What French food is vegan?

Ratatouille, Soupe à l'oignon (veg stock), Salade de lentilles, Frites, Baguette are naturally plant-based or easily made so.

What hidden animal ingredients are common in French food?

Butter in almost everything, Beef stock in onion soup, Lardons in salads, Egg in pastry.

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Vegan french food

Short answer

Ratatouille, Soupe à l'oignon (veg stock), Salade de lentilles are naturally plant-based or easily made so. Butter is the main obstacle — say 'sans beurre' explicitly, not just 'vegetarian'.

Naturally vegan dishes

Ratatouille
Soupe à l'oignon (veg stock)
Salade de lentilles
Frites
Baguette

Hidden animal ingredients

Butter in almost everything
Beef stock in onion soup
Lardons in salads
Egg in pastry

How to order vegan french food

Butter is the main obstacle — say 'sans beurre' explicitly, not just 'vegetarian'.

Say this: "Je suis végétalien(ne), sans beurre ni œuf."

Frequently asked questions

What French food is vegan?: Ratatouille, Soupe à l'oignon (veg stock), Salade de lentilles, Frites, Baguette are naturally plant-based or easily made so.
What hidden animal ingredients are common in French food?: Butter in almost everything, Beef stock in onion soup, Lardons in salads, Egg in pastry.
How do I order vegan at a French restaurant?: Butter is the main obstacle — say 'sans beurre' explicitly, not just 'vegetarian'.
What phrase should I use?: "Je suis végétalien(ne), sans beurre ni œuf."

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