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Cypriot Patates tou Fournou featuring golden roasted potato wedges coated in a rich tomato and onion sauce with dried oregano and olive oil, served alongside a fresh green salad with black olives and creamy vegan yoghurt dip on a ceramic plate.

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Cypriot Patates tou Fournou – Slow-Roasted Mediterranean Potatoes with Tomato & Oregano

Cyprus – An Island of Mediterranean Flavours Located in the eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus has a rich culinary heritage shaped by its geography, agricultural traditions and centuries of cultural exchange. Fresh vegetables, olive oil, herbs, citrus fruits and legumes are essential ingredients in everyday cooking. Family meals often celebrate seasonal produce and dishes designed to be shared around the table. Patates tou Fournou – Traditional Cypriot Oven Potatoes Patates tou Fournou (Πατάτες του Φούρνου) literally means oven potatoes. Unlike ordinary roasted potatoes, this traditional Cypriot speciality is slowly cooked with olive oil, aromatic oregano, tomatoes, onions and a little liquid. The potatoes first become tender through gentle steaming and braising before developing beautifully golden edges during the final uncovered roasting stage. A wonderfully rustic Mediterranean dish that is naturally vegan when prepared with vegetable stock.

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Uruguayan vegan churrasco made with plant-based steak topped with fresh tomato chimichurri, served alongside orange sweet potato fries sprinkled with grated vegan Parmesan in a black wire basket on a pale ceramic plate.

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Uruguayan Vegan Churrasco – Sweet Potato Fries & Tomato Chimichurri

Uruguay – A Small Country with a Big Grilling Tradition Uruguay lies on the Atlantic coast of southeastern South America, between Argentina and Brazil. Its food culture has been shaped by cattle ranching, European immigration and the traditions of the Río de la Plata region. Asado, the preparation of food over a grill or open fire, is deeply rooted in Uruguayan social life. Sharing grilled food with family and friends is about much more than eating: it is an important expression of hospitality and community. What Is Churrasco con Papas Fritas y Chimichurri? Churrasco generally refers to a steak, often grilled or pan-seared, while papas fritas are French fries. Chimichurri is a fragrant condiment associated with the Río de la Plata region, especially Uruguay and Argentina. It traditionally combines chopped parsley, garlic, oregano, vinegar and oil, sometimes with chili. This Via Veggie Vegan version replaces beef with plant-based steak, uses oven-baked sweet potato fries instead of conventional potato fries and adds fresh tomato to the chimichurri. Vegan Parmesan provides a final savory touch. It is a contemporary vegan interpretation of a familiar steak-and-fries combination rather than a traditional Uruguayan recipe.

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