My study abroad in Ghana in 2002 ignited a love for travel. I flew 5500 miles away to get far from home but I discovered that healing requires examination, forgiveness, and freedom. It was the first time my heart was ripped open.
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West African Vegan Fonio Salad with Mango and Cashews
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.
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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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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
Vegan West African Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry Stew
This healthy, plant-based recipe for Vegan Sweet Potato Peanut Butter Curry Stew features peanuts (aka groundnuts), an ingredient common in West Africa. The traditional dish comes from Ghana, where bold flavors come together from sweet potatoes, spicy curry, fresh ginger, and rich peanut butter. Dark greens round out the color for a hearty healthy stew.
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Soups & Stews
African Curry Sweet Potato Plant-Based Peanut Butter Soup
Spicy curry powder, creamy sweet potatoes, and rich peanut butter come together for comforting and satisfying African Curry Sweet Potato Plant-Based Peanut Butter Soup. Inspired by the groundnut stews of Ghana in West Africa, you’ll love those balance of flavors in this healthy, vegan recipe.
