50+ Vegan Recipes to Take Your Tastebuds on an Adventure! (2024)

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Vegan Recipes from Around the World Europe Vegan Borsch Lentil Stuffed Red Cabbage Rolls Vegan Jota - Slovenian Sauerkraut & Bean Stew Zacuscă - Romanian Eggplant and Red Pepper Spread Pumpkin Spring Rolls Vegan Cabbage Soup with Sausages Vegan Yorkshire Puddings German Potato Pancakes – Kartoffelpuffer Vegan Schnitzel Traditional Vegan Irish Colcannon Tattie Scones Vegan Welsh Cakes Easy Vegan Tiramisu Vegan Souvlaki Tofu Skewers Tomato and Cucumber Gazpacho Portuguese Kale Soup Vegan Apple Tart - Tarte Aux Pommes Vegan Swedish Tarts Flavor-packed Vegan Split Pea Soup with Crispy Onions Middle East Kisir – Turkish bulgur salad Vegan Shawarma with Roasted Jackfruit Vegan Shakshuka Khoresh Bademjan - Eggplant Stew Syrian Muhammara Mejadra North and South America Vegan Poutine Vegan Coleslaw Vegan Rasta Pasta Dish Vegan Tamale Pie Kabocha Squash and Cheese Vegan Pupusas Vegan Ajiaco Vegan Spiced Butternut Squash Empanadas Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce Agua Fresca Alfajores - Caramel Sandwich Cookies Africa Moroccan Vegetable Tagine Puff Puff (Deep Fried Dough Balls) The Best Vegan Jollof Rice Bharazi - Vegan Coconut Curry Koshari – Egypt’s National Dish Githeri – Kenyan Vegetable Bean Stew Asia and Oceania Beetroot Dip - Russian Beet Caviar Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts Homemade Tempeh Stir-Fried Korean Sweet Potato Noodles (Japchae) with Kale Easy Vegetable Chow Mein Easy Homemade Vegan Sushi Easy Vegan Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) Vegan Satay Sauce Vegan Korma Sri Lankan Mango Curry Vegan Sayur Lemak (Vegan Yellow Coconut Curry) FAQs References

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Plant-based eating is growing in popularity around the globe. In this collection you'll find eclectic and flavourful vegan recipes from around the world. Try these world vegan dishes and feel inspired!

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It's been over 75 years since the foundation of The Vegan Society. It's clear that compassionate eating is growing around the world, and more and more people are switching to plant based diets for health and environmental reasons. So the demand for vegan dishes around the world is growing hugely!

As we travel around Europe in our camper van, we love to create vegan versions of the traditional dishes of the countries we visit and also share our passion for the Austrian cuisine of Paul's homeland.

In this collection of vegan recipes from around the world, you'll find traditional country dishes that have been veganised, and naturally vegan cuisine.

We asked food bloggers from across the globe to share their countries' vegan cuisine and recipes inspired by their own travels and favourite foods. And they sure didn't let us down, so get ready to be inspired!

Whatever your diet, we invite you to try something new this month and take your tastebuds on an adventure across the globe!

With love,
Sophie and Paul

Vegan Recipes from Around the World

Europe

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Vegan Borsch

Traditional beetroot soup that is associated with Ukraine. Instead of meat it's made with beans and dried mushrooms. It's incredibly rich and satisfying. Perfect for meal prep cause it's gets even better on second and third day.

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Lentil Stuffed Red Cabbage Rolls

These red cabbage lentil rolls are a veganized version of traditional Polish galumpkis! The rolls are stuffed with a flavorful mixture of onions, lentils, brown rice, and seasonings. This family-friendly meal is inexpensive, filling, and easy to make!

This vegan jota is a hearty smoky bean and sauerkraut hotpot from Slovenia, is simplicity itself to make, and is perfect during cooler weather!

Zacuscă – Romanian eggplant and red pepper spread – is deliciously creamy and comforting, really easy to make, and perfect with rustic bread.

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Pumpkin Spring Rolls

Tikvenik rolls are a traditional Bulgarian Christmas Eve recipe. These pumpkin rolls are gluten free and perfect to try something new this fall.

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Vegan Cabbage Soup with Sausages

Frankfurter Cabbage Soup. But I don’t think anyone else calls it like that. It is kind of typical Hungarian cabbage soup. Traditionally, you make it with German Frankfurter sausages – hence the name. Sweet paprika powder and sour cream are other Hungarian cuisine staples, so the soup has to have them.

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Vegan Yorkshire Puddings

Perfect Vegan Yorkshire Puddings, a side dish from England – Tall, crispy, golden sides, soft and slightly gooey bottoms, and a deep hollow just waiting to be filled with tasty gravy! And there’s a gluten-free option!

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German Potato Pancakes – Kartoffelpuffer

German Potato Pancakes (Kartoffelpuffer) are savory shredded potatoes shaped into a flattened small dumpling-like pancake

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Vegan Schnitzel

The national dish of Austria, this vegan Schnitzel is surprisingly simple to make. Crispy on the outside and tender on the outside, it's 100% tasty and 100% plantbased.

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Traditional Vegan Irish Colcannon

Who doesn’t love some mashed potatoes? This traditional recipe for Vegan Irish Colcannon is gluten-free, allergy-free, paleo, made with cabbage, but without the dairy! A cheap and easy staple Irish side dish that will quickly become a comforting family dinner staple!

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Tattie Scones

These Scottish tattie scones are made from potatoes, flour and vegan butter. Simple and oh so tasty, the perfect addition to breakfast.

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Vegan Welsh Cakes

For a traditional tea time treat from Wales, try these Vegan Welsh Cakes. They're cooked on a griddle for a delicious and flaky texture.

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Vegan Souvlaki Tofu Skewers

Take your tastebuds to Greece, with these vegan souvlaki skewers. Richly seasoned with oregano, olive oil, garlic and lemon. Perfect served with some refreshing Vegan Tzatziki too!

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Tomato and Cucumber Gazpacho

Refreshing, simple and delicious. This quick and easy tomato and cucumber gazpacho is the perfect Spanish summer dish to keep you cool.

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Portuguese Kale Soup

This soup recipe from Portugal is super nutritious, yet down-to-earth. Kale simmers with garlic and onions for a flavorful, healthy recipe. Beans and tempeh provide substance and protein.

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Vegan Apple Tart - Tarte Aux Pommes

This vegan apple tart is made with flaky handmade pastry, easy apple sauce, thinly cut apple slices and an apricot jam glaze. It’s the delicious French Tarte aux Pommes – vegan style!

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Vegan Swedish Tarts

This is a traditional Norwegian or Swedish tart also know as a Sandbakkelse. They are filled with fruit or pie filling and are served at Christmas time.

This Danish split pea soup is full of vegetable power and brightened up with fresh dill and topped with crispy, blackened onions.

Middle East

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Kisir – Turkish bulgur salad

Kisir is a simple, flavor-packed Turkish bulgur salad. It's similar to tabbouleh but definitely deserves it’s own place on a meze or lunch table with it’s wonderful tart-savory flavors.

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Vegan Shawarma with Roasted Jackfruit

A Middle Eastern take on kebab sandwich, this Vegan Shawarma is a flatbread filled with wonderfully spiced jackfruit, salad, hummus and sesame lemon sauce.

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Vegan Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a one pan spicy, smokey, tomato stew that is a favourite for breakfast, lunch and dinner in Israel. This Vegan Shakshuka is topped with tofu.

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Khoresh Bademjan - Eggplant Stew

This warm and comforting dish of eggplant and yellow split peas bursts with the flavors of cinnamon and turmeric and is served over a bed of fluffy aromatic brown basmati rice. This dish is from Iran.

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Syrian Muhammara

Muhammara is a delicious, lightly spicy dip made from roast red bell peppers that's originally from the Levant countries of Syria and Lebanon.

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Mejadra

Mejadra is a the ultimate comfort food from Jerusalem. It's made with lentils and rice, complete with Middle Eastern flavours and topped with crispy fried onions.

North and South America

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Vegan Poutine

Canadian crispy french fries smothered with two killer sauces, a Dijon Thyme Gravy and Cheddar Beer Sauce …and it is all vegan!

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Vegan Coleslaw

This creamy vegan take on an American classic coleslaw salad recipe is rich, creamy, refreshing, crunchy, healthy and bursting with big flavor! This easy vegan coleslaw is perfect as is, or served in addition to your favorite summer meals. Keto diet friendly!

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Vegan Rasta Pasta Dish

Enjoy a taste of beautiful Jamaica with this delicious creamy rasta pasta dish, plant based and meat free.

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Vegan Tamale Pie

This Tamale Pie has all the flavors of tamales that are traditional in Mexico.

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Kabocha Squash and Cheese Vegan Pupusas

These cornmeal flatbreads are traditional in El Salvador. Here they are stuffed with squash and served with a spicy cabbage slaw known as curdito.

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Vegan Ajiaco

Vegan Ajiaco is a satisfying one-pot meal from Colombia that is made with 3 types of potatoes and served with sliced avocado, capers, and tangy cream. Your taste buds will dance!

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Vegan Spiced Butternut Squash Empanadas

There's a reason why empanadas are so popular in Central and South America! They are the perfect finger food for parties or a quick snack.

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Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce

Try this homemade Argentinian Chimichurri Sauce and you’ll be putting it on everything!

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Agua Fresca

This fruit drink is popular in Mexico and Central America. This version use pineapple, lime and mint for a refreshing zingy flavour.

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Alfajores - Caramel Sandwich Cookies

Alfajores are traditional in Argentina, Peru, and Uruguay (also in some European countries), and are a melt-in-your-mouth, soft cookie sandwich filled with gooey caramel. This version is vegan & gluten-free

Africa

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Moroccan Vegetable Tagine

Chock-full of delicious veggies, and cooked with fiery spices and fragrant herbs, this vegan Moroccan vegetable tagine is not only a sumptuous feast of goodness, it’s incredibly easy to make too.

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Puff Puff (Deep Fried Dough Balls)

Guys, this Puff Puff from Nigeria is a traditional African snack. It is sweet, fluffy golden brown and suitable for vegans too.

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The Best Vegan Jollof Rice

This West African Vegan Jollof Rice will definitely blow your mind. You won’t believe it’s not the traditional Recipe. Guess what? It’s one of the easiest and most delicious Jollof recipe.

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Bharazi - Vegan Coconut Curry

A classic from Nairobi, East Africa, this easy Vegan Coconut Curry, aka Bharazi, will make your taste buds dance. Perfect as a one-pot dinner, this mouthwatering creamy sauce is infused with the flavors of coconut, onions, garlic, ginger, turmeric and cilantro – to create a flavor-packed plant powered dish.

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Koshari – Egypt’s National Dish

Koshari is Egypt's national dish and one of the most popular street foods in Cairo. A hearty mix of beans and grains, topped with a spiced flavorful tomato sauce!

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Githeri – Kenyan Vegetable Bean Stew

Githeri is a traditional stew from Kenya. Made with beans and starchy vegetables, it is healthy and hearty!

Asia and Oceania

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Beetroot Dip - Russian Beet Caviar

Russian Beetroot Dip or Beetroot Caviar (Свекольная икра) is a vegan, gluten free, dairy free, vitamin packed snack. Perfect for your next holiday party, summer bbq or potluck.

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Georgian Eggplant Rolls with Walnuts

These Georgian Eggplant Rolls With Walnut Filling are a delightfully simple, healthy vegan appetizer. Three ingredients, some artfully chosen spices, and less than an hour of time and you have a vegan treat for the tastebuds with these walnut stuffed eggplant rolls.

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Homemade Tempeh

Tempeh originates from Indonesia. Not a dish per say, but an protein-rich ingredient (much like tofu). It is still not widely available, so why not make it yourself at home - and you can make so many different dishes!

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This chickpea flour tofu is based on a traditional dish from Shan cuisine in Burma/Myanmar. It's simple to make and has a delicious dipping sauce to go with it.

This tasty noodle dish from Korea uses glass noodles made from sweet potato starch. Combined with colourful vegetables, they make for a quick and easy meal.

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Easy Vegetable Chow Mein

Chow mein noodles are a simple one-pot meal that will definitely satisfy that Chinese food craving.

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Easy Homemade Vegan Sushi

When it comes to Japanese cuisine, there are few more iconic foods than sushi. Often the only options for vegans are avocado and cucumber rolls, but this delicious sushi recipe features creative vegan versions of Nigiri, Maki, and Uramaki. It’s not only fun to eat, but fun to prepare!

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Easy Vegan Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup)

Vegan Pho (Phở) is an easier and healthier version of the traditional Vietnamese noodle soup. This nourishing and flavorful gluten-free and fat-free soup is perfect for any season!

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Vegan Satay Sauce

For the taste of Thailand, make this creamy and spicy peanut sauce. Vegan satay sauce goes amazing with veggies, drizzled over noodles or with grilled tofu.

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Vegan Korma

For a delicious Indian inspired dish, try this flavourful vegan korma. It's got a thick and creamy sauce, and is packed with veggies for an tasty vegan dinner. Perfect with some Vegan Naan Breads on the side.

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Sri Lankan Mango Curry

Sweet, spicy and sour, this delicious Mango Curry is a Sri Lankan classic and favorite. Simple to make and packed with a great depth of flavor, like any good curry. Perfect dish to use up seasonal mangoes that are slightly underripe.

Sayur Lemak is a light coconut based curry from Singapore and Malaysia. It's both an everyday dish as well as for special occasions and when it's served alongside other iconic dishes. Here, the author veganised and simplified this favourite childhood dish.

Do you have a favourite vegan recipe from around the world?
We'd love to know what it is!

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FAQs

How to be a frugal vegan? ›

Vegan on a budget
  1. tinned beans and dried pulses of various kinds.
  2. vegetables (particularly seasonal ones)
  3. potatoes.
  4. egg-free pasta and noodles.
  5. rice.
  6. bread (wholemeal is ideal from a health point of view)
  7. dried herbs and spices.
  8. seasonal fruit.

How to make vegan food tastier? ›

Add some herbs & spices.

Play around with different fresh herb and spice combinations. Dried herbs work, too. Follow a recipe, use pre-mixed seasoning blends, or be creative and add your own. Bonus tip: restock your spices every once in a while for an extra kick (they do expire eventually!)

Can you live off of plant-based food? ›

With good planning and an understanding of what makes up a healthy, balanced vegan diet, you can get all the nutrients your body needs. If you do not plan your diet properly, you could miss out on essential nutrients, such as calcium, iron, vitamin B12, iodine and selenium.

What is the diet where you only eat plants? ›

Vegan: This is a diet that consists of plant-based foods only and excludes meat, dairy, eggs, and often honey. Many who follow this lifestyle do so for ethical or environmental reasons, and other lifestyle modifications are typically included in addition to the dietary changes.

What do vegans struggle with the most? ›

10 Vegan deficiencies to be aware of - and how to nix them
  • Iron. ...
  • Vitamin B12. ...
  • Omega-3. ...
  • Zinc. ...
  • Choline. ...
  • Iodine. ...
  • Vitamin D. Who isn't a little bit deficient in the 'Sunshine Vitamin'? ...
  • Protein. 'This nutrient is not an issue in most people's diets especially those who eat meat, fish and eggs,' says Hobson.
Dec 22, 2022

How to be vegan when you're broke? ›

Staple vegan foods such as oats, lentils, pasta, rice and chickpeas are among the cheapest foods and are in *a lot* of vegan recipes, so should definitely make an appearance on your list. Oh, and avoid shopping whilst hungry. You're more likely to stray from the plan...

Will I live longer if I become vegan? ›

Another study found a 12% lower risk, but while research published by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition agreed that a vegan diet can lower rates of certain chronic diseases, it did not find evidence that veganism led to a longer life.

What is the most delicious vegan food in the world? ›

Top 20 global vegan recipes
  • Ponzu tofu poke bowl. ...
  • Veggie yaki udon. ...
  • Sesame & spring onion stir-fried udon with crispy tofu. ...
  • Sesame & ginger sushi bowls. ...
  • Vegan ramen. ...
  • Seitan & black bean stir-fry. ...
  • Vegan paella. ...
  • Padron peppers.
Aug 16, 2023

What vegan food fills you up? ›

Healthful foods that are high in protein, fiber, or both tend to be filling. Rich sources of protein for vegans include foods such as soybeans, pulses, and some nuts and seeds.

What do vegans eat that taste like meat? ›

Vegan Substitutes for Meat
  • TOFU. Tofu—a high-protein alternative to meat—is perhaps one of the most well-known plant-based meat substitutes. ...
  • SEITAN. Need an easy and convenient meat substitute for cold cuts or prepared meats? ...
  • JACKFRUIT. ...
  • TEMPEH. ...
  • BEANS.

Is peanut butter vegan? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

What is a vegan who only eats eggs? ›

Contrary to belief, a trend among some vegans involves the inclusion of certain types of eggs into their diet. This 'veggan' diet, as it is known, is not truly vegan – instead, it is called ovo-vegetarian.

How to eat vegetarian on the road? ›

Easy, Plant-Based Snacks and Meals for Road Trips (and restaurant guide!)
  1. Ready-to-eat fruit. ...
  2. Veggie sticks. ...
  3. Whole Wheat pita bread and hummus. ...
  4. Peanut butter banana sandwiches. ...
  5. Banana bars or muffins. ...
  6. Granola bars. ...
  7. Lara Bars. ...
  8. Rice Crispy Balls.
Jun 13, 2019

How to eat vegetables on a road trip? ›

Pack a cooler filled with chopped vegetables and fruits to enjoy while you're traveling. Even if you're forced to eat in restaurants that don't offer fruits and vegetables, you'll still get your daily five. Bring along a tasty dip for dipping slices of celery, carrots, peppers and other antioxidant-rich vegetables.

Is plant-based the healthiest way to eat? ›

A plant-based diet is considered to be nutrient-dense and packed with fiber, healthy fats, protein, vitamins, and minerals. It is a very healthy way of eating and can meet all of your nutrient needs.

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