Are you looking for some delicious ways to say “I Love You” while also honoring your plant-based diet? These Valentine’s Day vegan recipes are for you! The collection includes everything tasty appetizers to satisfying entrees to decadent desserts. Plus, they’re full of gorgeous colors that will entice your sweetie. What better way to show you care than a meal that’s as heart-healthy as it is heartfelt?

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5-Minute Macadamia Cheese + Vegan Crudité!

Start the night with a beautiful appetizer plate around Minimalist Baker’s 5-Minute Macadamia Cheese. This gorgeous vegan platter includes a colorful selection of roasted and fresh vegetables for stunning beginning to your meal. Or, serve this all on it’s own with a bottle of wine and some chocolate dessert. The perfect 30-minute plant-based snack or appetizer.

Baked Polenta Discs with Vegan Wild Mushroom Ragout

If you’re looking for a vegan recipe that is both easy and impressive, try these Baked Polenta Discs with Wild Mushroom Ragout. You can buy tubes of polenta at most groceries — simply slice and bake. Then, top with the rich, savory flavors of wild mushrooms. This plant-based appetizer is elegant with minimal fuss.

Valentine’s Socca Pizza with Sun-Dried Tomatoes & Pesto

Another stunning appetizer to start the evening is this gluten-free, plant-based Socca Pizza. Socca is a traditional French flatbread that uses chickpea flour to create a thin crust. You can top it however you like. Yet, the red sun-dried tomatoes and green pesto in this vegan recipe make a beautiful presentation. The perfect dish for sharing on a cozy Valentine’s Day.

Plant-Based Quinoa and Pickled Beet Salad with Pears and Mint

For a dish with a stunning red Quinoa and Pickled Beets Salad from Vegalicious. Quinoa is cooked in the juice used to cook beets, which gives it a gorgeous plant-based color. Then, it’s topped with pears and mint, for the perfect balance of flavors. This is a healthy vegan recipe you’ll want even after Valentine’s Day is done.

Fusilli Valentine’s Pasta with Chard, Mushrooms, and Walnut Sauce

Nothing says “I love you” quite like a creamy, comforting, luscious pasta dish. This plant-based recipe for Fusilli Winter Pasta combines hearty mushrooms with red chard for a beautiful, seasonal presentation. The noodles are covered in a rich walnut sauce. Yet, it’s ooil-free and vegan. This tasty recipe makes a great entrée to share over candlelight.

Spicy Plant-Based Calabrian Style Whole Wheat Pasta

Another way to spice up your Valentine’s night is with this Spicy Calabrian Style Whole Wheat Pasta Shells recipe. Small cherry peppers provide the perfect balance of sweet and spicy…just like your Valentine’s date. Plus, whole grain pasta shells are the perfect shape for scooping up even more of the oil-free sauce.

Cheesy Vegan Spaghetti Squash Pasta

For a grain-free take on pasta, try this Cheesy Spaghetti Squash Pasta from Minimalist Baker. Spaghetti squash is roasted until it’s tender. In turn, delicate delicious squash noodles are created. Top with a vegan cheese sauce or plant-based meatballs for the ultimate Italian dinner.

Forks Over Knives Plant-Based Pesto Penne

Bring a taste of summer into your Valentine’s kitchen with this simple recipe from Forks Over Knives for Pesto Penne. Fresh basil creates the base for the oil-free sauce. Then, whole grain pasta, broccoli, and tomatoes add gorgeous colors. This is a great recipe for beginner cooks!

Valentine’s Vegan Lemony Kale Rigatoni Pasta

For a fancier, upscale pasta dish, try this Lemony Kale Rigatoni Pasta recipe. White wine is reduced then paired with lemon for a delicious, oil-free sauce. Then, the ridges of rigatoni noodles work great for holding that savory sauce. But, the ultimate touch comes from the chopped pistachios that garnish the dish. Your date won’t even guess this recipe is vegan!

Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Spicy Tunisian Chermoula Sauce

For a hearty plant-based “steak”, think of cauliflower! These hearty Roasted Cauliflower Steaks are topped with a Spicy Chermoula Sauce for a satisfying and spice entree. Chermoula is a Tunisian sauce that includes jalapeno, ginger, mint, avocado, and more. In turn, a mix of big, bold flavors hits your palette. This is a recipe that shouts for love.

Whole Roasted Vegan Argentinian Cauliflower – Oil-Free Recipe

Another stunning cauliflower dish is this Whole Roasted Argentinian Cauliflower. The secret to this oil-free recipe is steaming the cauliflower first. Then, you place the entire head in a screaming-hot oven. This gives you a beautiful char and sweet, tender stalks. Top with a tangy chimichurri sauce. This is a dish made for sharing.

Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon – Perfect Valentine’s Entree

Besides cauliflower, mushrooms also work great as a stand-in for meat during a romantic plant-based Valentine’s dinner. This easy recipes for Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon from ElaVegan is everything you want it to be. There are a hearty chunks of mushrooms, onions, and carrots. Plus, a rich, savory sauce holds everything together. Serve over mashed potatoes for an impressive entree.

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Vegan Chocolate Coconut Truffles

When dinner is done, let’s hope you saved room for dessert! These Vegan Chocolate Coconut Truffles are the perfect sweet bite to finish the meal. Dates, oats, cocoa powder, and almond butter combine for a rich, two-bite treat. Then, you can roll the truffles in coconut flake, powdered berry powder, or brown rice flour. In fact, if you and your date like to cook, this is the perfect recipe to make together!

Valentine’s Chocolate Hazelnut New-Tella and Strawberries

Another rich chocolate treat to finish you Valentine’s Day meal is this intense Chocolate Hazelnut New-Tella. This vegan recipe combines roasted hazelnuts and almonds. Then, dates add natural sweetness. Use this as a spread on crisp apples or sliced pears. Or, use to dip juicy strawberries.

Unbelievable Plant-Based Chocolate Avocado Pudding

For more rich, chocolate decadence, try out this Unbelievably Delicious Vegan Chocolate Avocado Pudding. First, avocadoes and dates create an intense, sweet base. Then, good quality cocoa powder packs that chocolatey flavor. Finally, top it with your favorite plant-based indulgences. Chopped pecans, goji berries, toasted coconut flake, and hemp seeds make a stunning presentation. An easy and satisfying dessert!

Mini Raspberry-Lemon Valentine’s Cheesecakes

A classic dessert to enjoy on Valentine’s Day is cheesecake. Well, these Mini Raspberry-Lemon Plant-Based Cheesecakes are simply adorable! A vegan base comes from cashews, dates, and millet. Plus, a simple raspberry gives these a beautiful finish. The secret to these cute desserts are the heart-shaped silicon molds used to make the cheesecakes. You can also use these molds to make cookies, muffins, and candy.

Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes

These Vegan Strawberry Cupcakes from Forks Over Knives are the perfect treat to share with kids on a Valentine’s Day. Besides baking a delicious plant-based dessert, kids can have fun decorating the plant-based cupcakes with strawberry frosting, fresh berries, cocoa nibs, or chocolate chips. Plus, you can enjoy the leftovers (and the love) days later!

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