Vegan Croatia Feast

When OH went to Croatia, we had the honor and luck to stay with a lovely, local couple in Split, Katarina and Igor. Unlike most Croatians, these two were amazing vegan foodies. Naturally, OH felt the need to rise up to the challenge and make their very first vegan meal for their hospitable hosts.

Three of the four vegan dishes were prepared by the Hobos. Some of the produce used, like the peppers and onions, were purchased at a small fruit and produce stand just across the street from their house. OH prepared the following dishes:

Cabbage salad — chop purple cabbage, 2 carrots, 1/4 onion, and 1 tomato (diced), then mix with dressing consisting of 2 part honey, 4 parts apple cider vinegar, 1 part mustard, and 1 part honey (This formula is good for whatever measurements but you have to match the ratios)

Stuffed peppers — chop mushrooms, eggplants, onions, and garlic, then cook in olive oil and reduce; stuff veggies into peppers and pop into oven @ 300F/150C for 15-20 min.

Mama’s Fried Rice — cook rice ahead of time or use leftover rice; fry onions, garlic, chopped green beans, chopped tomatoes, and chopped peppers in olive oil; add rice with veggies and continue to stir fry to desired consistency.

Seasoning: Salt, pepper, and oregano