Vegan Africa

Discover authentic and naturally vegan African recipes - from Ghana to Ethiopia, Nigeria to South Africa

Africa is home to over 50 countries, each with their own diverse food cultures and traditions. But did you know that many traditional African recipes are naturally vegan? In fact, many powerful superfoods - from cacao to ginger - play a significant role in keeping these African recipes not only delicious but also good for your health.

Vegan Africa guides readers through an exploration of African cuisine, with recipes from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and more. Author Marie Kacouchia draws from her upbringing on the Ivory Coast, infusing her recipes with her cherished memories of Sundays spent at the colorful markets where she handpicked her fruits and vegetables. Her recipes for sauces, snacks, rice dishes, vegetable mains, desserts, and drinks include:
Mango-Chili Sauce
Plantain Chips with Paprika
Cassava Tabbouleh with Radishes and Herbs
Cauliflower Yassa with Olives
Spiced Hot Chocolate

With over 70 authentic and healthy vegan African recipes, Vegan Africa focuses on vegetables, grains, legumes, fats, spices, preserves, and drinks, and it includes a feature on African superfoods. Whether you're a newcomer to African cuisines or looking for a way to veganize your favorites, Vegan Africa's compendium of delicious recipes is sure to satisfy.

“"Kacouchia dives into the plant-based cuisines of 15 African countries through 70 recipes like chakalaka and yam akpessi, illustrated with breathtaking photography and insightful storytelling." -- Epicurious " Vegan Africa features many powerful superfoods--cacao, ginger, garlic, and sweet potato, to name a few--and introduces cuisines from across Africa."-- Library Journal " Vegan Africa is packed with a wide variety of recipes from across the continent. . . . The easy-to-follow recipes are complemented by a brief introduction that highlights the health benefits of the vegetables, grains, and legumes they use, and by dozens of beautiful photographs of the dishes and their ingredients."-- Foreword”

"A Delish Top 20 Best Vegetarian Cookbook Ever Published
A Food Network Best Vegan Cookbook of 2022
Amazon Editors’ Picks: Best Cookbook
A Brittle Paper Top 100 Notable African Book of 2022

"Kacouchia dives into the plant-based cuisines of 15 African countries through 70 recipes like chakalaka and yam akpessi, illustrated with breathtaking photography and insightful storytelling." -- Epicurious
"Through gorgeously photographed and easy-to-execute recipes . . . Kacouchia connects the Black vegan movement today to its humblest beginnings." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
"Years of cooking experience, 15 countries worth of traditions, and countless childhood memories from growing up on the Ivory Coast all add up to Marie Kacouchia’s beautiful tome of flavorful, naturally plant-based African dishes." -- Food Network Best Vegan Cookbook of 2022
"I made a hard stop when I saw Marie Kacouchia’s recipe for Vermicelli Rice with Spinach and Cashews . . . It’s terrific." -- The Washington Post
"Kacouchia’s book is replete with coconut milk and cacao, plantain and cassava, watermelon and mango, at least in part a capturing of her childhood memories: of her mother’s fragrant stews, of fried plantain on the beach after church." -- The Guardian
"A rich tapestry of dishes perfect for the home cook. A true feast for the eyes, Vegan Africa is a beautiful journey through native African superfoods, and the diverse culinary histories of Africa. Kacouchia’s coconut lime french toast is the end-all-be-all french toast recipe, as far as we're concerned." -- Delish
"Kacouchia highlights naturally plant-based dishes. . . . It’s the perfect way to reset for the new year." -- Thrillist
"This vegan bible shows us the ins and outs of 15 African cuisines in 70 vibrant and nourishing recipes. One taste of these original dishes will have you itching to get back in the kitchen." -- VegNews
"No dish in this book feels lacking, twisted, or marred by their vegan-ness, rather giving the sense of a full and rich diet." -- The Caterer
"Inviting photography promises healthy and nourishing meals. . . . An excellent array of dishes emphasizing that plants are the foundation of African diets, with meals well worth making at home." -- Booklist
"Mouth-watering. . . . Generously illustrated with stunning color photos, this wonderful blend of African vegan recipes is sure to entice." -- Library Journal
"Vegan Africa is packed with a wide variety of recipes from across the continent. . . . The easy-to-follow recipes are complemented by a brief introduction that highlights the health benefits of the vegetables, grains, and legumes they use, and by dozens of beautiful photographs of the dishes and their ingredients." -- Foreword
"In Vegan Africa, Kacouchia strikes a balance between recipes that are plant-based by nature and adaptations." -- National Post

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.

Discover authentic and naturally vegan African recipes - from Ghana to Ethiopia, Nigeria to South Africa.Africa is home to over 50 countries, each with their own diverse food cultures and traditions. But did you know that many traditional African recipes are naturally vegan? In fact, many powerful superfoods - from cacao to ginger - play a significant role in keeping these African recipes not only delicious but also good for your health. Vegan Africa guides readers through an exploration of African cuisine, with recipes from Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and more. Author Marie Kacouchia draws from her upbringing on the Ivory Coast, infusing her recipes with her cherished memories of Sundays spent at the colorful markets where she handpicked her fruits and vegetables.With over 70 authentic and healthy vegan African recipes, Vegan Africa focuses on vegetables, grains, legumes, fats, spices, preserves, and drinks, and it includes a feature on African superfoods. Whether you're a newcomer to African cuisines or looking for a way to veganize your favorites, Vegan Africa' s compendium of delicious recipes is sure to satisfy.

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