Are you looking to host a dinner party but have guests who are vegan? Don't worry! We've got you covered with some delicious vegan recipes that will be sure to impress all of your guests. With these recipes, you won't even miss the meat or dairy products. Let's get started!
Appetizers
Vegan Spinach Dip
Ingredients: - 2 cups cooked spinach - 1/2 cup vegan sour cream - 1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise - 1/2 cup chopped water chestnuts - 1/2 cup chopped green onions - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder - Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. 3. Transfer mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes. 4. Serve with veggies or crackers. Nutrition: Each serving contains approximately 130 calories, 10g fat, 6g carbs, and 2g protein.
Vegan Bruschetta
Ingredients: - 1 loaf of French bread - 4-5 Roma tomatoes, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil - 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar - Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. 2. Slice the French bread into 1/2 inch thick slices and place them on a baking sheet. 3. Bake for 5-7 minutes or until the bread is toasted. 4. In a bowl, mix together the tomatoes, garlic, basil, balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper. 5. Spoon the tomato mixture onto the toasted bread slices. 6. Serve immediately. Nutrition: Each serving contains approximately 70 calories, 0.5g fat, 14g carbs, and 2g protein.
Ingredients: - 2 cups all-purpose flour - 2 cups granulated sugar - 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder - 2 teaspoons baking powder - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda - 1 teaspoon salt - 1 cup almond milk - 1/2 cup vegetable oil - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract - 2 cups boiling water Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. 2. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. Add almond milk, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract to the bowl and stir until well combined. 4. Gradually add boiling water to the bowl and stir until well combined. 5. Pour batter into a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. 6. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. 7. Let cool before serving. Nutrition: Each serving contains approximately 300 calories, 10g fat, 54g carbs, and 4g protein.
Vegan Fruit Tart
Ingredients: - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour - 1/2 cup powdered sugar - 1/2 teaspoon salt - 1/2 cup vegan butter, chilled - 3-4 tablespoons ice water - 1/2 cup vegan cream cheese - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - Fresh fruit for topping (strawberries, blueberries, kiwi, etc.) Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. In a food processor, pulse together flour, powdered sugar, and salt. 3. Add chilled vegan butter to the food processor and pulse until mixture resembles coarse sand. 4. Gradually add ice water to the food processor and pulse until the mixture comes together and forms a dough. 5. Roll dough out on a floured surface and transfer to a greased tart pan. 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the crust is golden brown. 7. In a bowl, beat vegan cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. 8. Spread cream cheese mixture onto the cooled crust. 9. Top with fresh fruit. 10. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve. Nutrition: Each serving contains approximately 250 calories, 14g fat, 29g carbs, and 3g protein. With these vegan recipes, you're sure to impress all of your dinner party guests. Not only are they delicious, but they're also healthy and nutritious. Give them a try and let us know how they turned out!