While I love a good date night out, there's something extra romantic about a homemade dinner in. Check out these picks for a delicious vegetarian dinner for two! From appetizers to main dishes to sweet desserts, we've got you covered.
Whether you're planning a romantic Valentine's Day dinner for two, or a more family friendly affair, here are my favorite recipes for celebrating the night at home.
From delicious appetizers, to indulgent mains courses, and totally decadent desserts - there's something for everyone!
Vegetarian Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
Delicious recipes for your vegetarian Valentine's Day dinner!
Valentine’s Day Appetizers
Pick a bit sized appetizer to get you started off right!
Our stuffed acorn squash ring makes for a hearty and tasty Valentine’s Day starter. The rings are stuffed with a mixture of quinoa, walnuts, apples, and sage, bringing all kinds of earthy-sweet flavors to the mix. They’re simple to make, taste great, and look fantastic.
3-ingredient cranberry brie bites make for a great vegetarian Valentine’s Day starter. Small, bite-sized pastry wraps around brie and tart cranberry sauce. These little bites are a simple starter that takes only a few minutes. If you’re up for adding one more ingredient to the mix, top them with a sprig of fresh Thyme. This will level up its appearance and give it an herby flair.
Easy baked arancini is an Italian-inspired, simple appetizer that will make good use of any leftover risotto you might have. They have a satisfyingly crunchy texture and a creamy, flavorful filling. They're a breeze to whip up and are a great individual size. Our easy-baked arancini looks cute on a plate, tastes terrific, and is a meat-free starter that your Valentine will want seconds of.
Italian-Style spaghetti squash fritters have a lasagna-like flavor with a great texture. They’re a beautiful golden-brown color with a crispy outside and flavor-packed inside. Our Italian-style spaghetti squash fritters make for a terrific vegetarian Valentine’s Day appetizer!
Valentine’s Day Dinner Ideas
Pick one of these indulgent main dishes to be the star of the show!
What is a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than with a bowl of luscious pasta? Our vegan sweet potato pasta makes for a perfect vegetarian Valentine's Day dinner. Pasta is covered with a creamy, fragrant sauce with a sweet-potato base. It's a cozy, warm, filling pasta dish that's vegan and beginner-friendly. No special skills are required for this vegetarian Valentine's Day dinner idea!
Our baked vegan mac and cheese offer some seriously satisfying deliciousness. It's rich, creamy, cheesy, and topped with a crunchy breadcrumb topping that will leave you wanting more and more. Baked vegan mac and cheese is ready in under an hour and offers a nostalgic take on a traditional favorite. Healthy, creamy, and terrific, you can't go wrong with our baked vegan mac and cheese for your meat-free Valentine's Day dinner this year.
Tortellini with roasted pepper sauce sounds and look elegant, but it is actually quite simple! It's ready to enjoy in less than half an hour and offers bite after bite of delicious satisfaction. Stuffed pasta is paired with a creamy red pepper sauce to make this impressive recipe.
Our Mojo marinated portabella steaks make for a savory Vegetarian Valentine's Day dinner idea. They're super healthy and have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. Our Mojo marinated portobello steaks burst with tangy flavor. Need a few ideas of what to serve them besides? Don't worry! Here are a few ideas.
Tofu and pineapple stir-fry is a healthy, ultra-delicious vegetarian Valentine's Day dinner idea. It's simple to make and ready to enjoy in just under one hour. Bursting with flavor thanks to the tofu, pineapple, kumquats, green onion, and savory seasonings, you'll find that this stir-fry has a satisfying smokey sweet flavor.
If you’re looking for a comforting, cozy, inviting dinner idea for Valentine’s Day that’s also healthy and packed with veggies. Our vegan baked manicotti with kale and red wine tomato sauce will make for the perfect meal. It’s made with plenty of wholesome, nutritious ingredients and tastes terrific.
Pot pie is always a comforting, cozy, and intimate dish. It is reminiscent of many childhoods and looks gourmet. Our easy vegetarian pot pie features a crispy, crumbly crust atop a hearty white bean filling. It's a healthy, wholesome dish that makes for a terrific romantic dinner.
This rotini dish contains wholesome ingredients like broccolini, sun-dried tomatoes, and pine nuts. It's an easy-to-make, delicious Valentine's Day meal that will be a hit for whomever you're serving. It's bursting with flavor and guaranteed goodness!
This cannelloni dish looks and tastes like a chef-prepared gourmet meal. It will impress even the pickiest of eaters. Imagine cannelloni noodles stuffed with spinach and vegan cheese and smothered in a rich tomato sauce. This Italian-inspired dish fuses pasta with cheesy-tomato-ey spinach-packed deliciousness to create a delectable meal.
Valentine’s Day Side Dish Ideas
Need a side dish to round things out? Check out these tasty veg-friendly options.
Our hasselback butternut squash is an elegant side dish for your Valentine's Day dinner. In this recipe, we seasoned butternut squash with butter, honey, cinnamon, and Thyme, baked it until perfect softness, and sliced it to look stylish. As a result, it combines sweet and savory into one comforting side dish that's bound to be a hit.
If you need a simple but outrageously delicious side dish, then our miso-glazed mushrooms deserve a second look. They're gluten- and oil-free, offering both sweet and salty vibes. In addition, they have a great texture and a satisfying taste.
Our roasted rosemary carrots offer an outstanding balance of sweet and earthy flavors. They're 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!
Broccoli and Meyer lemon combine with fresh garlic to make this elegant side dish. Packed with flavor and ready in under half an hour, this broccoli dish is a guaranteed winner this Valentine's Day. It's simple and packed with earthy, fresh lemony flavor.
Crispy and satisfying, our parmesan herb roasted potatoes are delicious and pair perfectly with our Mojo marinated portabella steaks above. They have a fantastic crispy texture met with a soft inside. They're mouthwatering good and the perfect side to portabella steaks!
Our vegan sheet pan potatoes and tofu is a plant-based side that requires minimal preparation. They're a delicious side to portobello steaks and offer diverse flavors and textures throughout the entire dish.
Valentine’s Day Dessert Ideas
And it's not a date without dessert - pick one of these totally decadent desserts for a real Valentine's Day treat!
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 for a perfect Valentine's Day dessert. It's made with only six ingredients. Serve it alongside juicy fresh fruit or salty pretzels for a terrific-tasting treat.
This no-chill cookie dough recipe makes for a great Valentine's Day dessert. It's a simple recipe that can be made with any flavor of jam. Our shortbread thumbprint cookies are effortless but delicious cookies!
Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse (reason, hehe) to indulge in heavenly brownie deliciousness, wouldn't you say? And our brownie mug cake is the perfect vegetarian-friendly love day dessert! It takes only five minutes from start to finish and ends up being fudgy, chewy, chocolatey bite after bite! In addition, it's single-sized and requires just a few ingredients.
Vegan red velvet cake is plant-based and packed with fantastic flavor. It’s made up of layers and layers alternating between chocolatey goodness and luscious cream cheese frosting. Our vegan red velvet cake looks as impressive as it tastes. It makes for a terrific treat to serve this Valentine’s Day.
This raw strawberry chocolate dessert pizza offers a velvety smooth filling, juicy fresh strawberries, and a drizzle of sweet chocolate sauce. Its beautiful appearance makes it a great sweet treat for Valentine's Day. It will impress and delight your Valentine!
Easy vegan chocolate mousse is made up of just five ingredients. It has the same light and airy texture as traditional mousse while remaining vegan-friendly. Our easy vegan chocolate mousse is ultra-chocolatey and makes for a lavish dessert.
If you need a Valentine’s dessert that’s simple but decadent, then our 4 ingredients, vegan fudge, would be perfect for you. It’s entirely plant-based and ultra-creamy. It’s dairy-free, smooth, rich, and the perfect amount of chocolatey fudge.
Vegan strawberry shortcake is easy to whip up and impresses anyone you serve. It's a lavish dessert with creamy coconut milk and fresh juicy strawberries. It's sweet, flavor-packed, and ultra-tasty.
Valentine’s Day Drink Ideas
This bright, brilliant drink glistens with tasty Meyer lemons. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and tart while offering a refreshing taste. Our lightly sweetened sparkling Meyer lemonade is simple, sweet, and fantastic.
Our vodka sunrise combines vodka with champagne, orange juice, and fresh peaches. It's a refreshing drink with an alcohol-infused flair that is both satisfying and delicious. Our vodka sunrise is a breeze to make and takes less than five minutes.
And if you love these Valentine's Day dinner ideas, be sure to check out these other delicious treats:
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