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Global Plant-Based Cuisines

Most of the world's great plant-based cooking predates the word vegan. This hub travels through Ethiopian shiro, South Indian sambar, Levantine mezze, Sichuan mapo variants and West African stews.

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Vibrant West African vegan cast-iron dishes served on a rustic wooden platter
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Vegan Cast-Iron Cooking in the West African Context: A Culinary Journey

Discover the rich flavors of West Africa through vegan cast-iron cooking, creating delicious, nutritious, and climate-friendly meals.

By Aisha Diop · 3 min read

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Which cuisines are easiest to eat vegan?
Indian, Ethiopian, Levantine, Thai and Vietnamese cuisines all have large naturally plant-based repertoires built on legumes, grains and vegetables.

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Compare explainers, investigations and practical guidance within this hub. A shared topic does not mean every result is interchangeable: check the species, country, date and methods behind each claim.

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