Vegan Dishes

Often touted as the original version of falafels, taameya is an Egyptian variety of the Middle Eastern fritter that calls for fava beans instead of chickpeas. While the exact origin of falafel is debatable, most scholars and food historians agree ... READ MORE

Maakouda are traditional potato fritters that are popular throughout the Maghreb, especially in Morocco, Algeria, and Tunisia. The fritters are usually prepared plain, but they can also be stuffed with meat, tuna, or cheese, although not that ofte... READ MORE

Mahjouba is a traditional flatbread that is one of the most popular street food items in the country. These thick and flaky crepe-like flatbreads are made with semolina, then filled with a combination of tomatoes and caramelized onions. Mahjouba i... READ MORE

Diri ak pwa, also called diri kole ak pwa, is the national dish of Haiti, consisting of rice and beans. The dish became a common, everyday staple during the period of slavery, when rice and beans were two of the few ingredients that were ... READ MORE

Guacamole is a world-famous buttery delicacy dating back all the way to the Aztec empire of the 1500s. It’s a healthy blend of ripe, mashed avocados, onions, chiles, optional tomatillos and selected seasonings such as sea salt and coriander.... READ MORE

This internationally popular, beige-colored spread is traditionally made with mashed chickpeas, tahini sesame paste, lemon juice, and garlic. People across the world love hummus for its tangy flavor and the fact that it is filled with nut... READ MORE

Yemista or gemista is a Greek dish traditionally consisting of vegetables such as tomatoes and green peppers that are stuffed with rice and vegetables' inner parts. The stuffed vegetables are then baked in the oven. The name of the dish m... READ MORE

Atsuage is a traditional dish consisting of deep-fried tofu. The slices of tofu are wrapped in kitchen paper and weighed down with a small weight so the water drains well. They are then deep-fried until golden brown, puffy, and slightly crunchy on... READ MORE

Mayak is a popular variety of South Korean rice rolls (gimbap). These mini versions of the standard roll consist of rice, toasted seaweed, and fillings that traditionally include carrots, pickled radish, and spinach. Unlike the traditional gimbap,... READ MORE

Misir wat or tsebhi birse nis a traditional and Eritrean dish and a type of wat (Ethiopian and Eritrean stew). In order to prepare it, onions are sautéed in niter kibbeh clarified butter, followed by garlic, ginger, tomato paste, berbere sp... READ MORE

Diri ak djon djon is a Haitian dish consisting of rice combined with black mushrooms. During the boiling process, these mushrooms release a natural coloring (gray to black), giving the dish its distinctive colors and flavors. Black mushrooms are n... READ MORE

Fattoush is a simple salad made with traditional pita bread as a base on which the rest of the ingredients are built on. Pita bread is torn or cut into small bite-sized pieces, then toasted, grilled, or fried. It is then mixed with a variety of ve... READ MORE

Baba ghanoush is a Middle Eastern dish that's mostly associated with Lebanon (although it's origins are also connected to Syria and Jordan), and it consists of roasted and puréed eggplants, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and tahini, with t... READ MORE

The vegetarian combination of lentils and rice is a classic Levantine fare that is best served with fresh salads. The dish is assembled with cooked rice and lentils that are enriched with generous amounts of onions sautéed in olive oil. Whe... READ MORE

Domates çorbası is a typical Turkish tomato soup featuring simple and fresh flavors. It consists of cooked or roasted tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil, flour, and water. The soup is often seasoned with salt and ground pepper, and it is t... READ MORE

Hailing from Iranian Gilan province, this simple dish consists of a flavorful combination of pitted olives and pomegranate molasses. The additional ingredients include ground walnuts, garlic, and various fresh herbs such as cilantro or mint, as we... READ MORE

Misal pav is a traditional dish originating from Maharashtra. Its two main components are misal – a curry made with sprouted moth beans, usually topped with chivda, onions, chilis, and potatoes – and pav, bread rolls ... READ MORE

Badrijani is a heavily spiced Georgian dish consisting of eggplant slices that are coated with walnut paste, then shaped into small rolls. The eggplant slices are fried before serving, while the spread is prepared by combining ground walnuts, garl... READ MORE

Ketoprak is a traditional street food dish that's often described as tofu salad. It's made with a combination of fried tofu, steamed rice cakes, rice vermicelli noodles, bean sprouts, cabbage, and cucumbers. The combination is served in peanut sau... READ MORE

Atakilt wat is a traditional dish and a type of wat (Ethiopian stew). It's made with a combination of onions, vegan niter kibbeh, garlic, berbere spices, ginger, carrots, potatoes, and cabbage. The onion and garlic are sautéed in vegan nitt... READ MORE

Moravska salata is a Serbian salad originating from Niš and Leskovac. The salad is made with a combination of leeks, tomatoes, roasted peppers, hot peppers, garlic, salt, and oil. The vegetables are chopped, seasoned with salt, and drizzled... READ MORE

Fossolia is a traditional dish made with green beans as the primary ingredient. Apart from the green beans, the dish also contains onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, and tomatoes. Fossolia is cooked for a long time until the liquids evaporate and th... READ MORE

This timeless Italian classic is another staple of cucina povera - the traditional Italian peasant-style cooking that makes as much as possible with the fewest ingredients. Even though the official name of this simple, iconic dish literal... READ MORE

Kısır is a classic Turkish salad made with thin bulgur wheat, tomatoes, mint, garlic, parsley, and either lemon juice or sour pomegranate molasses. Red pepper flakes are often added to the salad to make it spicier. Lemon juice is typically used in... READ MORE

Another classic of Roman cuisine, penne all’arrabbiata is a pasta dish prepared with a fiery hot sauce made with tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and red chili peppers. As the Italian word arrabbiata literally means angry, this... READ MORE

Sunomono is a popular Japanese cucumber salad seasoned with a lightly sweetened dressing consisting of vinegar and soy sauce. Simple and refreshing, alongside thinly sliced cucumbers it can incorporate various other ingredients such as seafood, se... READ MORE

Bruschetta al pomodoro is a popular Italian appetizer consisting of sliced, toasted bread that is rubbed with garlic and topped with finely chopped tomatoes. Although there are numerous variations, the appetizer is usually finished with a drizzle ... READ MORE

Even though it is prepared throughout southern Italy, the flavorful caponata is a typical Sicilian vegetable dish whose origins date back to the early 18th century. In the original recipe, the most important ingredient was gurnard fish (capone... READ MORE

Ful medames is an ancient, pre-Ottoman and pre-Islamic national dish of Egypt, a traditional breakfast food consisting of slowly simmered fava beans seasoned with a squeeze of lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, and selected spices. Some remnants of t... READ MORE

This traditional Romanian dish consists of roasted and peeled red or yellow pointed peppers that can be cleaned and sliced or served whole. While the peppers are still warm, they are doused in a mixture of oil and vinegar and are occasionally topp... READ MORE

Fasole batută is a traditional bean paste consisting of mashed white beans combined with minced garlic, oil, bean stock, salt, and pepper. It is typically topped with onions which have been cooked with tomato paste, sugar, and paprika powder. Smoo... READ MORE

Pasta e ceci is a thick Italian soup featuring pasta and chickpeas as the main ingredients. Any kind of pasta can be used in the soup, from maltagliati to cannolicchi. The dish is usually prepared with a soffrito of onions and ce... READ MORE

Dal bhat, a staple of Nepalese diet, is a combination of rice (bhat) and lentil soup (dal) served with a variety of side dishes. Depending on the type of lentils used, the dal can be either yellow or black in color, whereas barle... READ MORE

This garlicky Spanish invention is commonly served as a sizzling tapa in a clay-dish. It consists of mushrooms that are sautéed in olive oil with garlic. This tapa is typically enriched with the addition of white wine, and it is garnished w... READ MORE

Soparnik, zeljanik, or uljenjak is a simple pie filled with vegetables. It is traditionally made in the Poljica region in Dalmatia with the simplest possible dough consisting of flour, salt, and water. The filling for this pie is made with chard a... READ MORE

Festival is a Jamaican dumpling made with cornmeal. It is traditionally prepared in an oval shape, and is characterized by its crispy exterior. Apart from cornmeal, the dumplings consist of flour, water, salt, sugar, and baking powder. They are fr... READ MORE

Azifa is a popular Ethiopian salad consisting of green lentils, finely chopped tomatoes, and onions. The salad is additionally seasoned with salt, pepper, and lemon juice. When served, it is sometimes garnished with toasted almonds and chopped oli... READ MORE

Yudofu, which translates to hot water tofu, is one the simplest Japanese dishes. As the name suggests, the tofu is merely heated in warm water, which is usually only spiced with dried kelp, a variety of dried seaweed. Yudofu was created b... READ MORE

Zeytin piyazi is a traditional salad originating from Türkiye. It's usually made with a combination of green olives, diced tomatoes, sliced scallions, chopped parsley, lemon juice, red chili flakes, thyme, and olive oil. The ingredients are s... READ MORE

Miso soup is a traditional soy-based soup made from a stock called dashi, miso paste, and various additional ingredients such as seaweed or tofu. It is estimated that more than 70% of Japeanese people consume the soup for breakfast, altho... READ MORE

Even though these protein-packed chickpea fritters are listed as one of Israel's national dishes, and are a staple in many Middle Eastern countries including Palestine and Lebanon, it is often suggested that falafel might have evolved from the Egy... READ MORE