours of Spain to take home
  • Olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil. ...
  • Iberian cured ham © Turismo Cáceres. Iberian cured ham. ...
  • A glass of red wine. Wines. ...
  • Torta del Casar, Extremadura © Turismo de extremadura. Cheeses. ...
  • Potatoes with mojo sauce, Canary Islands © Turismo Canarias. ...
  • Pulpo a la gallega. ...
  • Herbal liqueurs from Mallorca.

What is Spain's most popular dessert? ›

Flan. Arguably the most popular classic Spanish dessert, flan is also one of the most versatile. Indeed, there are numerous variations of the rich, gelatinous dessert which incorporate eggs, cheese, coconut, and vanilla.

What are 10 interesting facts about Spain? ›

30 Interesting & Fun Facts about Spain
  • Spain is a huge olive oil producer. ...
  • Spain has prestige in wine production. ...
  • Spain has a high density of bars and restaurants. ...
  • Spain offers plenty of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. ...
  • Spanish naming tradition uses two surnames. ...
  • Spain loves siestas.

What is the typical Spanish diet? ›

The Mediterranean diet. Spain is one of the leading exponents of the Mediterranean diet, which is based on olive oil, fresh vegetables, and other fresh seasonal food. This healthy, flavourful tradition has earned Spanish cuisine UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status.

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