---
title: "Nicaragua Vegan Dishes - IVU - International Vegetarian Union"
description: "Discover authentic Nicaraguan vegan recipes, from gallo pinto and nacatamales to tajadas. Explore delicious plant-based cuisine at Vegan Food Academy"
url: "https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page.html?category_id=134"
date: "2026-11-05T23:53:07+00:00"
language: "en-GB"
---

[ Vegan Recipes ](#2)

#  [ Nicaragua ](#0)

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Discover the vibrant flavors of Nicaragua with delicious vegan recipes that celebrate the country's rich culinary heritage, traditional cooking techniques, and colorful Central American food culture. From iconic gallo pinto prepared with perfectly seasoned rice and red beans to crispy golden tajadas, traditional vegan nacatamales, refreshing vigorón with crunchy cabbage salad, comforting indio viejo reimagined with plant-based ingredients, and delicious handmade corn tortillas, this collection brings the authentic taste of Nicaragua to your kitchen. Explore how beloved Nicaraguan dishes can be transformed into wholesome, 100% plant-based creations while preserving their distinctive flavors, regional traditions, and cultural identity. Featuring fresh corn, red beans, cassava, plantains, tomatoes, tropical fruits, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic herbs, these recipes offer a wonderful combination of tradition, nutrition, and culinary creativity. Whether you're discovering Nicaraguan cuisine for the first time or reinventing traditional favorites, the Vegan Food Academy invites you to experience the warmth, diversity, and authentic culinary treasures of Nicaragua through healthy, sustainable, and irresistibly delicious vegan cooking

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## Rice a la July

![](https://ivu.org/images/yootheme/icon-clock-small.svg)35 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/rice-a-la-july.html)

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## Rice a la July

35 mins

 ](https://ivu.org/vegan-recipes-around-the-world/vegan-food-academy/front-page/item/rice-a-la-july.html)

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