Vegan Recipe Dinner Party

Cheetahshop

December 28, 2022

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.

Main Course

Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff

Ingredients: - 1 pound of pasta - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 1 onion, chopped - 3 cloves garlic, minced - 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced - 2 tablespoons flour - 2 cups vegetable broth - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard - 1/2 cup vegan sour cream - Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: 1. Cook pasta according to package instructions and set aside. 2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. 3. Add onion and garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes. 4. Add mushrooms and sauté until they are tender and browned. 5. Sprinkle flour over the mushroom mixture and stir to combine. 6. Gradually add vegetable broth and stir until the mixture thickens. 7. Stir in Dijon mustard and vegan sour cream. 8. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 9. Serve over cooked pasta. Nutrition: Each serving contains approximately 450 calories, 13g fat, 68g carbs, and 14g protein.

Vegan Lentil Shepherd's Pie

Ingredients: - 1 cup green lentils - 3 cups vegetable broth - 1 onion, chopped - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 2 carrots, chopped - 1/2 cup frozen peas - 2 tablespoons tomato paste - 1 tablespoon soy sauce - Salt and pepper to taste - 4 cups mashed potatoes Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F. 2. Rinse lentils and add them to a pot with vegetable broth. 3. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until lentils are tender. 4. Meanwhile, sauté onion, garlic, and carrots in a large skillet until they are tender. 5. Add peas, tomato paste, soy sauce, salt, and pepper to the skillet and stir to combine. 6. Add the cooked lentils to the skillet and stir to combine. 7. Transfer mixture to a baking dish. 8. Top with mashed potatoes. 9. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the mashed potatoes are golden brown. Nutrition: Each serving contains approximately 400 calories, 9g fat, 66g carbs, and 15g protein.

Dessert

Vegan Chocolate Cake

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!