Easy German Vegetable Recipes – Oma's Gemüserezepte (2024)

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Easy German Vegetable Recipes – Oma's Gemüserezepte (1)

by: Gerhild Fulson / Cookbook Author, Blogger, German Oma!

Traditional German easy vegetable recipes, akaGemüse,can range from the very healthy to those heavily loaded with butter, bacon, and cream.Among them is THE traditional BEST vegetable recipe,red cabbage! If you haven't tried it yet ... you really MUST!

This one always brings smiles to my family's faces. This, as well as many others, are sure to please even the finickiest eater in your family. And, what makes this so special is that it fits with almost any meal (and looks so pretty, too!)

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Below you'll find LOTS of traditional German vegetable recipes with some more modern ones thrown in. All are easy and all are absolutely delicious. Start with one and work your way through them all. Then decide your favorite.

I've arranged them in alphabetical order, so it's easy for you to find just what you're looking for.

Easy Vegetable Recipes

Asparagus

Asparagus with Hollandaise Sauce

Springtime Asparagus Salad

Oma's Asparagus Recipes

Flammkuchen with Asparagus

Cream of Asparagus Soup

Roasted Asparagus

Rich's Baked Asparagus

Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Oma's Creamed Brussels Sprouts

Roasted Brussels Sprouts w Balsamic Vinega

Cabbage

Cabbage Rolls with Meat

Red Cabbage with Apples

Braised Bavarian Cabbage

Traditional German Sauerkraut

How to make Sauerkraut

Traditional Cabbage

Sauerkraut Casserole

Easy Cabbage Soup

Unstuffed Cabbage Roll Casserole

Lori's Homemade Sauerkraut

Easiest German Red Cabbage

Gerhild Naggert's Easy Red Cabbage

Cabbage and Potato Soup

Sauerkrautkuchen (Sauerkraut Cake)

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Carrots & Cauliflower

Pan Roasted Baby Carrots

Carrot Soup

Baked Cauliflower Bomb

Cauliflower with Buttered Crumbs

Cauliflower Soup

Endive & Fennel

Endive, Hodge-Podge

Fennel Salad

Green Beans

Oma's Green Bean Soup

Cheesy Green Bean Casserole

Kale & Kohlrabi

Kale mixed with mashed potatoes

Kale and Sausage Soup

Kohlrabi with Ham

Mushrooms & Onions

Mushroom Sauce

Easy Cream of Mushroom Soup

Cream of Mushroom Soup - from scratch, but quick

Onion Tart (Zwiebelkuchen) - sent in by Joachim!

Onion Soup - French Canadian version, Germanized!

Tomato and Mushroom Gratin, Vegetarian - a traditional Auflauf

Potatoes

Mutti's Potato Dumplings

Thüringer Klösse

Schupfnudeln (potato noodles)

Foolproof Scalloped Potatoes

Homemade Potato Soup

Salzkartoffeln - Boiled Potatoes

Oma's Traditional Potato Pancakes

Oma's Blender Potato Pancakes

Fried Potatoes ~ Bratkartoffeln

Baked Potato Pancake

Hoppel Poppel (uses leftovers)

Traditional German Potato Soup

Marinated Roast Potatoes

Crispy Fried Potatoes

Lori's Bechamel Potatoes

Twice Baked Potatoes - with cheese

Hasselback Potatoes

Alana's Cream of Potato Soup

Northern German Potato Salad

Easy German Potato Salad

Hot German Potato Salad

Southern German Potato Salad

Confetti Potato Salad

Potato and Herring Salad

Spinach, Squash, & Sweet Potatoes

Roasted Butternut Squash

Salmon Casserole with Spinach

Spinach, Creamed

Spinach Dip

Sweet Potato Soup

Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato and Kale Soup

Spinach Quiche, Crustless

Butternut Squash with Tomatoes

Sweet Potato Salad

Hasselback Sweet Potatoes

Zucchini and Squash Frittata

Tomatoes

Tomato Salad

Anna's Tomato Bisque Soup

Tomatoes with Butternut Squash

Baked Cherry Tomatoes

Tomato and Mushroom Gratin

Our Family Favorites ...

Favorites in our household also include cauliflower, mushrooms, Savoy cabbage, kale, carrots, and sauerkraut. What's especially nice about these recipes is that they can be done year-round since these vegetables are staples at the market.

Since how you cook the vegetables will impact their nutritional value, as well as their texture, appearance, and color, this is always something to consider when preparing them.

So go ahead and try one of these authentic, traditional, modernized, and tasty German vegetable recipes. You'll be adding vitamins and smiles to your dinner table!

There are so many varieties of vegetables to choose from.

A visit to a nearby farmer's market is a great help, because so many farmers are willing to give you ideas of how to cook their produce.

Why not have the kids pick out something at the market and them help them cook it. If they pick it out and cook it, they're likely to want to eat it!

Vegan?

Eating a vegan diet is one of the health alternatives that is becoming increasingly more common, even in Germany. Check out my Vegan recipes.

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FAQs

What is the most popular German vegetable? ›

The tomato is the most beloved vegetable in Germany. The average German eats about 57 pounds of them each year.

What is the favorite vegetable in German? ›

Germans take white asparagus seriously.

What do Germans eat for vegetables? ›

As far as vegetables go, green beans, broccoli, peas and cabbage are staples at the German dinner table. Vegetables are often boiled, stir fried or come from the oven, to keep them slightly chewy.

What vegetables are most commonly grown in Germany? ›

Some of the most popular fruits and vegetables in Germany are apples, pears, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers, and potatoes. Germany is also known for its production of asparagus. Apples are by far the most popular fruit in Germany; in fact, around 21% of all apples consumed in the European Union come from Germany.

What is the king of vegetables in Germany? ›

White Asparagus: Germany's Underground King of Vegetables.

What is the number 1 food in Germany? ›

Sauerbraten. Germans love their meat dishes, and Sauerbraten (meaning 'sour' or 'pickled' roast) is one of the country's national dishes. You can make a pot roast by using many different types of meat, which you marinate in wine, vinegar, spices, herbs, and then season for up to ten days.

What does gemuse mean in German? ›

noun. veg [noun] (informal) vegetables.

What do Germans call cucumbers? ›

“Fruit” vegetables in German
EnglishGermanPronunciation
PumpkinKürbis[ˈkʏʁbɪs]
SquashSpeisekürbis[ˈʃpaɪ̯zəkʏʁbɪs]
Spaghetti squashSpaghettikürbis[ʃpaˈɡɛtikʏʁbɪs]
CucumberGurke[ˈɡʊʁkə]
12 more rows
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What do Germans say before eating? ›

Etiquette Rules when Dining Out in Germany

You'll find that most Germans begin the meal with a hearty Guten Appetit! Similar to Bon Appetit, it is an elegant way to phrase "Let's eat!". More informally, especially at lunch, you can expect an exclamation of "Mahlzeit!".

What food do Germans eat a lot? ›

Whilst there are regional variations in food culture, most German recipes focus heavily on bread, potatoes, and meat, especially pork, as well as plenty of greens such as types of cabbage and kale. Cake, coffee, and beer are all highly popular elements of German cuisine too - which will be good news to most!

What is the German national dish? ›

Sauerbraten (pronounced [ˈzaʊ̯ɐˌbʁaːtn̩]) is a traditional German roast of heavily marinated meat. It is regarded as a national dish of Germany, and is frequently served in German-style restaurants internationally.

What vegetables originated in Germany? ›

German vegetables that are uncommon elsewhere
  • Kohlrabi. This member of the cabbage family - the name means "cabbage turnip" - is a common vegetable throughout Germany. ...
  • Savoy cabbage. ...
  • Turnip greens. ...
  • Wild garlic. ...
  • Black salsify. ...
  • White asparagus. ...
  • Parsley root. ...
  • White radish.

What is the most eaten vegetable in Europe? ›

The most popular vegetables are tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, and sweet peppers. In Europe, tomatoes are at the top of this list. For 67% of Europeans, a nice piece of fruit is the ideal snack.

What is the most common fruit in Germany? ›

In Germany no other fruit is consumed as much as the apple. Four out of five Germans (79%) regularly eat apples. Followed closely by bananas (78%) and strawberries (77%). And most Germans (74%) believe that apples aren't just tasty but also healthy.

What are the 3 most popular foods in Germany? ›

Of all these regional and national dishes, Germany is most famous for Currywurst, sausages, pretzels and Black Forest Gateau, but as you can see, there is plenty more to German cuisine than just these.

What is the most eaten fruit in Germany? ›

In Germany no other fruit is consumed as much as the apple. Four out of five Germans (79%) regularly eat apples. Followed closely by bananas (78%) and strawberries (77%). And most Germans (74%) believe that apples aren't just tasty but also healthy.

What vegetables grow in Germany? ›

BASIC VEGETABLES: Potatoes, Onions, Carrots and Cabbage. SPECIALTY VEGETABLES: Tomatoes, Squash, Cucumbers, Cauliflower, Broccoli and lettuce. BASIC FRUITS: - During all the year: Apples, kiwi and lemon.

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