Letter B Alphabet of Vegetables

BEETS BELL PEPPERS BLACK-EYED PEAS BOK CHOY BROCCOLI BROCCOLI RAAB BRUSSELS SPROUTS

Beets and Beet Greens

Hello, beet lover!
The beet recipes have moved, formatted to make pages load faster.

Please see beet recipes.

Back to Alphabet of Vegetables
Back to Recipe Box
Back to A Veggie Venture

---

Bell Peppers
Also called Sweet Peppers and Capsicum
See also Chillis (Hot Peppers)

THE BASICS
Like chillis or hot peppers, sweet peppers belong to the capsicum family. Both are native to tropical areas of the Western Hemisphere and were brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus where they found their way into Spanish cuisine. Sweet peppers can be solid or variegated in color ranging from pale to dark green, from yellow to orange to red, and from purple to brown to black. The juicy flesh can be thick or thin and the flavors range from bland to sweet to bittersweet. Best known are bell peppers, named for their bell-like shape and noted for mild, sweet flavor and crisp, juicy flesh. - Source Epicurious Dictionary

How to roast peppers - including do's and don'ts

Bell Peppers in HOT SIDE DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Red & Yellow Pepper Relish & Pied Pipers 25min/25min - WW1 - NetCarb0 ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Barbecues Vegetables Oriental 20min/45min-80min – WW2 ♥
African Pepper, Tomato & Spinach (with peanut butter!) 10min/15min – WW2/WW3/WW4 - NetCarb15/13/11 ♥
Broccoli Rabe with Peppers 5min/10min – WW1 - NetCarb4 ♥
Curried Rice “Vegged Up” 15min/25min – WW2/NetCarb17 ♥
Peperonata with Potatoes 20min/50min – WW3 – NetCarb17 ♥
Spinach with Nutmeg 5min/15min – WW0 ♥
Spinach with Roasted Pepper 10min/15min – WW1 ♥
Sugar Snaps, Carrots & Peppers 20min/35min - WW1 - NetCarb5 ♥
Summer Vegetable Stew 20min/1-3/4 hours – WW0/WW1 ♥

Bell Peppers in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Kitchen Parade recipes
Bloody Mary Salad 25min/6hrs - WW1 - NetCarb6 ♥
Family Recipe: Grilled Pepper Salad 15min/45min - WW2 - NetCarb7 ♥
Holy Slaw! 20min/20min - WW1 - NetCarb4 ♥
Pair of Refrigerator Pickles 15min/days/20min/4hrs - WW0/WW1 - NetCarb6/7 ♥
Red & Yellow Pepper Relish & Pied Pipers 25min/25min - WW1 - NetCarb0 ♥
Tomato Soup Vegetable Salad 30min/4hrs - WW2 - NetCarb8 ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Broccoli, Pepper & Celery Salad 10min/10min – WW1 ♥
Chopped Salad with Sun-dried Tomato Dressing 30min/30min – WW1 - NetCarb9
Daikon & Pepper Salad 10min/10min - WW0 - NetCarb3 ♥
Fattoush: Lebanese Veggie Salad 15min/15min – WW1 - NetCarb5 ♥
Grilled Pepper & Tomato Salad 15min/45min – WW2 – NetCarb7 ♥
Holy Slaw! 35min/35min – WW2 ♥
Mixed Fruit & Vegetable Salad 25min/25min – WW1 – NetCarb16 ♥
No-Cook Tabbouleh 30min/24hrs – WW3 ♥
Pepper & Tomato Salad 15min/15min – WW1 ♥
Pied Piper Refrigerator Pickles 15min/24hrs – WW0/WW1/WW2 ♥
Sherry Slaw 10min/10min - WW1/WW0 ♥

Bell Peppers in SOUP
Kitchen Parade recipes
Lemon Turkey Noodle Soup 20min/70min - WW3 - NetCarb12 ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Broccoli Potato Cheddar Soup 35min/90min – WW3/WW2 - NetCarb16 ♥
Curried Vegetable Bisque 30min/60min – WW3 - NetCarb28 ♥
Early Autumn Leaves in Soup 25min/40min – WW1 ♥
Easy Sweet Pepper Soup 15min/30min – WW1 ♥
Elise’s Tomato Gazpacho 30min/24hrs – WW1 - NetCarb10 ♥
Roasted Pepper Soup 10min/30min – WW2 - NetCarb14 ♥
Quick Corn & Coconut Soup 10min/25min – WW3 - NetCarb18 ♥
Weight Watchers Mexican Zero Points Soup 40min/60min – WW0 - NetCarb6 ♥

Bell Peppers in SANDWICHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Pepper Sandwiches with Goat Cheese Pepper Spread 15min/15min ♥

Bell Peppers in APPETIZERS
Kitchen Parade recipes
Easy Italian-Style Appetizers Red Pepper Crostini ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Elise’s Tomato Gazpacho 30min/24hrs – WW1 - NetCarb10 ♥
Roasted Red Pepper & Olive Tapenade Mini Tarts
Tomato Cocktail 10min/4hrs – WW0 ♥

Bell Peppers in MAIN DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Asian Chicken Salad 15min/15min - WW8 - NetCarb24 ♥
Quick Supper: Lentil Skillet Suppers 20min/30-45min - WW3/WW4 - NetCarb24/18 ♥
Sweet ‘n’ Hot Chicken 30min/60min - WW5 - NetCarb19 ♥
Tropical Salad Supper 20min/20min - WW5/WW6 - NetCarb34 ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Fennel Goulash 15min/45min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb14/11 ♥
Fresh Tomato & Basil Stuffed Peppers 20min/60min – WW6 - NetCarb13 ♥
Hurricane Rice 25min/25min – WW8 ♥
Lentil, Pepper & Spinach Supper 20min/50min – WW6 ♥
Light Summer Frittata 20min/30min – WW4
Roasted Pepper, Cheddar Soufflés 30min/90min - WW7 - NetCarb7 ♥
Spinach & Feta Quiche 55min/2hrs – WW8 - NetCarb22 ♥
Stir-Fried Broccoli with Tofu 20min/30min – WW3 - NetCarb14
Stir-Fried Brown Rice 15min/15min – WW7 - NetCarb36 ♥
Stuffed Peppers 45min/75-95min – WW2/4 – NetCarb7/14 ♥
Tropical Salad Supper 30min/30min – WW6/WW3 ♥
Turkey Burgers “Vegg-ed Up” 10min/20min – WW3/WW6
Vegetable Coconut Curry with Shrimp 20min/35min – WW3 - NetCarb9 ♥
Zucchini Pizza with a Twist 20min/45min – WW5 ♥

Bell Peppers in SANDWICHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Artichoke & Pepper Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 5min/10min – WW6 ♥
Peppadew Muffins 15min/35min – WW6/WW4
Roasted Pepper & Hummus Sandwiches ♥

Bell Peppers in SWEETS!
A Veggie Venture recipes
Green Pepper Jelly 75min/24hrs ♥

RECIPES using ROASTED Bell Peppers
A Veggie Venture recipes
Roasted Pepper & Hummus Sandwiches ♥

RECIPES using FROZEN Bell Peppers
A Veggie Venture recipes
Balsamic Peppers 5min/12min – WW1 - NetCarb8
Roasted Pepper Soup 10min/30min – WW2 - NetCarb14 ♥
Roasted Pepper, Cheddar Soufflés 30min/90min - WW7 - NetCarb7 ♥
Roasted Red Pepper & Olive Tapenade Mini Tarts
Spinach with Roasted Pepper 10min/15min – WW1 ♥
Warm Pepper Salad 10min/40min – WW1 - NetCarb9 ♥

BELL PEPPERS in CONVENIENCE PRODUCTS
Product Tip: Ajvar Red Pepper & Eggplant Spread on FinnCrisp 5min/5min – WW0 ♥

Back to Alphabet of Vegetables
Back to Recipe Box
Back to A Veggie Venture

---

Black-Eyed Peas

THE BASICS
Originating in Asia, the black-eyed pea is thought to have been introduced to the United States through the African slave trade. This small beige bean has a black circular "eye" at its inner curve. - Source Epicurious Dictionary

Black-Eyed Peas in HOT SIDE DISHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Fresh Crowder Peas 20min/60min – WW1 - NetCarb11 ♥

Black-Eyed Peas in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Kitchen Parade recipes
Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Salad 25min/90 min - WW1 - NetCarb9 ♥

Black-Eyed Peas in SOUP
Kitchen Parade recipes
Lucky Black-Eyed Pea Soup

Back to Alphabet of Vegetables
Back to Recipe Box
Back to A Veggie Venture

---

Bok Choy
Including baby bok choy, Shanghai bok choy, Chinese cabbage

THE BASICS
[bahk CHOY] Also called Chinese white cabbage, pak choy, pak choi and white mustard cabbage, bok choy is a mild, versatile vegetable with crunchy white stalks and tender, dark green leaves. It is closely related to Napa cabbage. - Source Epicurious Dictionary

Bok Choy in HOT SIDE DISHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Braised Shanghai Bok Choy 5min/35min – WW1 - NetCarb9
Broccoli & Bok Choy with Coconut Curry 15min/25min – WW3 – NetCarb7 ♥
Garlicky Bok Choy 20min/30min – WW1 - NetCarb7 ♥
Soy-Glazed Bok Choy 20min/20min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb10 ♥

Bok Choy in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
A Veggie Venture recipes
Bok Choy Salad with Chinese Salad Dressing 15min/15min – WW1 – NetCarb5 ♥
Bok Choy Salad with Homemade Creamy Vinaigrette WW1 - NetCarb5 ♥

Bok Choy in SOUPS
A Veggie Venture recipes
Weight Watchers Asian Zero Points Soup 35min/45min – WW0/WW1 - NetCarb11 ♥

Bok Choy in MAIN DISHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Stir-Fried Brown Rice 15min/15min – WW7 - NetCarb36 ♥

Back to Alphabet of Vegetables
Back to Recipe Box
Back to A Veggie Venture

---

Broccoli
Including Broccolini

BROCCOLI BASICS
How to cook broccoli in the microwave
How to cook broccoli by pouring boiling water over top
How to cook broccoli steamed
How to perfectly pan-fry broccoli
How to stir-fry broccoli
How to cook broccoli in foil on the grill or in the oven
How to cook broccoli in the same pot as cauliflower & carrots
Technique Tip Trimming broccoli aggressively
Technique Tip Never-the-Same Steamed Broccoli
A story about Charlie, my favorite three-year old “I Like Broccoli”
Today's smile: frequent Google searches that land here on A Veggie Venture: brockly & brockley :-)

These recipes call for cooked broccoli, good reason to cook extra!

Broccoli in HOT SIDE DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Smashed Potatoes & Broccoli ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Asian Broccoli in the Microwave 5min/15min – WW0 - NetCarb3 ♥
Barbecues Vegetables Oriental 20min/45min-80min – WW2 ♥
Broccoli & Bok Choy with Coconut Curry 15min/25min – WW3 – NetCarb7 ♥
Broccoli Parmesan Casserole 45min/60min – WW3 - NetCarb18 ♥
Broccoli-Potato Kugel 10/40min or 55/90min – WW2/WW3 - NetCarb11/16
Broccoli Soufflé 45min/2hrs – WW10 ♥
Broccoli Tomato Holiday Wreath 20min/60min – WW5 - NetCarb5 ♥
Broccoli with Fennel 15min/25min – WW1 ♥
Broccoli with Garlic Oyster Sauce 15min/25min – WW1 ♥
Broccoli with Ginger & Garlic 5min/12min – WW1 - NetCarb4
Broccoli with Pancetta & Parmesan 10min/25min - WW1 - NetCarb5 ♥
Broccoli with Rice Wine & Oyster Sauce 5min/10min – WW1 - NetCarb4 ♥
Broccoli with Sautéed Garlic 15min/25min – WW1 - NetCarb7 ♥
Curried Broccoli, Cauliflower & Carrot 10min/25min – WW0 - NetCarb8
Never-the-Same Steamed Broccoli ♥
Quick Sesame Broccoli 15min/20min – WW0 - NetCarb3 ♥
Pan-Roasted Broccoli 5min/20min – WW0
Perfect Pan-Fried Broccoli 15min/20min - WW1 - NetCarb2 ♥
Sautéed Broccoli Coleslaw 5min/15min – WW0
Sautéed Broccoli with Toasted Garlic, Orange & Sesame 20min/20min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb4 ♥
Steamed Frozen Broccoli 2min/15min – WW0
Your Basic Freezer-Burned Broccoli 5min/10min – WW1 - NetCarb 3

Broccoli in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Kitchen Parade recipes
Power Food Broccoli Salad 20min/20min – WW1 - NetCarb9 ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Broccoli, Pepper & Celery Salad 10min/10min – WW1 ♥
Broccoli & Cauliflower Refrigerator Salad 15min/24hrs – WW0
Broccoli, Bacon & Raisin Salad with Cheddar 15min/20min – WW3 ♥
Broccoli Salad with Olives 20min/2hrs – WW1 - NetCarb4
Broccoli Tapenade 20min/30min – WW1 - NetCarb4
Tomato & Zucchini Salad 10min/10min – WW1 ♥

Broccoli in SOUP
Kitchen Parade recipes
Quick Cauliflower Soup or Quick Broccoli Soup 15min/25min - WW1 - NetCarb9 ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Broccoli Potato Cheddar Soup 35min/90min – WW3/WW2
Quick Broccoli Soup with Chive Oil 15min/25min – WW3 ♥

Broccoli in MAIN DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Kitchen Stir-Fry 15min/45min - WW3 - NetCarb16 ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Broccoli & Tomato Thai Curry 35min/45min – WW3 - NetCarb20 ♥
Simple Broccoli & Chicken Stir Fry 20min/30min – WW4 - NetCarb16
Stir-Fried Broccoli with Tofu 20min/30min – WW3 - NetCarb14

RECIPES using RAW Broccoli
Kitchen Parade recipes
Power Food Broccoli Salad 20min/20min – WW1 - NetCarb9 ♥

A Veggie Venture recipes
Broccoli, Bacon & Raisin Salad with Cheddar 15min/20min – WW3 ♥
Broccoli Salad with Olives 20min/2hrs – WW1 - NetCarb4
Tomato & Zucchini Salad 10min/10min – WW1 ♥

RECIPES using FROZEN Broccoli
A Veggie Venture recipes
Broccoli & Cauliflower Refrigerator Salad 15min/24hrs – WW0
Steamed Frozen Broccoli 2min/15min – WW0
Your Basic Freezer-Burned Broccoli 5min/10min – WW1 - NetCarb3

Back to Alphabet of Vegetables
Back to Recipe Box
Back to A Veggie Venture

Broccoli Raab
Also called Broccoli Rabe, also called Rapini

THE BASICS
All About Broccoli Rabe & recipes from food bloggers all over

Broccoli Rabe in HOT SIDE DISHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Broccoli Rabe with Peppers 5min/10min – WW1 - NetCarb4 ♥
Potato, Cabbage & Rapini Colcannon 10min/40min – WW1 - NetCarb9 ♥
Steamed Broccoli Rabe 5min/10min – WW0 - NetCarb8 ♥

Broccoli Rabe in SOUP
Kitchen Parade recipes
Lemon Turkey Noodle Soup 20min/70min - WW3 - NetCarb12 ♥
Meatball Soup with Broccoli Rabe 40min/40min - WW5 - NetCarb25 ♥

Broccoli Rabe in MAIN DISHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Meyer Lemon Crème Fraîche Pasta with Broccoli Rabe 25min/25min – WW12 - NetCarb46 ♥
Pasta with Sausage & Broccoli Rabe 20min/45min – WW15 - NetCarb51 ♥

Broccoli Rabe in SANDWICHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Rapini Panini ♥

Back to Alphabet of Vegetables
Back to Recipe Box
Back to A Veggie Venture

---

Brussels Sprouts

THE BASICS
How to trim Brussels sprouts Trim & X for cooking whole or Core & squeeze for cooking in halves
How to cook Brussels sprouts in water on the stove-top
How to cook Brussels sprouts sauteed in a skillet
How to roast Brussels sprouts
How to 'roast' Brussels sprouts in a skillet
How to cook just the leaves of Brussels sprouts

Brussels Sprouts in HOT SIDE DISHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Braised Brussels Sprouts 15min/30min – WW2/WW1 - NetCarb8 ♥
Brussels Sprouts Dijon 20min/30min – WW1 - NetCarb7/3 ♥
Brussels Sprouts with Apricot Glaze 25min/35min – WW2 - NetCarb24 ♥
Brussels Sprouts with Lemon & Parmesan 10min/25min – WW0
Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta & Garlic 35min/35min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb7 ♥
Brussels Sprouts with Maple & Walnut Vinaigrette 15min/30min – WW0/WW1/WW4 - NetCarb5/3/15 ♥
Creamy Brussels Sprouts Gratin 30min/60min – WW4 – NetCarb11 ♥
Fast Pan-Roasted Brussels Sprouts 15min/20min – WW1 – NetCarb7 ♥
Lemony Creamy Brussels Sprouts 25min/25min - WW1 - NetCarb6 ♥
Lemony Leaves of Love 25min/40min – WW2 - NetCarb8 ♥
Roasted Brussels Sprouts 10-20min/40-50min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb6 ♥
Shredded Brussels Sprouts 25min/35min – WW2/4 – NetCarb9/10 ♥
Wine-Glazed Brussels Sprouts 10min/30min – WW1 - NetCarb11 ♥

Brussels Sprouts in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Kitchen Parade recipes
Pair of Refrigerator Pickles: Marinated Brussels Sprouts 15min/days/20min/4hrs - WW0/WW1 - NetCarb6/7 ♥

Back to Alphabet of Vegetables
Back to Recipe Box
Back to A Veggie Venture

---