9 NIGERIAN VEGAN FOODS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Vegan Nigerian Foods in Nigeria, leave all these ‘oyinbo’ recipes you can buy or whip up delicious vegan food that isn’t Caesar’s salad.

Here are 9 Nigerian Vegan foods that can be made easily from the comfort of your home or gotten easily from your nearest vendor.

JOLLOF RICE

This one comes as a shocker to most people, but Jollof rice is perfectly vegan. From the rice to the tomatoes to the peppers the oil and the margarine, every part of the meal is completely animal-free, so you can rest assured. 

The only problem you would encounter is the protein source, and that leads us to our second food.

MOIN-MOIN

This is one of your best friends on your vegan journey because you can just slap it on any meal as your easy protein source. Moi-moi is made from beans, which we all know is a good source of protein. You can put it on your rice or have it with Garri on those cold rainy days. 

Here is our post on Vegan Spots in Lagos

EWA-AGOYIN

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Would you have thought that this mouth-watering delicacy also hits the vegan checklist?  So tear out your soft bread and serve your full plate of Ewa-agoyin guilt-free. No blood here. 

EGUSI 

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It’s not popularly known, but Egusi seeds are heavily rich in protein. It’s not everyday you get to have soups that are high in protein on their own. If you are a swallow lover starting your vegan journey, Egusi should be your best friend.

EFO RIRO

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Efo Riro is another soup you can add to your list if you’re willing to make it with a twist. Replace the meat and fish with mushrooms and you are good. Some restaurants in Lagos offer a vegan versions of this dish so be sure to ask.

ABULA

What is Abula without assorted meat? Well, for you, that’s your new best friend. While it doesn’t hit the same way, you can still enjoy a hot plate of Amala and Abula (Gbegiri, Ewedu, and Stew) even when vegan. Just remember that it has to be complete, the Gbegiri acts as your source of protein since it is bean soup.  

PLANTAIN

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Plantain is still the G.O.A.T and a vegan diet cannot change that. Whether fried, boiled, or grilled, you can enjoy your plantain with beans, stew, or even as is. You can also use it as a topping for your rice. Who says vegan meals can’t look sumptuous.

YAM PORRIDGE

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You can rarely go wrong with yam, and you can never go wrong with yam porridge. Just add some vegetables to give it some colour. Don’t be shy to add a little mushrooms, if your palette can handle it.

AKARA AND PAP

Whether you are vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian or everything-arian, as long as you are Nigerian, we are united by Saturday morning Pap and Akara. 

Foodie in Lagos Tip

The good thing about most of the things on this list is that you can order almost all of them at any restaurant without risking the chef giving you stinky eyes. If you’re considering veganism for the health benefits, just take it step by step. Jumping into a fully vegan diet all at once can be challenging.

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