Are you not sure what exactly to prepare for your Valentine this year? Or even worse, your boo is also vegetarian and you really want to step up your game this year? Then I got news for you because here are 15 heavenly vegetarian main dishes for this year!
Brave you!
So I assume that you are in for a little kitchen experiment this year?
Well I am glad to say that I got you covered this year! Depending on how comfortable you feel in the kitchen of course.
If you are a good home cook, then the recipes below will not be a problem for you.
Classic Chili Sin Carne
I know, you can always play it safe and just go for the classic basil pasta.
And that popular chili sin carne.
Or the all time evergreen: oven baked goat’s cheese and a leafy green salad maybe.
And how about a vegetarian shepherd’s pie maybe?
No, this time you really want to go out of your league, come out of your comfort zone and come up with something festive and still easy and simple to prepare at home!
And preferably vegetarian main dishes with no funny ingredients that will break the bank.
Veggie Inspiration
Good solid vegetarian main dishes recipes that you can also rely on for your weekly dinners later.
Well I am glad to say that I got you covered this year!
You are looking for something that isn’t too fancy though, but just a couple of vegetarian main dishes that will make you go like: ‘Oh this looks like a fun dish to make’.
And maybe one of these will also end up on your dinner table more often once you have tried them!
Some of the vegetarian main dishes below are also vegan. But they are all definitely vegetarian. Click on the links because then you will immediately be redirected to the right page!
Easy Vegetarian Main Dishes
I hope that these vegetarian main dishes can be of some inspiration to you this year and make your Valentine dinner the best you and your Valentine have ever had!
Credits for these vegetarian main dishes go to the bloggers and creators behind them. I have added plenty of links to each and every vegetarian main dishes for you to click on.
Click on the links and you will immediately be redirected to the right page!
Are you not so sure what to prepare for your love this year?
Do you really want to step up your game this year? Then I got news for you because here are 15 heavenly vegetarian main dishes for this year!
Enjoy!
15 Best Vegetarian Main Dishes for Valentine
Click on the links and you will immediately be redirected to the right page!
1) Creamy Polenta with Mushrooms & Thyme (Delicious Australia)
Mushrooms and polenta?
Now we are talking! Because that right there is one of my all time favorite vegetarian winter combos! I once made a dried mushrooms ragu and served it over a scoop of freshly cooked creamy polenta, and it was absolutely to die for.
So let’s take a look at this creamy polenta with mushrooms and thyme that I found over at Delicious Australia.
Here is what they say about their lovely and festive vegetarian mushroom and polenta creation: “Cooking at home just became a whole lot more inviting! Credits for that go to this Italian inspired vegetarian main dishes of creamy polenta that is topped off with high protein mushrooms.”
Thank you so much for the inspiration!
2) Gnocchi with Burnt Butter, Lemon & Basil (Taste.com)
And let’s stay in that Italian food mood vibe here for another second…
Because I like it! So let me ask you, have you ever made gnocchi before? I mean, Italian gnocchi from scratch? Well then, here is your chance to try it out! Freshly made gnocchi with burnt butter, lemon and basil… Count me in! You can find this recipe on the highly popular Australian Taste.com website.
Here is what they say about this Italian beauty: “Are you looking for a meat-free vegetarian main dishes? Then you should definitely give our flavorful burnt butter, lemon and basil infused gnocchi a try! This dish is such an eye catcher and culinary showstopper.”
Thank you so much for the inspiration!
3) Cauliflower Steak with Crispy Chickpeas & Broccolini (CBC)
Cauliflower steaks, well this is something that I often make at home.
Well I have to bet honest here. My husband actually makes a mean crispy cauliflower steak with curry powder! But I will be showing him this next awesome creation for sure: golden cauliflower steaks with chilli roasted chickpeas, creamy goat cheese mash and broccolini… Fantastic. Thanks CBC for this recipe!
And they say: “It is steak night tonight! Crispy, golden brown cauliflower steaks with roasted chickpeas, goat cheese mash and broccolini. We like to serve it with sweet and spicy chimichurri sauce drizzled on top. A lovely vegetarian main dishes for Valentine. But is tastes great all year round of course!”
Thank you so much for the inspiration!
4) Lemon And Spinach Basil Risotto with Burrata (Just A Little Bit of Bacon)
A fresh basil pesto pasta always makes a delicious vegetarian main dishes.
But how about revamping it into another eye catching meal: you are going to love this lemon and spinach basil risotto with creamy burrata! Food blogger Annemarie is the creative brain behind her blog by the name of Just A Little Bit of Bacon.
And she says this: “How to make burrata shine as an ingredient? After brainstorming a little I came to the realisation that I should make a lemon burrata risotto. The only problem was that both are a little pale in color. In comes that fresh spinach basil pesto. Color, check. Flavor, check. A beautifully balanced dinner!”
Thank you so much Annemarie for this one!
5) Mushroom Wellington with Rosemary & Pecans (Feasting At Home)
Let’s look at another fabulous vegetarian main dishes that I found online…
I like the look of this vegetarian slash vegan mushroom wellington with rosemary and pecan nuts. Credits for this creation go to Sylvia who behind Feasting At Home. What a lovely mushroom and nut strudel this one is!
And she says this: “What I love so much about this wellington is that you can prepare it in stages. You can perfectly make the mushroom filling a day in advance and refrigerate it. The next day all you need to do is roll out the dough, make the wellington and bake it right before the meal. It couldn’t be much easier.”
Thank you so much Sylvia for the inspiration!
6) Aubergine Steaks with Buttermilk Dressing (Delicious Magazine UK)
We have had cauliflower steaks already…
How about these amazing looking aubergine steaks in a buttermilk dressing! Credits for this one go to Delicious Magazine UK, another very popular recipes website. This dish shows that vegetarian main dishes do not have to be boring or bland. How I love that vibrant mediterranean color!
Here is what the people behind it say: “This is a absolutely stunning vegetarian dish that contains a mixture of freshly griddled aubergines, a nutty type of grain called freekeh and a creamy buttermilk and dill dressing to top it all off. Another example to show that vegetarian main dishes don’t have to be boring or bland at all!”
Thank you so much for this veggie inspiration!
7) Kale, Ricotta & Leek Lasagna (Olive Magazine)
And talking of vibrant colors, this one is also an eye catcher!
I like the look of this kale, ricotta and leek lasagna from Olive Magazine. So that is where it gets its deep green color from then, the kale and leeks! I have never been a huge fan of kale, but this is the first time that I actually think this could really work.
Here is what they say about the lasagna: “Are you looking for a plant based alternative for a classic family lasagna. Then you have to try out this vegetarian lasagne for sure! Look at those creamy layers of leek and kale, the fresh pesto and the ricotta…”
Thank you so much for this veggie inspiration!
8) Spaghetti with Heirloom Tomatoes & Burrata (Keri Hanson)
Oops, I couldn’t help but add another recipe with burrata…
I love that stuff so much! And I think that the burrata is the perfect match for this heirloom tomato spaghetti. Credits for this delicious looking vegetarian main dishes recipe go to Keri Hanson over at her food, family and fun blog.
And this is what she says about her recipe: “This is one of our all time favorite easy pasta weekday dinners! We make this fresh heirloom tomato and burrata spaghetti a lot. I like to add a little sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper and a drizzle of good quality olive oil in the end. Or a generous tablespoon of grated pecorino.”
Thank you Keri for the inspiration!
9) Aubergine & Tofu Yogurt Curry (Delicious Magazine UK)
I am starting to realise that…
Delicious Magazine UK is a treasure trove of delicious vegetarian main dishes and recipes! Are you a fan of tofu? Then you have to keep reading. Because I found this lovely tofu and aubergine yogurt curry for you!
I have to admit that I rarely cook with tofu, because my husband is not a tofu fan. But I would totally eat this lovely looking vegetarian curry below!
Here is what they say: “This is a body warming easy yoghurt curry that is packed with lovely chunks of aubergine and tofu. They add so much texture to this curry. As a side dish we recommend warm roti to mop up that curry sauce.”
Thanks again!
10) Poached Eggs with Potato Rosti (My Food Book)
You have to admit that…
A poached egg makes a lot of dishes look extra posh, right! And that is exactly the same here with this potato rosti and poached egg! You could serve it as a breakfast, but I am sure that it would also be great as a Valentine’s Day lunch or starter for dinner! I found this recipe over at My Food Book.
And here is what they say about it: “Who doesn’t love the combination of hot potato rosti topped with a poached egg! It is festive and mouthwatering to look at.”
Hey, not sure about how to poach an egg? Check out my failproof cling film method!
Thank you so much for this veggie inspiration!
12) Vegan Crispy Korean Bbq Tofu Sandwiches (Labeles Nutrition)
It is burger time!
What? A burger for Valentine? Isn’t that festive enough? Wait a minute, I might be able to change your mind with this vegan crispy Korean bbq tofu sandwich perhaps! Credits for this one go to Gabrielle who run the food blog Labeles Nutrition.
She says this about their tofu burger: “Mostly my meals revolve around green juices, fresh salads, and fruits. But every now and then, I enjoy shaking things up by crafting my own plant-based meat alternative from scratch. Sure, there are plenty of great store-bought options, but this crispy tofu sandwich is incredibly affordable, effortless to make, and tastes infinitely better than any frozen option out there.”
Thank you so much Gabrielle!
13) Vegan Lentil Loaf (Yummy Mummy Kitchen)
A vegetarian meatloaf, really?
Is there a way to make a vegetarian meatloaf perhaps? My mom used to make a delicious nut roast with hazelnuts, we loved it! Marina Delio has another great recipe idea for you: how about this lush looking vegan lentil loaf perhaps, over at her blog by the name of Yummy Mummy Kitchen!
And Marina says: “My easy lentil loaf is packed with veggies and lentils, what a flavorful vegetarian main dishes this is! Make sure that your lentils are dry enough after cooking or your lentil loaf might be too soggy in the end. Don’t over blend it. You still want that texture of chunky lentils and veggies.”
Thank you Marina for this veggie inspiration!
14) Healthy Spring Greens Pizza (Lively Table)
Is pizza romantic?
Romantic enough for a Valentine’s Day dinner? Well this one right here surely is if you ask me! Look how vibrant this healthy spring greens pizza from Kaleigh over at Lively Table!
And she says: “This healthy green pizza contains all the best spring veggies! What do you think of asparagus, leeks, peas and fresh lemony arugula? The best counterweights for that mozzarella and parmesan cheese, not to mention that fresh pesto sauce. The crispy whole wheat pizza crust makes it look so light. This green pizza is the perfect treat on a romantic evening, with a crisp salad and a glass of white wine next to it!”
Thank you so much Kaleigh for this veggie inspiration!
15) Vegetarian Paella (BBC Good Food)
And we have come to our last vegetarian main dishes recipe…
But not just any vegetarian main dishes… I like the sound of this vegetarian paella that I found over at BBC Good Food, created by Simon Rimmer. So if we don’t add any fish, meat or seafood like you traditionally would, what kind of ingredients are in it?
Tomatoes, peas and on of my favorite vegetables… artichokes! What a great idea this is.
Thank you so much for this veggie inspiration!
