Vegan and Vegetarian New Year's Eve Party Food Ideas

Posted by Jill Harris Dec 31, 2008

Finger Food Ideas

• Vegetarian: Antijitos or nachos
• Vegan: Samosas, kebabs, pigs in a blanket

Cold Spring Rolls

• stuff with crunchy carrots, marinated cucumber and a leaf of butter lettuce.
• Serve with crispy fried tofu and homemade vegan peanut dipping sauce.

Greek-style Appetizers

• Vegan: roasted garlic, tapenade, red pepper spread, hummus, pickles, onions; for dessert, walnuts, dates, plums, figs
• Vegetarian: tzatziki, feta cheese, soft cheeses, cream cheese
• Falafel dipped in tahini sauce (vegan) or tzatziki sauce (vegetarian)

Italian Antipasto

• Vegan: olives, sun-dried tomatoes, artichokes, pepperoncini peppers, fresh vegetables, vegan pate, smoked wheat or meatless salami slices, baguette slices
• Vegetarian: add cheeses like fresh mozzarella and provolone

Festive Crostini

• Vegan: Hummus with red and green pepper or jalapenos
• Vegetarian: Brie and walnut or sun-dried tomato pesto

Casual

• Vegan Seven Layer Dip with Chips
• Vegan Black Bean and Avocado Salsa (Cowboy Caviar)
• Popcorn (see the top 10 Vegetarian Snacks for details on how to pop it)
• The Ultimate Vegetarian Nachos
• Meatless pizza or panzerotti

Beverages

• Vegan Hot Chocolate