Maybe it’s just us, but somehow “vegetarian” and “romantic” seem like polar opposites when it comes to recipes. However, romantic meals don’t have to be just sirloins and seared scallops. Let’s bring the love back into vegetarian eating too! We’ve compiled a few of our romantic vegetarian Valentine’s Day recipes as ideas for a cooking date. Yes, there’s a lot of pasta and pizza, but the Italians seem to know how to do it right.
Tell us >What’s your favorite Valentine’s Day memory? Mine is from growing up: my mom used to surprise our family by decorating our dining room with balloons and gifting my sister and me with fancy Valentines and little treats.
Heart Shaped Caramelized Onion and Brussels Sprout Pizzas
What’s more fun that heart-shaped foods? This pizza is mighty tasty, heart shaped or not, with silky caramelized onions, gooey cheese, and a bit of shaved Brussels sprouts. Check out our pizza dough video to learn how to make dough.
Cacio e Pepe
This Italian cheese and pepper spaghetti couldn’t be simpler; the recipe is from our friend Ashley Rodriguez’s book Date Night In. Alex and I ate a killer cacio e pepe last time we were in Rome. The pasta I originally ordered wasn’t my favorite, so we ordered cacio e pepe as a second pasta course (we joked it was dessert)—the server thought we were a bit crazy!
Cherry Goat Cheese Bites
Something about cherries is romantic, right? These sauteed cherries with fluffy goat cheese and a bit of sage are a delicious starter to a Valentine’s Day meal.
Rosemary Roasted Tomatoes with Polenta
This cozy bowl of polenta with roasted canned tomatoes and a bit of fresh rosemary has a romantic feel. It’s not pasta, but it’s another Italian offering (no surprise).
Heart Beet Hummus
What’s more Valentine’s Day appropriate than hot pink hummus? Adding a roasted beet to hummus makes it stunning to look at—and it’s tasty too.
All Natural Pink Swirled Chocolate Bark
Speaking of pink, our new chocolate bark is naturally colored pink with beet root powder: no artificial dyes or flavorings! We’ve also got a video on how to swirl chocolate.
Vegetarian Spaghetti Carbonara
This vegetarian pasta carbonara features smoked mozzarella cheese and a fresh egg yolk that’s stirred into the pasta as an extra creamy sauce. Omit the peas to channel a more wintry vibe.
Tart Cherry Chocolate Galette
Hot off the presses, this rustic tart is simple to whip up and tastes incredible. What could be better than cherries and chocolate? The star is our flaky rye pie crust, which our friend’s 7-year-old recently told us was “spectacular” after she tried a piece.
Flourless Chocolate Almond Cake
These cakes are made of almonds, a bit of chocolate, and honey, making for a naturally gluten-free treat that’s both wholesome and decadent all at once.
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3 Comments
Allyson (Considering The Radish)
February 13, 2017 at 11:32 amAgreed that vegetarian food doesn’t seem very romantic- I’m not sure if it’s because vegetables rarely scream “indulgent” or if we just need better marketing. But this is a solid list of things I want to eat- especially that carbonara. That looks so impossibly good.
Sonja
March 30, 2017 at 9:44 pmHaha I guess that must be it! The carbonara is super delish! The egg yolk makes the best creamy sauce :)
Kari
February 13, 2017 at 4:17 pmHeart shaped pizza is always a winner!
Kari
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