12 Vegan Spanish Recipes You Need to Try! (2025)

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Soups which are vegan or can be made vegan are gazpacho, salmorejo, crema de verduras, ajo blanco and sopa de tomate. These are all cold soups (apart from the sopa de tomate which is a hot soup) made from blended vegetables.

Paella is considered the national dish and originates from Valencia. According to the traditional recipe, paella is prepared with rabbit meat and vegetables. Today, however, there are countless variations: with fish and seafood, with meat and fish or even vegetarian.

INDIA. Undoubtedly the vegetarian capital of the world, the urban Indian population is quickly accepting veganism as a way of life. A lot of traditional cuisines already have many vegan dishes which are eaten by everyone. Vegan food is easily available in western and south Indian restaurants too.

From Padron peppers to patatas bravas, and turrón to tapas, Spain knows how to pull out the stops when it comes to delicious food. Spanish food is simple and uses fresh, local ingredients, so it's no wonder dishes like paella and tapas have rightfully put the country on the world foodie map.

Paella: A Spanish Rice Delight

Widely regarded by tourists as Spain's national dish, paella is always a crowd-pleaser and family favorite. While it's now a staple in households and restaurants throughout Spain, the dish originally hails from the country's Valencia region.

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.

Sangría. Sangría is Spain's national drink, so of course it belongs on this list! Spain is famous for it's wine, which is the base of this drink. Lots of fresh fruit and a bit of sugar and cinnamon give this drink a sweet taste that you'll fall in love with at first sip.

Rice, for instance, claims the throne as one of the most consumed staple foods worldwide due to its versatility, affordability, and high caloric yield, making it a reliable source of sustenance for billions.

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You will also find that paella, chickpea stew, cocido stew, migas de pastor (literally shepherd's breadcrumbs) and many other classic Spanish dishes are available in vegetarian versions. In Mallorca, you should order "tumbet mallorquín" (potatoes, tomato and aubergine).

Dinner might include fresh fish or seafood or a portion of roast chicken or lamb with fried potatoes or rice. An omelet and fish with a green salad on the side are also quite common. A simple and quick dish, commonly eaten at dinner is arroz cubano, a mound of white rice, topped with tomato sauce and a fried egg.

During a survey carried out between January and December 2023, approximately two percent of Spanish people aged between 20 and 29 said they were following a vegan diet.

A recent study concludes that in Spain 4% of the population is vegetarian -they do not eat meat or fish- and 0.8% is vegan -they do not eat dairy products or eggs. Around 7% are flexitarians, i.e. they tend to eat less and less animal protein. In countries in northern and central Europe, the proportion is higher.

Carrying animal products, food or plants to Spain

If you are travelling to Spain from another EU country, you're free to bring any meat or dairy products provided they're for your own personal consumption. The same applies to plants, fruit and vegetables that have been grown in the European Union and are pest free.