Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Mixed Vegetables

Unlock the perfect flavour pairings for mixed vegetables according to data science. Explore unique recipes and discover the hidden mathematics of flavour.

Mixed vegetables instantly conjure the evocative embrace of pea and the bracing kiss of caramel, yet its initial bitterness is only the opening note. Beneath lies a tapestry of delicate corn, melon, and the fresh aroma of grass. These are the notes that lend it such remarkable, resonant depth. Understanding how these layered flavours work together is the secret to unlocking truly exceptional pairings.

To illuminate these harmonies, we embarked on an ambitious journey, analysing thousands of ingredients. Each was meticulously deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, allowing us to pinpoint precisely which notes complement in both classic and unexpected ways. Our analysis reveals, for example, how black olive's olivine tones carry mixed vegetables, and how celery's selinon notes create a surprising synergy with its light sweetness.

An ingredient's flavour stems from its core characteristics, such as vegetal, earthy, or herbal, combined with layers of subtle flavour notes (outer bars). For a balanced dish, pair ingredients with a variety of core flavours, and choose complementary aroma notes for harmony.

Flavour Pairing Method

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Pea Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of pea is strongly associated with the flavour of celery. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a celery-like flavour, such as celery, when pairing with the pea-ish accents of mixed vegetables.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing mixed vegetables with celery.

Harmonious Flavours Of Mixed Vegetables

Just as our analysis highlighted that pea and linalool flavour notes tend to pair together, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the notes present in mixed vegetables. For instance, the caramel flavours of mixed vegetables are strongly associated with cabbagy and rosemary accents.

The aroma notes associated with the various aroma accents of mixed vegetables can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of black olive offers many of the aroma accents complementary to mixed vegetables, including olive and saline aromas. Because the flavour profile of black olive has many of the of the features that are complementary to mixed vegetables, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of black olive across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with mixed vegetables.

Recipes That Pair Mixed Vegetables With Black Olive

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of mixed vegetables, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of mixed vegetables, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aromas complementary to mixed vegetables.

What To Drink With Mixed Vegetables

The saline notes in cooking wine make it a perfect pairing with mixed vegetables. Likewise, the olive flavours in tuscany create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of mixed vegetables below.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Mixed vegetables), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.