Vegan African/Vegetarian

If you love trying vegan versions of international dishes, then try my green lentil bobotie (vegan recipe.) It is a protein-packed powerhouse and one hundred percent plant-based. I first…

Red red is a Ghanaian bean stew made with black-eyed peas, onions, tomatoes and red palm oil, traditionally served with a side of fried plantains and a sprinkling of…

I made a courgette and potato soup for lunch today and to serve it, I thought rather than just sprinkle over a few nuts to pack a protein punch…

Only a couple of years ago I would have never imagined a plate full of fibre rich and nutritious vegetables and fruit (avocado anyone?) as a meal. And I…

I had no idea that Sainsburys carrot and coriander soup could look this pretty in a picture. But it most certainly did today for my #meatlessmonday post when I…

I love aubergines and never realised before that they require care, technique and a delicate balance to get them just right. I mean, when aubergines are made perfectly they…

A version of this post was first published at Africaontheblog. Vegetarianism and being African seems to be something that invokes quite a reaction from both Africans and non Africans alike. A…

Koose is West Africa’s answer to Middle Eastern falafel. It is made from black-eyed peas, and in this post we will show you how to make koose (savoury fried…

Introduction I have updated this post on how to de-hull black-eyed peas, step-by-step. It was originally uploaded in 2014, but since then I have learned a whole lot more…

Porridge is one of Africa’s most important dishes if not the foundation of all starchy side dishes. We have got 6 Vegan African Porridge Topping Ideas for you. Why…