Vegetarian and Vegan Valentine's Day Food Ideas

Valentine's Day is a day for romantics - but also for those who want an excuse to spend some quality time with their loved one. What better time to woo your date (or husband, or friends...) with a home-cooked dinner that showcases the time and effort you put into it?

If you're an omnivore or new vegetarian just getting used to cooking meals without meat, read Dating a Vegetarian – Dinner Know-How before choosing your menu.

Just as any grandma - food is an expression of love. Show your affection with one of these great meatless Valentine's Day menus:

Vegan Valentine (egg-free, dairy-free)

• Fresh baguette spread with roasted garlic
• Roasted Winter Vegetables with Spicy Pepper Tofu
• Chocolate Tofu Mousse or Chocolate Fondue with vegan cookies and fresh fruit

Vegetarian Valentine (may contain eggs, dairy)

• Cold Spring Rolls
• Healthy Baked Eggplant OR Eggplant Stacks
• Vegan Baked Lentils
• Mixed Berry Trifle

Other Slow-Cooking Dishes:

• French Onion Soup (vegan or vegetarian)
• Sundried Tomato Olive Oil Pasta
• Spicy Black Beans and Mango Sauce (From Mollie Katzen's Sunlight Café)