Moroccan Tagine-Inspired Root Veg Stew
Inspired by: Vegetable tagine Veggies: Sweet potato, carrot, squash, zucchini, onion Flavor: Garlic, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, coriander Serve with: Chopped mint and lemon wedges
Matoke-Inspired Stewed Plantain with Tomato-Onion Sauce
Inspired by: Matoke Base: Steamed green plantains Sauce: Tomato, garlic, onion, turmeric, and fresh cilantro Optional Side: Steamed spinach or okra
Ugali-Inspired Mash with Sukuma Wiki (Collard Greens)
Inspired by: Ugali with greens Mash: Steamed mashed cauliflower or white sweet potato Greens: Sautéed collards with garlic, tomato, and onion Flavor: Cumin, lemon, fresh parsley
Ethiopian-Inspired Veggie Wot over Squash “Injera” Base
Inspired by: Injera with lentil and veggie stews Stew: Carrot, zucchini, cabbage, tomato, garlic, and berbere spice Base: Baked flatbread made from blended squash or sweet potato + spices Side: Chopped raw beet salad with…
Ewa Agoyin-Inspired Bean-Free Mash with Plantain
Inspired by: Mashed black-eyed peas & fried plantain Mash: Steamed sweet potato with onion, garlic, and smoked paprika Serve with: Baked ripe plantain Garnish: Chopped cilantro and lemon zest
Efo Riro-Inspired Spinach Stew with Roasted Yam
Inspired by: Efo Riro Greens: Steamed spinach with tomato, onion, garlic, bell pepper Side: Roasted white yam rounds or baked cassava Herbs: Fresh parsley, ginger, and a hint of lime
Egusi-Inspired Stew with Greens & Pumpkin Mash
Inspired by: Egusi Soup with Fufu Base: Mashed steamed pumpkin or sweet potato Stew: Sautéed spinach, tomato, onion, garlic, and herbs (e.g., thyme, basil) Optional Umami: Sprinkle of dulse or lion’s mane mushroom
Island Veggie Plate with Steamed Okra, Plantain & Spinach
Inspired by: Sunday lunch combos Veggies: Steamed okra, spinach with garlic and onion Base: Baked sweet plantain or cassava Optional: Lime-dressed cabbage-carrot slaw
Soup Joumou–Inspired Squash Stew
Inspired by: Haiti’s national soup Base: Steamed pumpkin or kabocha squash, carrots, celery, sweet potato Flavor: Garlic, parsley, thyme, onion, and dulse flakes Serve with: Shredded greens or okra
Mofongo-Inspired Mashed Plantain Bowl
Inspired by: Mofongo Mashed: Green plantain with garlic, onion, and dulse (no frying) Topping: Herbed tomato and mushroom “stew” Optional Side: Roasted squash