Marrakech – Today’s Eid holiday is a feast of flavors, a sensory overload of spiced meats and buttery pastries.
But if you don’t eat meat, dairy, or honey, do you just nibble on dates and pretend you’re full?
Let’s be real: declining a steaming plate of lamb during an Eid gathering is practically a scandal.
Aunties will gasp, uncles will shake their heads, and someone will definitely say, “So… you only eat grass?”
But don’t worry — there’s a way to navigate the feast without looking like you just rejected the entire family’s culinary legacy.
Instead of sheep’s liver, swap in a hearty chickpea scramble spiced with cumin and paprika.
Want that rich, savory depth? A drizzle of argan oil will give it the nutty, luxurious feel you crave.
While everyone digs into msemmen dripping with butter, you can slyly reach for an olive oil-brushed version.
Pair it with almond amlou (argan oil, almonds, and a touch of maple syrup), and suddenly, you’re not the odd one out — you’re the one with the gourmet spread.
Tagine? Easy. While others devour lamb, a velvety chickpea-and-prune tagine with toasted almonds can sit proudly next to the meaty version.
Bonus: no one will judge you for fishing out extra caramelized onions.
As for desserts? Sell them on a coconut-milk seffa — still fluffy, still sweet, but dairy-free.
And those chebakia? Just swap out the honey glaze for a date syrup finish. You’ll still get that sticky, floral, sesame-coated magic without breaking any vegan vows.
At the end of the day, Eid isn’t just about what’s on your plate — it’s about being part of the moment.
So sip that mint tea, dodge the “but where do you get your protein?” questions, and enjoy the feast. You belong at the table — vegan or not.
What about you? Have you ever had to pull a plant-based power move during a food-heavy holiday? Let’s talk.
