Don’t know what to cook for a romantic vegan dinner at home? Let these decadent vegan Valentine’s Day recipes inspire your date night.

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What is a good vegan Valentine’s Day dinner?

A great Valentine’s day dinner can consist of a seitan/tofu steak, a hearty salad, a strawberry dessert and a glass of vegan red wine or a cocktail.

Breakfast

Vegan Apple Oatmeal Pancakes

What could be more romantic than making that special someone in your life a Valentine’s Day pancake breakfast? These apple oat pancakes are easy, healthy and taste like a sweet indulgence.

Vegan Valentine's Day Recipes
Photo: The Green Loot

 Gluten-free Chocolate Crepes

Ah, love is in the air, and there’s something inherently romantic about sharing a plate of chocolate French crepes. You can customize this sweet treat with a variety of scrumptious toppings.

Chocolate Crepes

Vegan Breakfast Skillet

Celebrate Valentine’s Day by making a breakfast skillet. In 30 minutes, you can present a meal full of colors, textures and all kinds of healthy ingredients. It’ll make more than enough for two.

Vegan Valentine's Day Breakfast
Photo: Heather Christo

 

Vegan Buttermilk Waffles

Ever wake up with buttermilk waffles on your mind? You can have them without ever leaving your house. These are vegan, light and fluffy and perfect to begin a special day.

Buttermilk Waffles
Photo: Veganosity

 

Hashbrown Casserole

There’s no better way to show someone love than by making them a hash brown casserole. Potatoes, onions, spices and vegan cheese all come together to make the ultimate comfort food.

Vegan Valentine's Day Recipes
Photo: Contentedness Cooking

 

Fluffy Japanese Pancakes

Valentine’s Day is a special day, so why not serve some very special pancakes? These Japanese pancakes raise up sky high and are light as air. You’ll never want old pancakes again.

Fluffy Japanese Pancakes
Photo: Okonomi Kitchen

Pink Beet Pancakes

Pink is the color of romance. It’s also the color of these healthy, vegan pancakes. Whether savory or sweet, they’ll make quite the impression on the plate.

Pink Beet Pancakes
Photo: Del’s Cooking Twist

 

Dinner

Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta

Take a white sauce and turn it red with sun-dried tomatoes. Add chopped basil and you’ll be dining on yummy pasta with your best sweetie by your side. 

Vegan Sun-Dried Tomato Pasta
Photo: The Green Loot

Creamy Mushroom Pasta

Mushroom pasta is one of those meals that feels expensive and elegant. In reality, it’s cheap and easy to make. Try it for a romantic dinner for two or for a family meal.

Garlic Mushroom Pasta (Vegan, Dairy-Free)
Photo: The Green Loot

Basil Pesto Pasta

Remember when those two puppy dogs in love shared a plate of pasta? Adorable! You can recreate that moment with your very own plate of basil pesto pasta. Healthy and romantic all at once!

Vegan Valentine's Day Dinner Recipes
Photo: The Green Loot

Tomato & Basil Soup

On Valentine’s Day, who has hours to spare for standing overtop a hot stove and crafting a tasty soup? Good thing this tomato basil soup with tortellini only takes 30 minutes to make.

Tomato & Basil Soup
Photo: The Green Loot

Vegan ‘Steak’

Everyone loves to celebrate special occasions with a steak dinner but what are vegans supposed to do? A tofu steak dinner? Yes! All of the flavor, texture and luxury without any meat products.

Tofu Steak

 

Garlic Green Beans

Simple and elegant, green beans with a little garlic, olive oil and lemon juice are a perfect Valentine’s Day side dish. They’re easy and quick to make, leaving plenty of time for romance.

Garlic Green Beans

 

Vegan KFC Fried Chicken

What is true love? It may just be taking the time to recreate and veganize the legendary fast food flavor of a KFC meal. Give the gift of a two, three or even six-piece meal!

KFC Fried Chicken
Photo: Sweet Simple Vegan

 

Caesar Salad

What kind of Caesar salad do you have when you replace the parmesan, egg and anchovy with nutritional yeast, vegan mayo and miso? You have a vegan Caesar salad worthy of a dramatic tableside presentation.

Caesar Salad
Photo: The Cheeky Chickpea

Herby Persian Bean Soup

Light a candle and ladle out two bowls of this Persian Bean Soup. You’ll each slowly sip the herby broth before digging into the wholesome ingredients. A Valentine’s Day win.

Herby Persian Bean Soup
Photo: Rebel Recipes

 

Spicy Vegan ‘Tuna’ Roll

Of course vegans can enjoy sushi — with just a few adjustments. Swap out the tuna for a marinated tomato and wrap and roll until your heart’s desire. Don’t forget the soy sauce!

Spicy 'Tuna' Roll
Photo: Cook with Candy

 

Chili Garlic Mushroom

One way to infuse your Valentine’s Day with a little heat is to spice up your food. These 15-minute chili garlic mushrooms can be a side or the star of a main dish.

Chili Garlic Mushroom
Photo: That Delicious Dish

 

French Onion Soup

Caramelized onions, fresh thyme and stock-soaked bread topped with vegan cheese. Two bowls, no waiting. If that doesn’t sound like a love affair, I don’t know what does.

French Onion Soup
Photo: Simple Veganista

 

Miso Roasted Carrots

Looking for the perfect side dish for your Valentine’s Day dinner? These Sticky Vegan Miso Roasted Carrots should be a serious contender because they are everything. Easy, colorful — they’re a sweet-savory revelation.

Miso Roasted Carrots
Photo: Cook Republic

Pesto Potato Salad

Prepare yourself! This isn’t Grandma’s stodgy, over-dressed, mushy potato salad. It’s a complete reinvention of the classic dish that’s healthy, pesto-forward and features fluffy roasted potatoes.

Pesto Potato Salad
Photo: Lazy Cat Kitchen

Desserts

Vegan Peanut Butter Strawberry Shortcake

Ah, strawberries and Valentine’s Day. They work perfectly together in this decadent but light Peanut Butter Strawberry Shortcake. It’s a study in the wonders of sweet and salty deliciousness.

Vegan Valentine's Day Desserts
Photo: Pretty Pies

 

Banana Pudding Cake (Self-Saucing)

Enjoying a warm, gooey dessert with someone you love is the best. This should probably be that dessert. Part cake, part pudding, both bathing naughtily in a pool of rich caramel sauce.

Banana Pudding Cake (Self-Saucing)
Photo: Full of Plants

 

Vegan Strawberry Pretzel Salad

How could a vegan make a throw-back Jell-O dessert when gelatin isn’t vegan? Find out when you make this Strawberry Pretzel Salad. It looks as if it came right off of the summertime potluck table.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad
Photo: My Quiet Kitchen

 

Vegan Coconut Cream Pie

Ever wonder what a coconut-flavored cloud might taste like? Wonder no more. Have a slice of this Coconut Cream Pie and be delivered into a lighter-than-air dessert-induced bliss.

Vegan Valentine's Day Dessert Recipes
Photo: Sarah Bakes G-Free

 

Oreo Brownies with Peanut Butter

Of course I wanted chocolate on Valentine’s Day but I didn’t want to stop there. I also wanted brownies, peanut butter and Oreos. This recipe managed to wrangle everything into one insanely decadent treat.

Oreo Brownies with Peanut Butter
Photo: Peanut Butter Plus Chocolate

 

Vegan Chocolate Fondue

Any couple in love would do well to indulge in a warm, chocolate fondue. All kinds of fruit for dipping, all kinds of chocolate dripping — it’s just too romantic for words.

Chocolate Fondue
Photo: This Mama Cooks

 

Strawberry Cream Pie

Eating healthy on Valentine’s Day may seem like a challenge but this dessert makes it a whole lot easier. Strawberry Cream Pie is like a little bite of strawberry heaven without any dessert sin.

Strawberry Cream Pie
Photo: Detoxinista

 

Heart Shaped Churros

Churros! Who doesn’t love churros? When you pipe these veganized cinnamon and sugar dusted churros into a heart, the adorable level goes off the charts.

Heart Shaped Churros
Photo: Super Golden Bakes

 

Oreo Cupcakes

You don’t have to be a kid to love Oreos. Did you know they were vegan? Score! These cupcakes have crushed Oreos in the batter and in the frosting.

Oreo Cupcakes
Photo: Eight Forest Lane

 

Affogato

Travel to Italy without leaving your kitchen. This version of the classic Italian dessert, Affogato, has dairy-free vanilla ice cream drowning in strong coffee and salted caramel sauce. Yum!

Affogato
Photo: Simply Ceecee

 

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes

Chocolate covered strawberries are a Valentine’s Day must. Take it to the next level, though, by serving up Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes! They’re like two desserts in one!

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cupcakes
Photo: Know Your Produce

 

Posset

Think citrus cream with fruit. A posset is a no-bake dessert that’s a life saver when you’re short on time. It’s simple — only four ingredients — and it’s light, refreshing and easy to make.

Posset
Photo: Lavender and Macarons

 

Carrot Cake Cupcakes

Carrot cake just naturally wants to be healthy. This recipe lightens the sugar and oil, uses vegan ingredients and is easy to make, all while producing the most scrumptious cupcakes you’ll ever eat.

Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Photo: Eat Drink Shrink

 

Heart Pie Pops

These adorable little pie pops prove you’re not afraid of making an effort for love. Sweet crust stuffed with raspberry or strawberry jam and cut into a heart shape? They’re too darn cute!

Heart Pie Pops
Photo: Sarah Bakes G-Free

 

Red Velvet Cake

I’m telling you right now, if you serve this luscious vegan Red Velvet Cake to your sweetie on this Valentine’s Day, you will be rewarded with affection, appreciation and awe.

Red Velvet Cake
Photo: Loving It Vegan

 

Strawberry Chocolate Truffles

Chocolate has been associated with Valentine’s Day since forever. So have strawberries. Now, you can combine those two classic elements into one ball of ecstasy with these easy, inexpensive and vegan Strawberry Chocolate Truffles.

Strawberry Chocolate Truffles
Photo: Recipe Runner

 

Drinks

Classic Aperol Spritz

Yes, you could enjoy a glass of champagne for Valentine’s Day but why not change things up and have an Aperol Spritz? It’s a refreshing combo of Prosecco, Aperol, club soda with an orange slice.

Classic Aperol Spritz
Photo: Cookie and Kate

 

Strawberry Thyme Vodka Spritzer

Strawberry brings the fruity sweet. Thyme brings a kiss of earthy, herbal notes. The vodka brings the celebration in to full gear. Mix together and serve at once.

Strawberry Thyme Vodka Spritzer
Photo: Veggies Don’t Bite

 

Easy Sangria

We should all be eating more fruit, right? This calls for a pitcher of Easy Sangria! Apples and oranges with lemon and lime soaked in red wine is the nutritionally appropriate answer.

Easy Sangria
Photo: Isabel Eats

 

White Wine Mojito

What’s the definition of refreshing? It might just be lime, mint and chilled white wine served with club soda over ice. Isn’t that also the definition of a White Wine Mojito? Coincidence? I think not.

Vegan Valentine's Day Cocktails
Photo: Turnip The Oven

 

Red Wine Spritzer

Red wine is nice but what if you want something a little more whimsical? Add some bubbly club soda, simple syrup, lemon and lime and suddenly you’ve got a whole new red wine take.

Red Wine Spritzer
Photo: All Roads Lead To The Kitchen

 

Strawberry Sangria

Strawberries are romantic. Sangria is romantic. Strawberry Sangria might just be the most seductive and romance inducing concoction ever to grace your stemware. Be prepared!

Strawberry Sangria
Photo: Celebrating Sweets

 

FAQ

Are Conversation Hearts vegan?

No, conversation hearts are unfortunately not vegan, as the product contains animal-derived ingredients, like gelatin.

What is a good vegan Valentine’s Day dinner?

A great Valentine’s day dinner can consist of a seitan/tofu steak, a hearty salad, some strawberry desserts and a glass of vegan red wine or a cocktail.

Is chocolate vegan?

Chocolate CAN be vegan if it doesn’t contain any animal-derived ingredients. Before buying chocolate, make sure to read the ingredients list to make sure. Look out for the vegan logo as well.

What is a popular food eaten on Valentine’s Day?

One of the most popular meal choices for a romantic Valentine’s day dinner is usually, steak with potatoes and pasta.

vegan Valentine's Day recipes

40+ Romantic Vegan Valentine’s Day Recipes

5 from 2 votes
Author Mira M.
Don't know what to cook for a romantic vegan dinner at home? Let these decadent vegan Valentine's Day recipes inspire your date night.
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • pasta
  • mushroom
  • red wine
  • sun-dried tomatoes

Instructions
 

  • Choose your favorite Valentine's Day meal from the list.
  • Click on the name to get to the recipe.
  • Happy cooking!

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Nutrition

Calories: 300kcal
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