Soup or salad?
To follow the yummy starter, let’s move onto the first course, a soup or salad. Pick whichever you (or your partner) prefers, or make a little bit of both. You can completely make this Valentine’s Day menu your own, I’m just here for some inspiration and ideas for your perfect dinner.
For a soup, you can make my Creamy Plant-Based Cauliflower Soup which is usually a crowd pleaser. Everyone finds cauliflower soup so comforting. What’s great about this soup is that you can really make it your own and throw in other vegetables to that might be your fav. It’s also made with arrowroot powder which is healthier than cornstarch and makes this recipe gluten free. For the salad, I’ve selected my Pearl Couscous Greek Salad which can add a little more hardy-ness to a salad for the winter months with the couscous. Plus, you know how much I love my Greek food. I made this salad with tofu feta. Sounds weird, but trust me here. You’re going to love it!
The main course
Here we go! The main (and Italian) entree. You’re going to make the BEST GOD DAMN MEAT SAUCE EVER! Yep, you heard me correctly. Of course this recipe is a fav. I’ve seen so many of you make it on Instagram and it doesn’t disappoint. Plus, a bowl of pasta is always a dish that leaves everyone happy. This recipe is for a vegan meat sauce made with walnuts and mushrooms that add a dose of antioxidants and omega-3’s. Throw it on top of your favourite pasta noodles (or zoodles), and voila!
The grand finale to this Valentine’s Day menu
Last but not least, it’s time for a super sexy and delicious dessert to top off an amazing vegan dinner. I suggest you make this Vegan Cashew Chocolate Mousse Cake because it’s the perfect end to this Valentine’s Day menu. This mousse cake not only looks impressive, but it’s very chocolatey and yummy. The secret ingredients to get the creamy texture without the dairy are coconut milk, and cashews. Get creative with the toppings and choose your favourite berries, or nuts to make this dessert personalized for you or your boyfriend/husband/girlfriend/whatever.
Valentine’s Day can be such a great time to remind yourself how grateful you are to have people that love you in your life. What better way to show those people you care than by preparing the yummiest vegan dinner with this Valentine’s Day menu that’ll knock their socks off. Get out some candles, set the table all nice, get a good bottle of wine, and create a special playlist. You’ll be set for the perfect date night in that is way more thoughtful than going out and dining at a restaurant. To help you prepare for date night, I’ve even prepared the grocery list for you. See below, print it out, save it on your phone, and get shopping. Note that I’ve included the ingredients for both the soup and the salad, so if you want to make just one, you’ll want to omit some ingredients.
Tell me what your Valentine’s Day plans are below in the comments! I want to know.
