vegan Recipes
97 delicious vegan recipes from around the world
Ful bi Zeit (Egyptian Fava Beans with Olive Oil and Lemon)
A refreshing and simple Egyptian cold fava bean salad, perfect for a light summer meal. It features tender fava beans dressed in a zesty lemon and olive oil mixture, infused with garlic and cumin.
Gomen (Ethiopian Collard Greens)
A classic Ethiopian vegetarian and vegan side dish featuring tender collard greens sautéed with aromatic spices. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's also a delicious accompaniment to many meals.
Ke'kel (Beet Greens) Wot
A simple, nutritious, and often overlooked Ethiopian stew made from tender beet greens, seasoned with aromatic spices. Traditionally served during fasting periods, it's a delicious and healthy side dish.
Key Sir (Ethiopian Spiced Beets)
A simple yet vibrant Ethiopian side dish featuring tender beets infused with aromatic spices, perfect for a fasting meal or as a colorful accompaniment to any spread.
Kik Alicha (Ethiopian Mild Yellow Split Pea Stew)
A comforting and simple Ethiopian stew made with mild yellow split peas, aromatics, and turmeric. This dish is naturally vegan and often enjoyed during fasting periods.
Koshari
Egypt's national dish - a hearty and flavorful vegetarian layered meal of rice, lentils, and pasta, generously topped with a spiced tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.
Koshary
Koshary is Egypt's beloved national dish, a hearty and flavorful street food classic. It's a comforting medley of rice, brown lentils, and pasta, generously topped with a zesty, spiced tomato sauce, tangy vinegar-garlic dressing, and finished with a crown of incredibly crispy fried onions. A true celebration of textures and tastes.
Loubia (Moroccan White Beans in Tomato Sauce)
A hearty and comforting Moroccan staple featuring tender white beans simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. Perfect served with crusty bread for dipping.
Misir Wat (Ethiopian Spiced Red Lentils)
A deeply flavorful and aromatic Ethiopian red lentil stew, known as Misir Wat. This dish is a staple, particularly during fasting periods, and is characterized by its vibrant red hue and warming spices. It's surprisingly quick to make and incredibly satisfying.
Misir Wot (Spiced Red Lentil Stew)
A staple of Ethiopian vegetarian cuisine, Misir Wot is a rich and deeply flavorful stew made from red lentils simmered in a spicy berbere sauce. Its silky texture and complex aroma make it perfect for fasting days or as part of a vibrant vegetarian platter.
Salatet Tahini (Egyptian Tahini Sauce)
A classic Egyptian tahini sauce, also known as Salatet Tahini, this creamy and tangy condiment is made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh parsley. It's incredibly versatile and serves as a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats, falafel, or as a dip for pita bread.
Salatet Zaitoun (Egyptian Olive Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Egyptian appetizer featuring briny green olives, crisp vegetables, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. Perfect as part of a mezze spread.
Sambal
A vibrant and fresh Cape Malay condiment, this sambal is a quick relish of finely diced tomatoes, onion, and chili, brightened with lemon juice. It's a classic accompaniment to rich stews and savory dishes.
Shiro (Ethiopian Spiced Chickpea Stew)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian stew made from chickpea flour, spiced with berbere. Traditionally served as a fasting dish, it's known for its smooth texture and comforting warmth.
Shiro Wot (Classic Ethiopian Chickpea Stew)
Ethiopia's beloved everyday comfort food: a creamy, deeply satisfying stew made from spiced chickpea flour. This dish is the cornerstone of many fasting-period meals, offering a hearty and economical plant-based option. Its smooth texture and rich flavor come from slow cooking and the unique blend of spices in the shiro powder.
Suf Fitfit (Ethiopian Sunflower Seed Porridge with Injera)
A hearty and flavorful Ethiopian dish made from ground roasted sunflower seeds, cooked into a thick porridge and then mixed with torn pieces of injera. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's a nutritious and satisfying meal.
Timatim Salata (Ethiopian Tomato Salad)
A vibrant and refreshing Ethiopian tomato salad, featuring ripe tomatoes, sharp red onion, and a hint of heat from jalapeño, all brought together with a zesty lemon and oil dressing. It's a classic side dish that perfectly complements rich and savory Ethiopian stews.
Tofu Wot
A modern, vegan take on the classic Ethiopian tofu stew, infused with the complex, spicy flavors of berbere spice. This dish is hearty, high in protein, and perfect for a flavorful vegan meal.
Yatakilt Alicha (Ethiopian Mild Vegetable Stew)
A comforting and mild Ethiopian vegetable stew featuring tender carrots, potatoes, and cabbage, gently simmered with aromatic spices. This dish is naturally vegan and often prepared during fasting periods.
Yatakilt Kilkil (Ethiopian Cabbage and Carrot Stir-fry)
A comforting and mild Ethiopian vegetable stir-fry featuring tender cabbage, carrots, and potatoes, seasoned with aromatic turmeric and ginger. This dish is a staple vegetarian option, often served with injera.
Ye'atakilt Wot (Spicy Cabbage and Vegetable Stew)
A vibrant and flavorful Ethiopian vegetable stew, Ye'atakilt Wot is a staple, especially during fasting periods. This version is characterized by its spicy kick from berbere and the tender simmered vegetables.
Ye'kik Alicha (Mild Yellow Split Pea Stew)
A comforting and mild stew made from yellow split peas, infused with the warm color and flavor of turmeric. Traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods, it's a simple yet satisfying vegan dish.
Ye'misir Alicha (Mild Red Lentil Stew)
A comforting and mild yellow lentil stew, a staple in Ethiopian cuisine, especially during fasting periods. This 'alicha' version is distinguished by its lack of spicy berbere, relying on turmeric for its vibrant color and gentle flavor.
Ye'tikil Gomen (Ethiopian Cabbage and Potato)
A comforting and mild Ethiopian vegan dish featuring tender cabbage, potatoes, and carrots, traditionally enjoyed during fasting periods. The vibrant yellow hue comes from turmeric.