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
Bigos-Inspired Sauerkraut-Free Veggie Stew
Inspired by: Polish hunter’s stew Main: Cabbage, sweet potato, mushroom, beet, carrot Broth: Tomato + lemon + bay leaf Optional Topping: Dulse flakes or parsley-garlic oil (PM only)
Balkan Veggie “Kotlety” Patties with Garlic Mash
Inspired by: Serbian meat patties Patties: Mashed sweet potato, mushroom, garlic, onion, thyme Side: Cauliflower or squash mash Garnish: Fresh herbs + lemon zest
Lecsó-Inspired Paprika Tomato & Veggie Stir-Fry
Inspired by: Hungarian pepper stew Main: Bell pepper, tomato, onion, mushroom, garlic Spices: Smoked paprika, black pepper, bay Base: Roasted squash or sweet potato coins