Celebrate King's Day with orange vegetables on your plate
23 April 2026
Kings Day is the day when the whole of the Netherlands comes together to enjoy fun, music and good food. From strolling around the free market to dancing in the streets or relaxing in the park with friends and family. Especially on such a festive day, it is nice to go out with dishes that are not only tasty and easy, but also look colourful. And what goes better with the orange party than vegetables with an orange colour.
Sweet potato curry
A warm, spicy dish perfect for a festive day. In this curry, you combine sweet potato with winter carrot and black beans, creating a nice mix of soft and firm textures. The mild curry and coconut milk create a creamy and slightly spicy flavour, while lime zest and fresh herbs add freshness. This dish is a nutritious choice and easy to prepare.
Stuffed sweet potato
This recipe is perfect as a main dish or hearty snack during King's Day. The sweet potato is first roasted and then stuffed with a mix of vegetables, black beans and creamy ricotta. This gives you a dish that is both savoury and slightly creamy, with many different textures. The addition of pepper, avocado and tomato adds colour and freshness. It is a complete dish that you can easily prepare in advance and then just finish in the oven.
Pumpkin soup with sweet potato and pointed pepper
A real orange topper that not only looks pretty, but is also rich in flavour. In this soup, pumpkin, sweet potato and red pointed pepper are combined into a creamy, bound soup. The addition of curry powder and garlic gives the dish a spicy base, while the texture remains nice and smooth and full. Handy to serve in small portions as a drinks soup.
Sweet potato and leek vegetable tartlet
This savoury tart is a surprising dish that can be eaten hot or cold, ideal for King's Day. The combination of sweet potato with leeks and celeriac creates a mild, slightly sweet flavour that balances well with the egg and cheese mixture. As you cut the tart into points, it is perfect for sharing during drinks or picnics. Moreover, it is a nice way to get extra vegetables unnoticed.
Sweet potato dish with green cabbage
A delicious oven dish that is ideal if you are cooking for several people. The sweet potato provides the distinctive orange colour and a mild, sweet flavour, which goes well with the savoury green cabbage and mushrooms. Everything is prepared in one baking dish, making it an easy and convenient dish. Perfect for a relaxed King's Day when you don't want to spend too long in the kitchen, but still want to put something nutritious on the table.
