Vegan Recipes

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vegan

Nigerian Jollof Rice

4.9 (142)

Smoky, deeply flavored one-pot rice with tomato, scotch bonnet, and bay. the dish that starts arguments in every African household, here in its simplest weeknight form.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.45/serving

vegetarian

Puff Puff (Sweet Nigerian Doughnuts)

4.8 (58)

Pillowy, golden-fried sweet dough balls. the snack at every Nigerian party. Dust with sugar, eat warm.

Time: 1 hr 45 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 280 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.60/serving

vegetarian

Moin Moin (Steamed Bean Pudding)

4.7 (41)

Savory steamed pudding from blended black-eyed peas, peppers, and onions. a Nigerian breakfast staple high in plant protein and full of flavor.

Time: 1 hr 30 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.20/serving

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Akara (Nigerian Bean Fritters)

4.7 (39)

Crispy outside, fluffy inside. Lagos street-corner breakfast made from peeled black-eyed peas, peppers, and onions, fried golden. Eat with hot pap or bread.

Time: 45 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.90/serving

vegetarian

Fried Plantain & Spicy Eggs

4.8 (32)

Sweet caramelized ripe plantain alongside scrambled eggs with peppers and onions. the breakfast you'll wish you grew up eating.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $2.10/serving

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Ghanaian Jollof Rice

4.9 (78)

Smokier and more aromatic than its Nigerian cousin. Ghanaian jollof leans on long-grain jasmine rice and bay-and-thyme bouquet. Cook the rice in the stew, never separately.

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.60/serving

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Red Red (Ghanaian Bean Stew with Fried Plantain)

4.8 (45)

Black-eyed peas simmered in a smoky tomato-palm-oil sauce served alongside sweet fried plantain. a Ghanaian one-bowl wonder that costs almost nothing and tastes like everything.

Time: 1 hr
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.95/serving

vegan

Kelewele (Spicy Ghanaian Fried Plantain)

4.8 (38)

Cubed ripe plantain tossed in ginger, garlic, and chili, deep-fried until candied edges form. Ghana's favorite late-night street snack.

Time: 27 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.20/serving

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Jamaican Rice and Peas

4.8 (89)

Fluffy long-grain rice cooked in coconut milk with kidney beans, thyme, scallions, and allspice. the side dish that turns any plate Caribbean.

Time: 45 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 360 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.20/serving

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Weeknight Chickpea Coconut Curry

4.9 (92)

A creamy, deeply spiced one-pot curry built from pantry staples. Vegan, gluten-free, freezer-friendly, and tastes like it simmered all day.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 410 kcal
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

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Crispy Baked Falafel

4.8 (73)

Herby, crunchy, properly seasoned falafel from dried chickpeas. no deep fryer, no soggy interior. The version that converts skeptics.

Time: 45 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.85/serving

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Smashed Cucumber Salad with Chili Crisp

4.8 (64)

Crunchy, garlicky, spicy cucumber salad in ten minutes. the side dish that steals the meal.

Time: 10 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.10/serving

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Chapman (Nigerian Cocktail)

4.8 (56)

Lagos's favorite mocktail. bittersweet, citrusy, deeply red. Blackcurrant cordial, Fanta, Sprite, lime, bitters. Refreshing as a Saturday afternoon in Ikoyi.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.40/serving

vegan

Zobo (Nigerian Hibiscus Drink)

4.8 (71)

Tart, ruby-red drink steeped from dried hibiscus petals with ginger, pineapple, and clove. vitamin C–rich, vegan, refreshing, and uniquely West African.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.40/serving

vegan

Iced Vanilla Oat Latte

4.7 (38)

Cafe-quality iced latte at home in five minutes. vanilla syrup, oat milk, espresso. Save $7 per day and tweak it to your sweetness exactly.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 130 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.90/serving

vegan

Tropical Mango Pineapple Smoothie

4.8 (52)

Sunshine in a glass. frozen mango, pineapple, banana, coconut milk, lime. Five minutes, vegan, naturally sweet, packed with vitamin C.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 270 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.60/serving

vegetarian

Crispy Vegetable Spring Rolls

4.8 (65)

Shatter-crisp wrappers stuffed with garlicky cabbage, carrot, and glass noodles. better than takeout, lighter than expected, dippable in plum sauce.

Time: 45 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.30/serving

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Provençal Ratatouille

4.7 (52)

Slow-cooked summer vegetables. eggplant, zucchini, tomato, pepper. silky, garlicky, herb-infused. Vegan main or stunning side.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

vegetarian

Tortilla Española (Spanish Potato Omelette)

4.8 (64)

Golden, custardy potato-onion omelette. Spain's national tapa. Slow-cooked potatoes folded into eggs, flipped to perfection. Eat hot or cold.

Time: 45 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 380 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.80/serving

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Classic Caipirinha

4.7 (48)

Brazil's national cocktail. lime, sugar, and cachaça muddled into the freshest, brightest drink in the western hemisphere.

Time: 3 min
Servings: 1 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.80/serving

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Silky Lebanese Hummus

4.9 (84)

The smoothest hummus you've ever made. peeled chickpeas, ice-cold tahini, fresh lemon. Bowl, swirl, olive oil, paprika. Better than any store-bought.

Time: 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 240 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.20/serving

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Lebanese Tabbouleh

4.7 (56)

Fresh parsley salad with bulgur, tomato, mint, lemon, and olive oil. the herb-forward Mediterranean salad that's actually parsley as the main event.

Time: 30 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.40/serving

gluten free

Argentinian Steak with Chimichurri

4.9 (88)

Charred skirt steak under a herb-and-vinegar chimichurri that wakes up everything it touches. Buenos Aires grilling, weekend-friendly.

Time: 27 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $7.20/serving

vegan

Egyptian Koshari

4.8 (67)

A glorious five-layer pile of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas, fried onions, and spiced tomato sauce. The most popular street food in Egypt for good reason.

Time: 1 hr 10 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.60/serving

vegan

Classic Homemade Lemonade

4.8 (91)

Bright, tart, and barely sweet — the way fresh-squeezed lemonade should taste. Five minutes of work, zero artificial anything.

Time: 8 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 110 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.35/serving

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Spinach Pineapple Green Smoothie

4.7 (52)

Two big handfuls of spinach disappear into pineapple, banana, and ginger. Tastes like a tropical fruit drink — not like a salad.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 150 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.40/serving

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Mixed Berry Blast Smoothie

4.8 (78)

Triple-berry frozen blend with banana and almond milk. Antioxidant-rich, ready in 4 minutes, kid-approved purple.

Time: 4 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 220 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.50/serving

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Cold-Brew Iced Coffee

4.8 (102)

Coarse-ground beans steeped 12 hours in cold water. Naturally less acidic than hot brew, smooth enough to drink black, ready by morning.

Time: 12 hr 5 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 5 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.45/serving

vegan

Watermelon Mint Cooler

4.9 (73)

Fresh watermelon pureed with lime and mint, served over crushed ice. Five ingredients, electrolyte-rich, perfect 100°F afternoon drink.

Time: 8 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.60/serving

vegan

Coconut Water Lime Refresh

4.6 (38)

Fresh coconut water shaken with lime, ginger syrup, and a sprig of basil. Nature's sports drink — minerals, electrolytes, no added sugar.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 60 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.30/serving

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Iced Hibiscus Tea (Agua de Jamaica)

4.7 (64)

Mexican agua fresca made from dried hibiscus petals, lightly sweetened, served ice-cold. Tart, ruby-red, and packed with vitamin C.

Time: 3 hr 15 min
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 50 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.30/serving

vegan

Pineapple Ginger Juice

4.8 (47)

Fresh pineapple blended with ginger, lime, and a touch of mint. Bright, peppery, anti-inflammatory — Caribbean wellness in a glass.

Time: 8 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 95 kcal
Cost per serving: $1.10/serving

vegan

Homemade Spiced Ginger Beer (Non-Alcoholic)

4.6 (31)

Real ginger root simmered with lime, brown sugar, and chili. Punchier than store-bought, with the heat of fresh ginger that stings the back of your throat.

Time: 4 hr 30 min
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 120 kcal
Cost per serving: $0.55/serving

Onion Rings

Thick-cut onion rings dipped in a seasoned beer batter and deep-fried until shatteringly crisp and golden. The interior turns sweet and soft while the coating stays crunchy — the perfect side or snack.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Plantain Chips

Thinly sliced unripe plantain deep-fried until golden and crisp, then lightly salted. A popular Nigerian snack with a satisfying crunch, sold in bags across Lagos markets and eaten as a side or standalone munch.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Meat Pie

A meat pie is a pie with a filling of meat and often with other savory ingredients. They are found in cuisines worldwide.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Crispy Calamari And Tartar

Tender rings of squid coated in a light, seasoned flour crust and fried until golden and airy. Served alongside a cool, tangy homemade tartar sauce — a classic starter found on menus from seafood shacks to fine dining.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.50/serving

Money Bag

Money bags are delicious finger food filled with any choice of protein and baked till golden brown

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.20/serving

Spicy Chili Garlic Noodles

These spicy noodles are ready in about fifteen minutes

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $3.00/serving

Smokey Jollof Rice

There isn't a West African meal that is more well-known than jollof rice. It is delicious, which is why it is so well-liked.

Time: 50 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $3.20/serving

Native Rice

Native Jollof rice originates from Nigeria, but it differs from the traditional Nigerian Jollof in the type of oil used and some of its other

Time: 50 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $3.20/serving

Buka Stew

Nigerian buka stew, also known as "bukas," is a delectable palm oil stew created with a combination of tomatoes and peppers that is frequently served alongside simple foods like rice, beans, and soup combinations.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Vegetable Sauce

It takes less than 45 minutes to make this veggie sauce, and the best part is that it mixes well with rice, beans, and even cooked yam.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Curry Goat

Many will think this is the same as goat meat pepper soup, but, no! This is totally different. This meal takes a lot of time and should be prepared in advanced before guests arrival

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Ofada Sauce

One of the many types of stew that we eat in Nigeria is called Ayamase stew, also known as Ofada stew or the Nigerian designer stew. This stew's distinctively excellent flavour comes from the use of green coloured peppers and onions, as well as from the usage of local spices such locust beans.

Time: 1 hr 20 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $4.50/serving

Grilled Prawns

Jumbo prawns marinated in garlic, lemon, chili, and olive oil, then char-grilled over high heat until lightly smoky and pink. Ready in under ten minutes and spectacular with crusty bread or jollof rice.

Time: 50 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $5.50/serving

Naan Bread

Naan is a leavened flatbread that is typically served in the cuisines of Iran, Afghanistan, Central Asia, the Indian subcontinent, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, and the Caribbean. It can be cooked in the oven or fried on a tawa.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Isi Ewu

Isi ewu is a fiery Igbo delicacy of goat head slow-cooked until tender, then tossed in a sauce of ground crayfish, ehuru, utazi leaves, and palm oil. Rich, peppery, and deeply aromatic — served at celebrations and in specialist restaurants across eastern Nigeria.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Basmati Rice With Goat Meat

Fragrant basmati rice cooked alongside slow-braised goat meat in a spiced tomato and onion base. The rice absorbs the rich goat stock as it cooks, making every grain savoury and deeply flavoured. A hearty Nigerian-inspired one-pot meal.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Nkwobi

Nkwobi is a special delicacy eaten by the eastern Nigerians, it is mostly enjoyed with a bottle of chilled beer

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Bush Meat And Plantain

Grilled or stewed bushmeat — typically grasscutter or antelope — paired with fried ripe plantain. The smoky, gamey meat contrasts perfectly with the sweet caramelised plantain. A beloved combination in southern Nigerian cuisine.

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

Cowtail And Plantain

It is simple to create and requires only basic ingredients. The cowtail is mostly responsible for this dish's distinctive flavour. With a cowtail, you can never go wrong. Although it is greasy, the flavour and aroma are orgasmic. A test will persuade you.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.80/serving

Tropical Juice

A blend of fresh mango, pineapple, passion fruit, and a squeeze of lime — the kind of juice that tastes like a vacation. No added sugar; the fruit does all the work.

Time: 55 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $2.80/serving

Tequila Sunrise

A visually stunning cocktail of tequila and orange juice with a grenadine sunrise effect at the base. The layered colours — from amber at the top to deep red at the bottom — make it as beautiful as it is refreshing.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Flavor Mimosa

Flavor Mimosa is the RecipeCrave take on a classic brunch drink — sparkling wine meets a trio of tropical fruit juices for a brunch cocktail with more depth and colour than your average mimosa.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Cosmopolitan

The Cosmopolitan is a chic, rose-pink cocktail of vodka, triple sec, cranberry juice, and fresh lime. Served straight up in a martini glass, it is tart, slightly sweet, and deeply sophisticated.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Rainbow Paradise

Rainbow Paradise is a colourful layered cocktail with distinct fruit tiers — each sip moves through a different flavour. Vibrant, Instagram-worthy, and as delicious as it looks.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Long Island Iced Tea

Five spirits — vodka, tequila, rum, gin, and triple sec — shaken with lemon juice and a splash of cola. Despite its name it contains no tea, but it does taste surprisingly drinkable. Handle with appropriate respect.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Margarita

The margarita: tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice shaken over ice and served with a salted rim. It can be straight up or frozen, blended or spicy — but the balance of sweet, sour, and salt never fails.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Champagne Holiday

Champagne Holiday is a celebratory sparkling cocktail with festive fruit and a champagne base. Light, elegant, and designed for toasting — whether it is New Year, a birthday, or a Tuesday that deserves marking.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Classic Mojito

The classic Cuban highball: fresh mint, lime juice, sugar, white rum, and soda water. Muddled, filled with ice, and topped up until it fizzes. Light, herbaceous, and endlessly refreshing on a warm day.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Passion Fruit Daiquiri

A tropical twist on the classic daiquiri: white rum, fresh passion fruit pulp, lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup shaken hard and served up. Vivid, fruity, and vibrantly tangy.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Wings Signature

Wings Signature is the house cocktail — a bold, fruity blend developed exclusively for RecipeCrave. Bright, effervescent, and lightly sweet with a finish that lingers. Ask your bartender for the full pour.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Classic Martini

The classic martini — gin and dry vermouth stirred over ice and strained into a chilled coupe, garnished with a lemon twist or olive. Bracingly cold, crystal clear, and the benchmark of cocktail elegance.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Moscow Mule

A Moscow Mule combines vodka, fresh lime juice, and ginger beer served over ice in a copper mug. The mug keeps it cold while the ginger beer adds a spicy kick that makes this a year-round crowd-pleaser.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Kiwi Fizz

Kiwi Fizz is a sparkling cocktail built around fresh kiwi, a citrus squeeze, and light fizz. Bright green, zingy, and refreshing — a signature drink that tastes like summer.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Wavy

Wavy is a smooth, tropical cocktail with a gentle gradient of colours and a relaxed, fruit-forward flavour. Light on alcohol, long on refreshment — the drink to order when you want to feel the vibe.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Cinnamon Mimosa

Cinnamon Mimosa adds a warm spice note to the classic champagne and juice pairing. A sprinkle of cinnamon and a cinnamon stick garnish make this the mimosa for autumn brunch tables and holiday mornings.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

Bubble Signature

Bubble Signature is a playful layered drink with bubbles, fruit, and a creamy finish. Light and visually striking — perfect as a celebratory toast or an afternoon indulgence.

Time: 5 min
Servings: 1 servings
Cost per serving: $3.50/serving

vegetarian

Ginger Turmeric Anti-Inflammatory Soup with Black Pepper & Lentils

4.8 (24)

A weeknight soup engineered around the turmeric + ginger compound anti-inflammatory pathway. Curcumin inhibits COX-2; gingerols inhibit COX-1 + LOX — hitting both reduces inflammation more than either alone. Lentils add fiber + plant protein. Built for arthritis support, autoimmune-flare days, and post-workout recovery.

Time: 40 min
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 340 kcal
Cost per serving: $2.40/serving

vegan

Lebanese Tabbouleh

The proper Lebanese version — parsley-led, not bulgur-led. Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley with mint, tomato, fine bulgur, lemon, and olive oil. Bright, herbaceous, sharp.

Time: 25 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $1.80/serving

vegan

Israeli-Style Hummus

Silken, ivory-smooth chickpea purée drowning in tahini and olive oil — the way it is eaten in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. Smoother than supermarket hummus, served warm.

Time: 1 hr 15 min
Servings: 6 servings
Cost per serving: $1.50/serving

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Kenyan Ugali with Sukuma Wiki

The everyday Kenyan plate — stiff maize-meal ugali to scoop up sukuma wiki, a fast collard-green stir-fry with onion, tomato, and a hit of chilli. Sukuma wiki literally means 'push the week.'

Time: 35 min
Servings: 4 servings
Cost per serving: $1.50/serving