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West African Vegan

Plant-based dishes from the rich culinary traditions of West Africa.

West African cuisine is naturally abundant in plant-based options. From Nigerian jollof rice to Senegalese mafe, many traditional dishes are vegan or easily adapted. The foundation of West African cooking — grains, legumes, leafy greens, root vegetables, and bold spice blends — makes it a natural fit for plant-based eating.

Pantry Staples

Jollof ricePlantainsBlack-eyed peasOkraPalm oilScotch bonnet peppersGroundnut (peanut) stewsFufuEgusi seeds
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