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Commonly served vegan
Dishes that are traditionally served vegan
Small toasted bread slices with oil and tomatoes
Toastada con tomate
Crispy bread with crushed tomatoes and olive oil. Make sure no cheese is added on top
Pan/ Bruschetta Con Tomate
Traditional tomato soup with peppers, cucumbers, garlic and onion. usually served cold
Gazpacho
Deep-fried wheat flour dough sticks snack, dipped in sugar. Make sure: no dairy filling/ dip is added
Churros
Fried potato cubes in spicy tomato sauce, usually served as tapas or side dish
Patatas Bravas
Vegetable soup, made with spinach, potatoes, carrots, leeks and onions. Make sure: no cheese or meat are added
Crema de Verduras
Spinach and chickpeas in garlic paprika sauce, usually served as tapas or side dish
Espinacas on Garbanzos
Fried potato chips, served as tapas or side dish
Patatas Fritas
Pan-fried mushrooms with garlic sauce, commonly served as tapas or side dish
Champinones Salteados
Pumpkin soup made with onions, leeks and potatoes. Make sure: no cream is added
Crema de Calabaza
Green salad, usually made with romaine lettuce and bell peppers, with a salty lemon dressing
Ensalada de Pimientas
Asparagus-based soup made with garlic and olive oil, usually served cold
Gazpacho de Esparragos
Sliced fresh fruits, can be found as a dessert in many restaurants
Fruta Fresca
Vegetable paella, a dish made with rice, vegetables and spices. Make sure: no butter or fish stock is used
Paella de Verduras
Baked sliced potatoes, zucchini, eggplant, pepper, garlic and onion in a tomato sauce
Mallorcan Tumbet
Cooked carrots with garlic, cumin, vinegar and spices
Zanahorias Alinadas
Soup made with bread, crushed almonds, garlic, olive oil and salt. Make sure: no milk is used
Ajo blanco
Smoky grilled whole vegetables such as peppers and onions in olive oil
Escalivada
Dishes that can be Veganized
Dishes that are not vegan by default, but can be made so, by asking to remove or change part of the ingredients.
Mixed salad, made with different vegetables and cheese or meat. To veganize: ask for no cheese/ eggs/ meat
Ensalada Mixta
Asparagus with garlic and herbs, served with eggs/ham. To veganize: Ask for only the asparagus
Esparragos con Huevos/jamon
Zucchini, eggplant, red peppers and tomatoes, with eggs and cheese. To veganize: ask for no egg or cheese
Pisto Con Huevo
“Squids from the field” dipped fried vegetables, such as onions peppers, zucchini + shrimps. To veganize: ask for no shrimps
Calamares Del Campo
Fried eggplant. The sauce is usually made with cheese. To veganize: ask for no yogurt/ cheese/ mayonnaise or honey.
Berenjenas Fritas
Lentil-based soup made from green lentils with veggies. Fish or meat can be added. To veganize: ask for no meat, fish or cheese
Sopa de Lentejas
Dishes that are not vegan, but appear to be
Dishes that might look vegan, but contain animal products.
Almond/ hazelnut based sweet, made with honey and eggs
Turron
Traditional potato pie, made with eggs
Tortilla de Patatas
Traditional shortbread with nuts, made with milk
Polvorón
A dessert made with eggs and milk
