Brazilian vegan food: discover some options

To talk about Brazilian vegan food, a frequent question needs to be clarified, which will help you understand more about the food options that will be discussed next: what is the difference between vegans and vegetarians?

Veganism and Vegetarianism

Veganism is a philosophy and lifestyle that seeks to exclude, as far as possible, all forms of animal exploitation, in clothing, food, products, among others, looking for alternatives that do not involve the use of animal products.

Vegetarianism, on the other hand, is a type of diet that seeks to exclude the consumption of ingredients of animal origin, with some variations, such as ovo-lacto vegetarianism, lacto-vegetarianism, and ovo-vegetarianism.

7 vegan food options

Now that you know the difference between vegetarianism and veganism, let's move on to tips and options for vegan dishes. When we think of Brazilian food, it is difficult to associate it with veganism, as animal ingredients are part of the vast majority of these meals. We have prepared a list of Brazilian vegan food options for you. Come check it out!

1. Vegan feijoada

Want a dish that's more typically Brazilian?

As we live in a country with a lot of diversity, it is clear that Brazilians would find a way to make this dish accessible to various palates. To make your vegan feijoada, you can use ingredients such as mushrooms, tofu, beans, onion, carrot, green herbs, soy sauce, and other products of your preference, but don't forget the sautéed collard greens and the little orange.

2. Vegan dobradinha

Another meal option is dobradinha, one of the oldest dishes in São Paulo, traditional in northern Portuguese cuisine. Some ingredients you need to make your vegan dobradinha are white beans, shimeji mushrooms, button mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms, or vegan sausage.

3. Mushroom moqueca

This dish can have some varieties, but in most of them, the base is the same, containing ingredients such as coconut milk, palm oil, cilantro, onion, and bell pepper. Some options that can replace fish are:

• Banana;
• Hearts of palm;
• Chickpeas and pumpkin.

4. Acarajé with vegan vatapá

Acarajé, as we know it today in Brazil, is a food that originated from the Yorubas of West Africa, derived from the falafel of the Middle East. The main ingredients you will need to make your version of this recipe, widely consumed in the northeast of the country, are: black-eyed peas, palm oil, peanuts, coconut milk, palm oil.

5. Vegan bobó

Bobó, a dish very popular in Bahia, but of African origin, received great indigenous influences. To make this recipe, you will need cooked cassava, coconut milk, vegetable broth, onion, garlic, bell pepper, tomato, palm oil, lemon juice, and heart of palm.

6. Coxinha stuffed with jackfruit meat

Coxinha is an indispensable item at birthday parties, bars, and bakeries, and of course, a vegan version couldn't be missing to complete the options of this beloved savory snack. In the vegan option, the main ingredients are: potato, wheat flour, and jackfruit.

7. VEGAN CHEESE BREAD

Some reports say that this recipe was created in Minas Gerais, in the 18th century, when cooks made bread with cassava flour, which was brought by the Portuguese, and leftover, hardened cheeses were added. Vegan cheese bread is made with sweet and sour cassava starch, mashed potatoes, and vegetable oil.

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