Letter B Alphabet of Vegetables

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

Beets
See also Beet Greens

THE BASICS
How to cook beets in the microwave
How to cook beets or roast beets in aluminum foil
How to cook beets in water on the stove-top
How to roast beets
How to roast peeled beets
How to roast beets in a Dutch oven
How to roast beets in salt
How to 'pickle' beets in a skillet
How to color hard-boiled eggs with beet juice (beautiful at Easter)
How to cook beets & beet greens at the same time
Should you scrub beets hard before cooking? Only if you enjoy cleaning ovens.

These recipes call for cooked beets, good reason to roast a few extra!

Golden Beet SPECIALTIES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Beet Carpaccio 15min/15min – WW2 - NetCarb9
Golden Beets with Brussels Sprouts 25min/25min – WW1 - NetCarb5

Beets in HOT SIDE DISHES
Kitchen Parade recipes
Pair of Shredded Vegetables: Beet Röesti with Rosemary 10min/15min - WW1 - NetCarb5
Those Pink Potatoes 30min/2hrs – WW3/WW4 - NetCarb15/14

A Veggie Venture recipes
Baked Beets 5min/60-90min – WW0/WW1 - NetCarb8
Beet Röesti 10min/15min – WW1 - NetCarb5
Beets in Orange Sauce 10min/15min – WW1 - NetCarb22
Creamy Spinach with Beets 10min/15min - WW2 - NetCarb11
Fragrant Roasted Beets 10min/2hrs – WW1 - NetCarb8
Harvard Beets 15min/30min - WW0/WW2 - NetCarb10-30
King Hill Farms Simple & Sublime Beets 5min/5min – WW2 - NetCarb6
Microwave Beets 5min/20min-30min – WW0 - NetCarb8
Red Onion Beets 10/30min – WW2
Roasted Beets Supper Salad 20min/20min – WW2/WW8/WW10 - NetCarb15
Roasted Beets with Balsamic Vinegar 5min/65-95min – WW1
Salt-Roasted Beets 10min/2hrs – WW1 - NetCarb9

Beets in COLD SIDE DISHES & VEGETABLE SALADS
Kitchen Parade recipes
Trio of Vegetables with Sour Cream: Borscht Beets

A Veggie Venture recipes
Beet Carpaccio 15min/15min – WW2 - NetCarb9
Beet & Orange Salad 15min/15min – WW2
Beet & Walnut Salad 15min/15min – WW3 - NetCarb10
Beet Salad with Lemon & Olives 10min/10min – WW1 - NetCarb9
Beets with Caraway 12min/12min – WW1
Beets with Feta 5min/5min – WW1
Borscht Beets 10min/15min or 20min/80min – WW3
Chiogga Beets with Horseradish Cream 10min/10min – WW1 - NetCarb9
Fragrant Orange Beetroot Salad 6min/6min – WW2 - NetCarb 9
Honey-Pepper Beets 10min/10min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb14/15/32
Mustard Beets 15min/15min – WW1
Pan-Pickled Beets 10min/30min – WW1 - NetCarb9
Spinach with Cottage Cheese and Canned Beets
Swedish Pickled Beetroot Salad 20min/20min – WW2 - NetCarb11
Swedish Beets 7min/24 hours – WW0

Beets in SOUP
Kitchen Parade recipes
Karelian Borscht 45min/3hrs - WW6 - NetCarb21

A Veggie Venture recipes
Greens 'n' All Beet Soup 35min/90min – WW1/WW2 - NetCarb14/15
Summer Borscht 25min/25min – WW5 - NetCarb11
Survivor Soup WW4

Beets in APPETIZERS
A Veggie Venture recipes
Beet Pesto 10min/10min – WW0/WW1/WW4 - NetCarb2/7

Beets in MAIN DISHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Roasted Beets Supper Salad 20min/20min – WW2/WW8/WW10 - NetCarb15

Beets in SANDWICHES
A Veggie Venture recipes
Whole Grain Bread (with beets or without) 15min/4hrs – WW2 - NetCarb21

Beets in SWEETS!
A Veggie Venture recipes
Beet Ice Cream 30min/24hrs – WW4 - NetCarb23
Secret-Ingredient Chocolate Cake 20min/2hrs – WW5
Wine, Beet & Fruit Salad so good that it’s Dessert 30min/24hrs

RECIPES using CANNED Beets
A Veggie Venture recipes
Beets in Orange Sauce 10min/15min – WW1 - NetCarb22
Spinach with Cottage Cheese and Canned Beets
Swedish Beets 7min/24 hours – WW0
Wine, Beet & Fruit Salad so good that it’s Dessert 30min/24hrs





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
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
Holy Slaw! 35min/35min – WW2
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
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





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





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
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 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





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 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



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





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 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
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
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





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