Who would have thought that vegan sausages and cabbage would be such a good combination? It is lovely, with the additional white sauce. I used to have this dish when I was a lot younger (and well, with pork sausages unfortunately). My aunt in Lisbon used to cook this for us every time I spent… Continue reading Cabbage hugged vegan sausages
Category: Portuguese Mains
Rojões
What can I tell you about 'rojões'? It is a very traditional dish from the north of Portugal and is made with marinated and fried pork, with potatoes and some kind of greens (usually cabbage). The secret is in marinating the meat substitute - I used seitan due to its consistency. The result is pretty… Continue reading Rojões
Spiritual Tofu
'Bacalhau espiritual' is a famous and traditional Portuguese dish, made off course, with cod fish. It appears to have been invented in the 18th century by a Portuguese countess that wanted to mimic a famous French dish called 'brandade de morue'. This vegan version is relatively easy to make and, despite the fact that there… Continue reading Spiritual Tofu
Bean stew
'Feijoada' is very typical in Portuguese speaking countries: Portugal, Brazil, Angola, Mozambique, Timor-Leste and Macau, with many different versions. As a rule of thumb, it has to include beans off course, some kind of meat and meat sausages and usually cabbage. So, not difficult to come up with a vegan version! The recipe below is… Continue reading Bean stew
Plant Russian salad
Russian salad, or 'Olivier Salad', had its origin in Russian - the name gives it away really. However, the Portuguese (and other European countries too) adopted it and is really very popular. Is a potato salad with mayonnaise and some vegetables. It is very simple but really tasty and lovely on its own or as… Continue reading Plant Russian salad
Black eyed peas salad
Black eyed pea salad (with tuna) is quite popular in Portugal. Let me tell you a funny story: a few years ago I was in Porto, by the riverside, and we went to a nice cafe with outside seating for lunch. I was already vegetarian (a couple of weeks from going fully vegan) and so… Continue reading Black eyed peas salad
Jacklhau and chickpea salad
This is a very Portuguese salad... the garlic, olives, nori and lemon really bring out the other ingredient's flavours too. It can be eaten hot or cold, so, a good option for cold and hot weather. The jackfruit replaces the codfish, but if you prefer you can use mushrooms or omit the jackfruit and add… Continue reading Jacklhau and chickpea salad
No fish, big pasta
'Massada de peixe' is a traditional dish found in many restaurants close to the sea, in Portugal. Is so easy to make it vegan, just leave the fish in sea, where they belong, and use some tofu and sea weed instead. Delicious! Time: 30 minutes Type: main Difficulty: 1.5 pans Serves: 3 portions What you… Continue reading No fish, big pasta
Poached garden peas
Poached garden peas- 'Ervilhas escalfadas' is a popular dish all around Portugal and is very easy to make. BUT, the traditional recipe calls for pork meat and chorizo/ sausages, as well as eggs. My vegan version is super tasty and as filling as the original. And nutritionally, is much better too- have a look at… Continue reading Poached garden peas
Bitoque (portuguese style ‘steak’)
If you've been to a traditional Portuguese restaurant you know that 'Bitoque' is most certainly on the menu. I think the seitan 'steak' is very nice but the gem of this dish is the 'egg'- it tastes so much like egg that is a little bit mind blowing. I really dare you to try and… Continue reading Bitoque (portuguese style ‘steak’)
Plant Based Portuguese 