Fonio is a gluten-free whole grain that grows in West Africa. Similar to cous cous, it cooks quickly. Combine it with fresh mango and crunchy cashews for this simple vegan salad.
Why Plants Rule
The Plant-Based Food from Africa and Slavery That We Eat Today
The history of early African American Slavery included many plant-based foods we still eat today: rice, okra, sweet potatoes, corn, and greens. Discover the importance of these foods in our history.
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Mains
African Black Barley Salad with Coconut Berbere Dressing
Black barley is a whole grain, traditional to African cooking, namely Ethiopia. It has a chewy texture, with nutty flavor, making it ideal for a hearty vegan salad. With flavors from spicy Berbere seasoning and sweet potatoes, this delicious oil-free healthy recipe is a must for spice-lovers.
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Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Spicy Tunisian Chermoula Sauce
Bold flavor packs this hearty, vegan entrée. Cauliflower “steaks” are oil-free roasted and topped with spicy Tunisian Chermoula Sauce. Healthy, plant-based.
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Soups & Stews
West African Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry Stew
Easy | Servings: 4 | Ready In: 30 minutes | Yield: 10 cups Groundnuts (aka peanuts) are a common ingredient in West African cooking. This is a traditional vegan dish in Ghana, where bold flavors come together from sweet potatoes, spicy curry, fresh ginger, and rich peanut butter. Dark greens round out the color for
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Soups & Stews
Creamy African Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry Soup
Easy | Servings: 5 | Ready In: 30 minutes | Yield: 10 cups Spicy curry, creamy sweet potatoes, and rich peanut butter: this vegan, oil-free soup satisfies with rich flavor. Inspired by the “groundnut” soups of Ghana in West Africa, you’ll soon make this gluten-free global dish part of your healthy repertoire. Ingredients 1 medium
