Top 5 Georgian Vegan Dishes

Badrijani is a heavily spiced Georgian dish consisting of eggplant slices that are coated with walnut paste, then shaped into small rolls. The eggplant slices are fried before serving, while the spread is prepared by combining ground walnuts, garlic, and fresh coriander. When served, the assembled rolls are arranged on a plate and topped with pomegranate seeds.Expand

Lobio is a Georgian invention that refers to a wide group of dishes that employ beans as a key ingredient. Most commonly, those are red kidney beans, boiled with various spices to create a thick stew, commonly served with mchadi, a traditional Georgian cornbread. Among numerous other varieties, lobio nigozit, which incorporates mashed beans in a thick walnut sauce, is the most common version. The dish can also appear in a form of a salad, with whole or mashed beans, and it is typically served cold.Expand

Ajapsandali is a popular Georgian stew consisting of eggplants, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, bell peppers, and seasonings such as bay leaves, garlic, coriander, black pepper, and salt. The vegetables are stewed in oil, but only for a short time so that they don't lose their color and vitamins. The dish is often consumed as a family meal in Georgia, and it is especially popular during summer. For an interesting twist, try serving it cold with crumbled feta and chunks of bread.Expand

Mtsvane pamidori is a traditional vegetable dish originating from Georgia. The dish is usually made with a combination of green tomatoes, onions, carrots, garlic, parsley, celery, olive oil, salt, and pepper. The chopped tomatoes, onions, carrots, celery, parsley, and olive oil are placed in a skillet with water and cooked over low heat while stirring occasionally. The garlic and salt are mashed into a paste, and when the vegetables are fully cooked and soft, the pan is removed from the heat and the garlic paste and black pepper are stirred in the dish. Mtsvane pamidori is typically left to cool down to room temperature before consumption.Expand

Pomidori tkhilit is a traditional vegetable dish originating from Georgia. It's made with a combination of ripe tomatoes, onions, hazelnuts, garlic, coriander, parsley, olive oil, and chili peppers. The tomatoes are cooked in a large pan, their skins are discarded, and they're sliced into quarters. The onions and tomatoes are cooked in olive oil, then mixed with a paste consisting of hazelnuts, garlic, coriander, chili peppers, and parsley. The dish is cooked for a bit more so that the flavors come through, and it is then served hot. Pomidori tkhilit makes for a great accompaniment to grilled meat or fish.Expand