An authentically African and naturally vegan culinary journey across the continent Drawing from the cultures and traditions of more than 15 countries, years of cooking expertise, and cherished memories from her own childhood on the Ivory Coast, Marie Kacouchia takes us on a tour of flavorful, healthy, naturally plant-based African dishes. Explore over 70 irresistible recipes for main courses, rice dishes, sauces, snacks, desserts, and drinks, including:
Peanut Hummus
Cassava Tabbouleh with Radishes and Herbs
Yassa Burger
Paprika-Spiced Plantain Chips
Sweet Potato and Ginger Loaf
Coconut Rice Pudding
Lemongrass Lemonade, and so much more!
Vegan Africa guides you through diverse vegan cuisine from Ghana to Ethiopia, from Nigeria to South Africa. Kacouchia also shines a spotlight on the superfoods—like cacao, garlic, ginger, and sweet potato—that make these recipes both mouthwatering and packed with vital nutrients. Whether you’re a newcomer to African cuisine or looking to make familiar favorites, Vegan Africa will help you bring healthful, delicious dishes to your kitchen.
Marie Kacouchia is a young Parisian who embraces the cultural references of her two homelands: France and the Ivory Coast. Passionate about cooking, her goal is to promote this singular culture of hers, between the culture of origin and that of the host country, through cuisine that is essentially mixed. She lives in Paris, France.
Table of Contents
Introduction African Cuisines Why Vegan? Essential Ingredients African Superfoods Sauces Ivorian Vinaigrette Satini Cotomili (Coriander Salsa) Tomato Sauce Green Nokoss (Senegalese Green Sauce) Mango-Chili Sauce Pili-Pili Sauce Breads Chapati (East African Flatbread) Sweet Bread Injera (Ethiopian Pancake) Coconut Bread Mauritian Savory Pancakes Snacks Crispy Chickpeas with Spices Roasted Sweet Potato Hummus Peanut Hummus Sweet Pepper Corn Cakes Red Bean Cakes Sweet Potato Fondant Cake with Ginger Plantain Fritters Spicy Popcorn Alloco Plantain Chips with Paprika Sweet Potato Fries Salads Roasted Eggplant with Tamarind Sweet Potato and Young Shoot Salad Red Cabbage Salad with Mango and Peanuts Mango, Avocado, and Radish Salad Orange, Chickpea, and Cumin Salad Kachumbari (East African Salad) Papaya Fonio Salad Red Cabbage Salad with Mango and Raw Okra Fresh Pineapple Salad Roasted Cauliflower with Peanut-Ginger Sauce Cauliflower Tabbouleh with Pistachio and Candied Lemon Cassava Tabbouleh with Radishes and Herbs Vegetable Pastels Soups Corn Soup with Peanuts Roasted Tomato Soup with Chile Carrot Soup with Ginger White Bean and Bacon Velouté with Crispy Coconut Cold Watermelon and Tomato Soup with Mango Sopa de Amendoim (Angolan Peanut Soup) Rwandan Vegetable Soup Vegetable Mains and Sides Plantain and Eggplant Stew Cauliflower Yassa with Olives Grilled Harissa Squash Sautéed Spinach with Mushrooms and Plantain Grilled Vegetable Wraps Creamy Avocado Risotto Roasted Tomato Millet Potato Stew with Olives Chakalaka (South African Stew) Sweet Potato Stew and Red Beans Egusi Stew (African Pistachio Stew) Yam Akpessi (Ivorian-Style Eggplant and Yam) Atakilt Wat (Ethiopian Cabbage, Potatoes, and Carrots) Bobotie (South African Gratin) Gari Foto (Cassava Semolina with Tomato) Yassa Burger Ghiteri (Kenyan Stew) Mafé with Vegetables Gratitude Bowl Key Sir Alicha (Beet and Potato Stew) Irio (Mashed Potatoes, Peas, and Corn) Etor (Ghanaian Banana Puree) Rice Rice with Vermicelli, Spinach, and Cashews Rice with Green Lentils and Onion Geelrys (Yellow Rice with South African Grapes) Jollof Rice Rice Pilau Atassi (Rice with Beans) Desserts Mango and Chile Compote Creamy Chocolate Mousse Coconut Milk Rice Banana and Peanut Ice Cream Coconut-Lemongrass Muffins Cocoa Muffins with Candied Ginger Peanut and Date Cookies Plantain Pancakes Coconut-Lime Brioche Drinks Cashew Milk with Dates Spiced Hot Chocolate Coconut-Mango Milkshake Bissap with Basil Hibiscus Tea Lemongrass Lemonade Kinkeliba and Mint Iced Tea Menus
