Fruit vegetables

Fruit vegetables are vegetables that are botanically the fruit of a plant. Think of juicy tomatoes, firm peppers, tender courgettes and aromatic aubergines. They play an important role in many Mediterranean and international cuisines.

On this page, you will discover different fruit vegetables and how they are used in the kitchen. Some are delicious raw in salads, while others come into their own when roasted, grilled or used in warm dishes.

Overview of fruit vegetables

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    Tomato

    Tomato is juicy, versatile, and essential in many cuisines. It is used in salads, sauces, and warm dishes.

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  • Courgette

    Courgette

    Courgette is mild in flavour and very versatile. It can be fried, grilled, roasted, or stuffed.

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  • Aubergine

    Aubergine

    Aubergine develops a soft texture and rich flavour when cooked. It is popular in Mediterranean and warm dishes.

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    Sweet pepper

    Sweet pepper is colourful, fresh, and versatile. It is delicious raw, roasted, grilled, or stuffed.

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    Cucumbers

    Cucumber is fresh, crisp, and mild in flavour. It works well in salads and summer dishes.

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  • Pompoen

    Pumpkin

    Pumpkin is firm, slightly sweet, and versatile. It is widely used in soups and oven-baked dishes.

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  • Avocado

    Avocado

    Avocado is creamy, soft, and versatile. It works well in salads, spreads, bowls, and light dishes.

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  • Okra

    Okra

    Okra is een bijzondere vruchtgroente met een eigen structuur. Hij wordt vaak gebruikt in stoofgerechten en warme keukens.

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  • Tomatillo

    Tomatillo

    Tomatillo has a fresh, slightly tangy flavour. It is popular in Mexican salsas, sauces, and warm dishes.

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  • Chili peper

    Chilli pepper

    Peppers add heat and character to dishes. From mild to hot, they suit sauces, stews, and marinades.

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Taste, preparation and culinary uses

Fruit vegetables in the kitchen

Fruit vegetables are versatile and are used in many different cuisines. Some varieties are eaten raw, while others develop more flavour through frying, grilling, roasting or stewing.

Tomato and cucumber, for example, are often used in salads and cold dishes, while aubergine, courgette and pepper are especially popular in warm preparations. Thanks to their varied flavours and textures, fruit vegetables are suitable for both light meals and richly filled dishes.

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Tips for keeping fruit vegetables fresh for longer

Storing fruit vegetables

Fruit vegetables stay at their best when stored properly. Not all varieties should be kept in the fridge, as cold temperatures can sometimes affect their flavour and texture.

Tomatoes are best stored outside the fridge, in a cool place. Cucumber, pepper and courgette usually keep longer in the vegetable drawer of the refrigerator. Make sure fruit vegetables do not get damaged, as soft spots cause them to spoil more quickly.