Oromo-Inspired Cabbage Rolls with Sweet Potato Mash
Inspired by: Rolled meat and dough Wraps: Steamed cabbage leaves Filling: Mashed sweet potato, garlic, scallion, squash Drizzle: Lemon and parsley purée
Govurma-Inspired Slow-Roasted Mushroom & Root Bowl
Inspired by: Slow-cooked lamb Veggies: Roasted mushrooms, sweet potato, beet, garlic Herbs: Thyme, parsley, bay Side: Wilted spinach or cabbage with lemon
Vegetable Stew with Chickpea-Inspired Texture
Inspired by: Tajik root veg & chickpea soups Base: Sweet potato, carrot, onion, celery Spices: Cumin, turmeric, garlic Topping: Mashed squash + scallions
Lagman-Inspired Veggie Noodle Soup
Inspired by: Hand-pulled noodle stew Noodles: Zucchini ribbons Broth: Tomato, onion, garlic, carrot, squash Add-ins: Steamed mushroom, celery, herbs
Ganfan-Inspired Stir-Fry Veg Bowl over Pumpkin Mash
Inspired by: Rice with meat and veg Base: Mashed steamed pumpkin Topping: Stir-fried zucchini, tomato, onion, and mushroom Seasoning: Garlic, cumin, parsley, black pepper
Shashlik-Inspired Grilled Mushroom Skewers
Inspired by: Skewered grilled meats Main: Grilled lion’s mane or shiitake mushroom chunks with bell pepper and onion Side: Mashed squash with lemon and garlic Salad: Cucumber + tomato + dill
Dimlama-Inspired Layered Veggie Stew
Inspired by: Slow-cooked meat and vegetable stew Layers: Sweet potato, beet, carrot, onion, zucchini Spices: Bay leaf, garlic, black pepper, parsley Cooked low and slow, served warm
Beshbarmak-Inspired Mushroom & Onion Veggie Bowl
Inspired by: Meat over noodles Base: Steamed zucchini ribbons or cauliflower shreds Topping: Sautéed shiitake or lion’s mane mushrooms with garlic and onion Side: Roasted turnip or radish slices + parsley
Plov-Inspired Carrot & Sweet Potato Stir-Fry
Inspired by: Uzbek plov (pilaf) Base: Cubed roasted sweet potatoes Veggies: Carrot, onion, garlic sautéed with cumin and coriander Topping: Chopped parsley + lemon juice + dulse flakes for richness
Deruny-Inspired Sweet Potato Pancakes with Beet Relish
Inspired by: Ukrainian potato pancakes Fritter: Baked sweet potato with onion + herbs Topping: Grated beet + garlic + lemon mash Side: Wilted greens