If you think Vegan, think Italy. Italian traditional vegan dishes!

1. Next time you think
VEGAN
think ITALY
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2. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
3 facts which will challenge stereotypically held views
 The Italian cuisine is renown worldwide for
some of its traditional dishes.
 But did you know that a lot of local
specialties are made without using any
animal products?
 ITALY is a Vegan Heaven and if you keep
watching you’ll undersand why.
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3. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
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FARINATA (Liguria Region)
Ingredients:
Chickpeas Flour, Water, Salt, Olive Oil
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4. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
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PIZZA MARINARA (All Regions)
Ingredients:
Wheat flour, Water, Salt, Brewer’s Yeast, Tomato Sauce, Garlic,
Oregano
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5. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
o BRUSCHETTA (Region Puglia)
Ingredients:
Bread, Olive Oil, Salt, Garlic, Fresh Tomatoes, Oregano
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6. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
o POLENTA ALLA GRIGLIA (Northern Regions)
Ingredients:
Corn Flour, Water, Salt
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7. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
o VERDURE ALLA GRIGLIA (All Regions)
Ingredients:
Grilled Vegetables, Olive Oil, Salt, Parsley
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8. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
o MINESTRONE DI VERDURE (All Regions)
Ingredients:
Mixed vegetables, Beans, Water, Salt, Olive Oil, Parsley
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9. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
o PASTA AL PESTO (Region Liguria)
Ingredients:
Freshly Made Pasta, Potatoes, Pine Nuts, Basil, Olive
Oil and Green Beans
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10. THINK VEGAN, THINK ITALY
o SPAGHETTI AGLIO, OLIO E PEPERONCINO
(All Regions)
Ingredients:
Spaghetti, Garlic, Chilly, Parsley, Olive Oil
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11. IMPORTANT TIPS FOR
VEGANS
 In Northern Italy, butter and cheese are
more commonly used in traditional dishes
than in the South. If you are there, make
sure they have not been used by talking to
the Cook beforehand.
 For some dishes such as Pesto alla
Genovese, grated cheese may be added
when served. Make sure they don’t put any
on your dish.
 There are millions of varieties for
spaghetti, pizza marinara and bruschetta.
Just tell the cook what you want to be
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12. ITALIAN LANGUAGE FOR
VEGANS
WHAT TO SAY:
• Non mangio burro, non mangio
formaggio, non mangio uova e non mangio
carne.
• (I don’t eat butter, I don’t eat cheese, I
don’t eat eggs and I don’t eat meat).
Most people don’t understand the word vegan
so it’s better to be as clear as possible,
especially in remote areas...!
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13. What’re you doing still there?
C’mon pack up and get here!
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14. Need help?
Contact me:
angeldagostino@yahoo.co.uk
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/antonella-dagostino/35/4b/279
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