A collection of 10 simple and delicious vegan and gluten-free “date night in” dinners that are feel fancy but are easy to make and fun to share.
It’s that time of year where it’s easy to feel a little lost, yeah?
It’s cold.
It’s dark.
The holidays are over and the expanse of the year ahead can feel heavy and hard.
The worst part is, despite the cold and gloom, we haven’t had any significant snowfall here in Maryland!
So, I’ve been prioritizing quality time with friends, getting outside every day, and staying active to beat the winter blues.
Another activity in my “winter survival toolbox” is cozying up at home and making a fancy dinner.
Usually I make dinner here at F&V, because I’m typically brimming with ideas for recipe testing or serving up leftovers from a shoot.
But, whenever M does get involved in the kitchen, I remember how much fun it is to have a cooking partner!
We love our weekly takeout but some of my favorite dinners are the ones that we make and enjoy together.
Today I’m sharing 10 Vegan “Date Night In” Dinners!
These aren’t your average meal prep bowl; they feel elevated and fancy while still being easy to make together and fun to share.
And, if you’re living solo, take this post as inspiration to take yourself on a date to a big fancy dinner of your making.
Bookmark this post for birthday dinners, Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or anytime you want to an elegant plant-based dinner without changing out of your PJs.
Roasted Cabbage Steaks with Quinoa & Tahini: Vegan cabbage steaks that are oven roasted and served over quinoa with tahini drizzle. Perfect for an elevated weeknight dinner or date night in.
Quinoa Stuffed Eggplant & Cabernet Sauvignon: Hearty veggie-centric dish featuring eggplant stuffed with Italian flavors, veggies, and quinoa. Enjoy for a special occasion or easy weeknight dinner.
Jamaican Jerk Cauliflower Steaks & Rose: Vegan cauliflower steaks with a homemade Jamaican jerk seasoning and fresh squeezed orange. Serve with greens, grains, or protein of choice.
Sweet Potato & Avocado Rolls with Sriracha Tahini: Sweet Potato & Avocado Rolls wrapped in toasted sushi nori sheets with a spicy sriracha tahini sauce. Perfect for a date night meal!
1-Pot Tomato Basil Pasta: Easy 1-pot pasta with gluten-free pasta, bell pepper, kale, and kalamata olives with a fresh tomato basil pasta sauce. Perfect for easy weeknight dinners!
Pizza Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms: Portobello mushrooms with veggie lovers toppings, herbed nut cheese, and pine nuts. Perfect as a plant-based appetizer or entree with a glass of red!
Beet Carpaccio with Avocado Yogurt Cream: Plant-based beet carpaccio with avocado yogurt cream, olives, toasted pine nuts, and vegan parmesan cheese. Perfect for a beautiful appetizer or side dish!
Veggie Lover’s Flatbread Pizza: Veggie lover’s pizza made grain-free with Bob’s Red Mill Flatbread Mix. Add sauce, vegan cheese, and your fav toppings for a fun plant-based pizza night in!
Grain-Free Flatbread Wraps with Tandoori Chickpeas: Grain-free flatbread wraps with crispy chickpeas, baked kale, dill hummus sauce, and your favorite toppings. Perfect for a date night dinner in!
Roasted Butternut Squash Quinoa Risotto & Pinot Noir: Easy creamy gluten-free and vegan risotto made with quinoa and roasted butternut squash! Perfect for a plant-based fall meal or side dish.
If you make anything from this 10 Vegan “Date Night In” Dinners, please let me know!
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For more Recipe Round Ups, check out my 12 Vegan Game Day Bites!
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XO Lauren
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