Vegan Bobotie: A South African-Inspired Dish

• vegan
• south-african-cuisine
• bobotie
• dinner
• Nia

Introduction

Tonight's dinner is a culinary journey to the heart of Africa with a vegan twist on a classic dish, Vegan Bobotie, a South African-inspired flavorful and hearty meal. This plant-based version retains all the traditional spices and textures but uses lentils and mushrooms instead of meat.

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown lentils, cooked and drained
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 cup mushrooms, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 2 tablespoons chutney (preferably mango)
• 1 tablespoon apricot jam
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. In a large skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
3. Add grated carrots and mushrooms to the skillet, cook until softened.
4. Stir in the curry powder, turmeric, cinnamon, and ground cloves, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
5. Mix in the cooked lentils, chutney, apricot jam, raisins, and almonds, and season with salt and pepper.
6. In a small bowl, combine almond milk and apple cider vinegar, then stir into the skillet mixture.
7. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish, and sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden and crisp.
9. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Enjoy this comforting and savory Vegan Bobotie, perfect for a fulfilling dinner. Serve with a side of fragrant yellow rice or fresh salad for a complete meal that will satisfy your taste buds and nourish your soul.

Nia

Additional Information

Nutritionfacts	Calories: 350, Fat: 5g, Carbohydrates: 65g, Protein: 18g
Preparation Time	45 minutes
Allergy Information	nuts, gluten