Vegetarian and vegan cuisine with a Catalan seal

The vegetarian diet is based on the consumption of vegetables: fruits, vegetables, legumes, cereals, etc. This diet totally excludes the consumption of meat of all kinds (red, poultry, fish and seafood). Within the vegetarian diet, several variants can be followed : the ovovegetarian that includes eggs, but not dairy products; lactovegetariana, which includes dairy, but not eggs; the ovolactovegetariana, which includes eggs and dairy products, or the vegan one, which includes neither eggs nor dairy products.

The earliest records of vegetarianism come from ancient India and ancient Greece in the 6th century BC. In both cases, the diet was closely related to the idea of non-violence towards animals (called ahimsa in India) and was promoted by religious groups and philosophers.

The vegetarian diet is increasingly fashionable, but not everyone applies it well. Among the main mistakes that are made is the fact of eating with little variety or an excess in the intake of processed foods. However, well-planned vegetarian and vegan diets, which include a wide variety of plant-based foods and a reliable source of vitamin B12, do provide adequate nutrient intake.

Having a good choice of recipes on hand is always a good solution. In Catalonia, we find hundreds of restaurants specialized in vegetarianism. Do you want to try their specialties without animal protein? Let's go!

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La Roca del Vallès Cabbage Fair

1 December 2024

The Cabbage Fair is back in Roca del Vallès! The Cabbage Fair has been recovered since 2015 and this year you can once again enjoy a program full of events and activities throughout the day; and for all audiences. The Cabbage Rocarola,…

Asparagus Fair in Port de la Selva

From 5 to 6 April 2025

Port de la Selva celebrates a new edition of the Asparagus Fair! The Asparagus Fair is the only fair in Catalonia dedicated specifically to wild asparagus. With its stunning setting and high-quality product, this fair has become a must-attend…

Garrofal Pea gastronomic exhibition in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres

From 20 March to 26 April

The Garrofal Pea Gastronomic Show returns for another year in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres! The Garrofal Pea Gastronomic Festival is one of the main attractions of spring in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres. Several restaurants in the town will offer…

Tapas Route in Port de la Selva

From 10 to 11 April

A new edition of the Tapas Route arrives in El Port de la Selva on April 10th and 11th from 8pm, a gastronomic proposal that invites you to discover the best flavor of seasonal produce in a festive and participatory atmosphere. For two nights,…

Garrofal Pea Festival in Sant Andreu de Llavaneres

11 April

Sant Andreu de Llavaneres hosts a new edition of the Garrofal Pea Festival, in Ca l'Alfaro Park! This charming village will become the meeting point for all lovers of sustainability and gastronomy. The festival, which has already established…

Asparagus season in Gavà

From 24 April to 10 May

The Gavà Asparagus Season is a celebration that highlights one of the city's most emblematic products: the white asparagus of Gavà. As part of the 71st Asparagus Fair, the event combines tradition, gastronomy, music, commerce,…

June 18, World Sustainable Gastronomy Day

18 June

This June 18 is the Day of Sustainable Gastronomy. The set of dishes and culinary uses typical of a certain place is one more expression of the natural and cultural diversity of the planet. With the celebration of this Day, they try to promote…