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Around the world in 30 dishes
Spice up your meal routine with exciting plant-based recipes from every corner of the globe!
Posted : 23 August 2024
Ready to travel the world through your taste buds? Dive into these 30 global plant-based recipes, each bursting with vibrant ingredients and unique flavours. Whether you’re a long-time Meat Free Monday supporter or giving it a try for the first time, these dishes will spice up your meals with international flair. No passport required!
#1 Barbados 🇧🇧
Mama’s Bajan Stew with Quick Rice and Peas – Li'l Mamas Vegan Kitchen
A selection of fresh vegetables in a lightly spiced gravy with a kick of hot Bajan pepper sauce.
#2 China 🇨🇳
Sichuan Eggplant – No Meat May
Turn up the heat with this spicy vegan flavour bomb, perfect for warming up in the cooler weather.
#3 Côte d’Ivoire 🇨🇮
Attieke and Vegetable Stew – Duchess Nena for Made In Hackney
A type of couscous made from fermented and grated cassava, this attieke is complimented beautifully by a simple vegetable stew.
#4 Cuba 🇨🇺
Cuban Jackfruit Sandwich – Linda Soper-Kolton
A tasty and compassionate remake of the Cuban sandwich.
#5 Cyprus 🇨🇾
Moussaka – Jonathan Petrides, allplants
A classic Cypriot recipe remixed to replace the lamb, milk and butter with nothing but delicious plants!
#6 England 🏴
Chippy-Style Tofish with Chips and Tartare Sauce – Jackie Kearney
This tofish recipe reimagines an English classic with a delicious, modern twist.
#7 France 🇫🇷
Pea Velouté – Holy Carrot
Light and fresh, this Pea Velouté is a joy to eat – serve with all the garnishes to impress your guests!
#8 Georgia 🇬🇪
Mziuri Vegetarian Pizza – Mziuri Cafe
Bright and fresh, this colourful pizza from the Mziuri Cafe’s Meat Free Monday menu is a real showstopper of a dish!
#9 Ghana 🇬🇭
Okra Stew with Fufu – Duchess Nena for Made In Hackney
This Ghanaian tomato-based okra stew is enjoyed with fufu made from unripe green plantain.
#10 Greece 🇬🇷
Fresh ‘n’ Cool Greek Salad – Rozanne Stevens
A fantastically crunchy and refreshing salad which makes an ideal light lunch or starter for a BBQ.
#11 India 🇮🇳
Mini Masala Dosas – Rachel Demuth
Perfect for a party, these Masala Dosa canapés are full of complimentary flavours – you’ll never want to settle for hummus and crudités again!
#12 Indonesia 🇮🇩
Indonesian Corn ‘Ribs’ – Jackie Kearney
An Indonesian twist on the deliciously messy social media sensation!
#13 Ireland 🇮🇪
Irish Stew to Get Down You – Matt Pritchard
Bursting with flavour and Irish stout, this is the perfect hearty dish to warm you up.
#14 Italy 🇮🇹
Panzanella – Meat Free Monday
A classic Florentine salad of bread and tomatoes – ideal for a summer lunch.
#15 Japan 🇯🇵
Easy Ramen – Meat Free Monday
One of the most beloved dishes in Japan, this is a simple ramen with a rich plant-based broth – supreme comfort food!
#16 Lebanon 🇱🇧
Lebanese Pizza with Macadamia Cheese – The Kind Cook
This Lebanese Pizza with Macadamia Cheese is a unique take on a popular Lebanese breakfast pizza.
#17 Mexico 🇲🇽
Mexican Corn Salad – Meat Free Monday
Enjoy as part of a Mexican spread with roasted sweet potatoes, guacamole, warm black beans and corn tortillas.
#18 Morocco 🇲🇦
Bright Moroccan Carrot Salad – Linda McCartney with Paul, Mary and Stella McCartney
The orange in this salad makes it sweet and zingy – a real flavour sensation.
#19 Peru 🇵🇪
Peruvian-Style Vegan Ceviche – Chef Rama
A meat free take on a popular Peruvian dish, this ceviche uses a combination of interesting flavours and textures.
#20 Scotland 🏴
Haggis with Neeps and Tatties – Aimee Ryan
This flavourful loaf, packed with plant-based protein, makes a perfect Burns Night dinner.
#21 South Africa 🇿🇦
Bunny Chow – Nicola Graimes
A meat free version of the popular Durban street-food, this deeply flavoured curry is served in a hollowed-out bread roll or loaf!
#22 South Korea 🇰🇷
Vegetable Bibimbap – Yondu
This traditional bibimbap made plant-based is a Korean all-in-one meal that is delicious and super healthy.
#23 Spain 🇪🇸
Paella Verduras – José Pizarro
This recipe by José Pizarro showcases summer vegetables like courgettes and fresh peas.
#24 Sri Lanka 🇱🇰
Sri Lankan Sweet Potato and Cashew Nut Curry – Mildreds
A creamy, coconutty curry from world-renowned plant-based restaurant Mildreds.
#25 Sweden 🇸🇪
Swedish Meatballs and Gravy – Linda Soper-Kolton
A delicious twist on a classic Swedish dish using eggplant and white beans to create the meatball texture.
#26 Taiwan 🇹🇼
Tofu Classic Bao – The Pond
Taiwanese-style bao buns filled with crispy fried tofu, crunchy peanuts, hoisin sauce, spring onion and cucumber.
#27 Thailand 🇹🇭
Tofu Pad Thai – Sasha Gill
Everybody loves a good Pad Thai and this fragrant tofu version will not disappoint!
#28 Turkey 🇹🇷
Healthier Baklava Rolls – Dunja Gulin
A really sweet dessert of Turkish origin, these Baklava Rolls can be made in advance and require only four basic ingredients!
#29 USA 🇺🇸
Rudy’s Rubenz – Rudy's Vegan Diner
The iconic Reuben Sandwich gets a plant-based makeover by Rudy’s Vegan Diner!
#30 Vietnam 🇻🇳
Papaya Salad – Bánh Bánh
A fresh, crunchy, colourful Vietnamese salad with a beautiful mix of flavours and a chilli kick!
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