
Valentine’s Day is a great time for couples, families and friends to celebrate and show their love and appreciation for each other. However, many traditional Valentine’s Day dinners are meat-based and unsuitable for vegetarian diets or various food sensitivities. So you’re already vegan, want to try something new, or just want some ideas for a romantic dinner that won’t break the bank. This article has got you covered. Find some of the best vegetarian Valentine’s Day dinner ideas, from delicious appetizers to creamy and indulgent mains, and then finish off with a selection of decadent, sweet, guilt-free desserts!
Vegetarian Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
Delicious recipes for your vegetarian Valentine’s Day dinner.
Valentine’s Day Appetizers
Our Stuffed Acorn Squash Rings make a hearty and delicious Valentine’s Day starter. The rings are stuffed with a mixture of quinoa, walnuts, apple and sage, which brings all kinds of earthy-sweet flavors to the mix. They are easy to make, taste great and look great.
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3-Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites make a great vegetarian Valentine’s Day starter. Small, bite-sized pastries wrapped around brie and tart cranberry sauce. These small bites are a simple starter that only takes a few minutes. If you want to add another ingredient to the mix, top them with a sprig of fresh thyme. This will even out its appearance and give it an herbal flair.
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Easy Baked Arancini is an Italian-inspired, simple appetizer that will make good use of any leftover risotto you have. They have a satisfyingly crunchy texture and a creamy, flavorful filling. They are a breeze to whip up and a great personal size. Our easy-baked arancini looks cute on a plate, tastes great and is a meat-free starter that will have your Valentine wanting seconds.
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Italian-style spaghetti squash fritters have a lasagna-like flavor with a great texture. They are a beautiful golden-brown color with a crispy outside and fragrant inside. Our Italian Style Spaghetti Squash Fritters make a great vegetarian Valentine’s Day appetizer!
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Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
What better way to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with a bowl of delicious pasta? Our vegetarian sweet potato pasta makes for a perfect vegetarian Valentine’s Day dinner. The pasta is covered with a creamy, fragrant sauce with a sweet-potato base. This is a comforting, warm, filling pasta dish that is vegetarian and beginner-friendly. These vegetarian Valentine’s Day dinner ideas require no special skills!
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Our baked vegan mac and cheese offers some seriously satisfying deliciousness. It’s rich, creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy breadcrumb topping that will leave you wanting more. Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese is ready in under an hour and offers a nostalgic take on a traditional choice. Healthy, creamy and delicious, you can’t go wrong with our Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese for your meat-free Valentine’s Day dinner this year.
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Tortellini with Roasted Pepper Sauce sounds and looks elegant, but it’s actually quite easy! It’s ready to enjoy in less than half an hour and delivers bite after bite of delicious satisfaction. Stuffed pasta is paired with a creamy red pepper sauce to create this impressive recipe.
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Our Mojo Marinated Portabella Steak makes a delicious vegetarian Valentine’s Day dinner idea. They are super healthy and have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Our Mojo Marinated Portobello Steaks are bursting with tangy flavor. Also need some ideas for serving them? Don’t worry! Here are a few ideas.
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Tofu and Pineapple Stir-Fry is a healthy, super-delicious vegetarian Valentine’s Day dinner idea. It is easy to make and ready to enjoy in just an hour. Bursting with flavor thanks to tofu, pineapple, kumquats, green onions, and savory spices, you’ll find that this stir-fry has a satisfying smoky sweet flavor.
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If you’re looking for a cozy, comforting, inviting dinner idea for Valentine’s Day that’s healthy and packed with veggies. Our Vegan Baked Manicotti with Kale and Red Wine Tomato Sauce makes for the perfect meal. It is rich in healthy, nutritious ingredients and tastes amazing.
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Pot pie is always a comforting, comforting and intimate dish. It reminds a lot of childhood and looks very rich. Our easy vegetarian pot pie features a crispy, crumbly crust atop a hearty white bean filling. It’s a healthy, wholesome meal that makes for a great romantic dinner.
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This rotini dish features healthy ingredients like broccolini, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. This is an easy-to-make, delicious Valentine’s Day dish that will be a hit with whoever you serve it to It’s bursting with flavor and guaranteed goodness!
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This cannelloni dish looks and tastes like a chef-prepared gourmet meal. It will impress even the pickiest. Imagine cannelloni noodles filled with spinach and vegan cheese and slathered in a rich tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired dish fuses pasta with cheesy-tomato-y spinach-packed goodness to create a delicious meal.
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Valentine’s Day Side Dish Ideas
Our Hasselback Butternut Squash is an elegant side dish for your Valentine’s Day dinner. In this recipe, we’ve seasoned butternut squash with butter, honey, cinnamon, and thyme, baked it until perfectly tender, and sliced it for a stylish look. As a result, it combines sweet and savory in a comforting side dish that is bound to be a hit.
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If you’re in need of a simple but outrageously delicious side dish, our miso-glazed mushrooms deserve a second look. They are gluten- and oil-free, offering both sweet and salty shakes. In addition, they have a great texture and a satisfying taste.
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Our Roasted Rosemary Carrots offer an outstanding balance of sweet and earthy flavors. They are tender, look gorgeous, and taste amazing. This side dish is simple, healthy and impressive. Our Rosemary-Roasted Carrots make a great addition to any Valentine’s Day dinner!
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Broccoli and Meyer lemon combine with fresh garlic to make this elegant side dish. Packed with flavor and ready in half an hour, this broccoli dish is a sure winner this Valentine’s Day. It’s simple and full of earthy, fresh lemon flavor.
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Crispy and satisfying, our Parmesan Herb Roasted Potatoes are delicious and pair perfectly with our Mojo Marinated Portabella Steaks above. They have a pretty crispy texture filled with a soft inside. They are good and the perfect side for portabella steaks is mouthwatering!
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Our Vegetarian Sheet Pan Potatoes and Tofu is a plant-based side that requires minimal preparation. They are a delicious side to portobello steaks and offer a variety of flavors and textures throughout the dish
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Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas
Valentine’s Day is a great time to indulge in chocolate. Well, every day is a great time to enjoy chocolate! But our Dark Chocolate Hummus makes a perfect Valentine’s Day dessert. It is made of only six ingredients. Serve it with juicy fresh fruit or salty pretzels for a great tasting treat.
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This no-chill cookie dough recipe makes a great Valentine’s Day dessert. This is an easy recipe that can be made with any flavor of jam. Our Shortbread Thumbprint Cookies are easy but delicious cookies!
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to indulge in heavenly brownie deliciousness (because, hehe), wouldn’t you say? And our Brownie Mug Cake is the perfect vegan-friendly Valentine’s Day dessert! It only takes five minutes from start to finish and ends up being messy, chewy, chocolatey bite after bite! In addition, it is single-sized and requires only a few components.
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Vegan Red Velvet Cake is plant-based and packed with delicious flavor. It consists of layers and layers alternating between chocolatey goodness and delicious cream cheese frosting. Our Vegan Red Velvet Cake tastes as impressive as it looks. This makes a great treat to serve this Valentine’s Day.
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This raw strawberry chocolate dessert pizza offers a velvety smooth filling, juicy fresh strawberries and a drizzle of sweet chocolate sauce. Its cute appearance makes it a great sweet treat for Valentine’s Day. It will impress and delight your Valentine!
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Easy vegan chocolate mousse made with just five ingredients. It has the same light and airy texture as traditional mousse while being vegan-friendly. Our easy vegan chocolate mousse is ultra-chocolaty and makes a gorgeous dessert.
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If you’re in need of a Valentine’s dessert that’s simple yet decadent, our 4-ingredient, vegan fudge will be perfect for you. It is completely plant-based and super-creamy. It’s dairy-free, smooth, rich and the perfect amount of chocolate fudge.
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Vegan Strawberry Shortcake is super easy and will impress everyone you serve it to. This is a delicious dessert with creamy coconut milk and fresh juicy strawberries. It’s sweet, flavor-packed, and super-delicious.
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Valentine’s Day Drink Ideas
This bright, sparkling drink sparkles with delicious Meyer lemon. It is a perfect blend of sweet and tart while providing a refreshing taste. Our lightly sweet sparkling Meyer lemonade is simple, sweet and delicious.
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Our vodka combines sunrise vodka with champagne, orange juice and fresh peaches. It’s a refreshing drink with an alcoholic flair that’s both satisfying and delicious. Our Vodka Sunrise is a breeze to make and takes less than five minutes.
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