These Vegan Date Night Recipes require minimal effort, simple ingredients and are perfect for a special occasion or easy weeknight dinner. These delicious vegan recipes are a great addition to a home date night with the one you love. All are plant-based meals with no animal products and (most) take less than 30 minutes to prepare (giving you plenty of time for extracurricular activities!)
There's nothing more romantic than a quiet evening at home with the one you love. Whether it be a special Vegan Date Night, Valentine's Day or just a romantic night for two, this round-up of Vegan Date Night recipes has lots of options to choose from that fit perfectly with a plant-based diet and a vegan lifestyle. The following 32 vegan dinner recipes pair well with a chilled bottle of white wine and some romantic music. Check them out below.
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🍜 Date Night Pasta Recipes
Topping the list of my all time favorite Vegan Date Night recipes is vegan pasta dishes. And what pairs perfectly with pasta? A simple Massaged Kale Salad and some swirled Vegan Garlic Bread, but of course. Don't forget an appetizer like these Air Fryer Smashed Potatoes and a nice alcoholic beverage like this Tinto de Verano.
🍚 Date Night Rice Dishes
Rice is a staple in many countries, including the good ol' USA. Versatile, satisfying with some great health benefits, rice comes in many forms. Pair the following vegan rice recipes with a Chopped Veggie Salad, Green Beans Almandine, Sautéed Garlic Mushrooms, and my swirled Vegan Garlic Bread.
🍔 Date Night Burger & Taco Recipes
For tacos and burgers, the sauce and toppings are just as important as the main course. If you're looking for a great sauce and/or topping to pair the following dishes with, try my creamy Chipotle Sauce Recipe, my Cilantro Lime Avocado Sauce and my Mango Corn Salsa that pairs well with just about anything. And don't forget my viral recipe on Pinterest to pair with your tacos: Cilantro Lime Rice in Rice Cooker
🍛 Date Night Asian Recipes
Ooh la la, these flavorful, simple Asian Date Night Recipes are just the ticket to an easy, quick meal that will keep you and your partner satisfied all night long. My favorite pairings include this Raw Pad Thai Salad and Thai Pineapple Fried Rice. Don't forget the Mango Sticky Rice for dessert.
🥟 Date Night Indian Recipes
Warm, comforting and exotic describe what the following Date Night Indian Recipes have in store for your taste buds. Pair with some amazing no-yeast garlic Vegan Naan, Aloo Palak and these authentic Bombay Potatoes.
🍝 Date Night Main Dishes
The following vegan main dish recipes take a little extra time, but the end-result deliciousness is well worth it, guaranteed. Suggested pairings include my Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts, Grilled Asparagus With Hollandaise, Roasted Mashed Cauliflower or my 3-ingredient Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes, and easy Vegan Dinner Rolls (don't forget a cocktail, like this Spiced Orange Gin Spritz).
🥘 More Roundup Recipes You'll Love
- 12 Show-Stopping Vegan Main Dishes
- 25 Amazing Vegan Brunch Recipes
- 28 Best Vegan Soup Recipes
- 30 Vegan BBQ Ideas
🍾 Conclusion
Whether you follow a vegan diet, are vegan curious or just looking to incorporate more plants in your daily diet, the good news is, these 32 Vegan Date Night Recipes are simple romantic vegan recipes that will soon become one of your favorite things to include for Vegan Date Night Recipes or an easy weeknight meal.
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📖 Recipe
32 Vegan Date Night Recipes: Cavolo Nero Pasta
Equipment
- Dutch oven or Instant Pot or regular pot
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz dried spaghetti
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 5 oz sun-dried tomatoes thinly sliced
- 1 cup non-dairy heavy cream
- ½ cup vegan parmesan
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions. Depending upon the type of noodles, this should take between 7 and 10 minutes. Drain, but don't rinse.
- In the meantime, while spaghetti is cooking, heat olive oil to a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium. Add minced garlic and stir for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn.
- Add the Cavolo Nero to the skillet.
- Continue to cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until cavolo nero leaves and stalks are wilted.
- Toss in sun-dried tomatoes.
- Stir until tomatoes are well-incorporated with the other ingredients.
- Add the vegan heavy cream.
- Stir well until heated through.
- Add Vegan Parmesan.
- Stir until cavolo nero leaves are well-coated with parmesan.
- Add lemon juice, a sprinkle of sea salt, black pepper, and cooked spaghetti.
- Continue to cook over medium heat until all ingredients are heated thoroughly and ingredients are totally blended. Serve immediately with some garlic bread and a side salad.
Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate.
- Don't overcook the noodles in this "pasta con cavolo nero" or they may turn to mush!
- If you prefer a creamier version of Cavolo Nero Pasta, make the sauce on the side and pour it over the noodles right before serving. This prevents the noodles from absorbing all the sauce.
- If you make the sauce on the side as in the above tip, add a bit of olive oil or vegan butter to the spaghetti noodles after cooking and draining to prevent them from sticking.
swathi says
This is wonderful collection of date night recipes I tried few of them they turned out great .
Deborah says
Thank you Swathi. Which was your favorite?
Marcellina says
Fantastic choices for date night - for vegans or not! Pasta with sun dried tomatoes is calling my name. I see date night coming up!
Deborah says
I love that recipe too! Thank you Marcellina.
Elizabeth says
Such delicious recipes! Thanks for sharing these alternatives!
Deborah says
Thanks much, Elizabeth.
Debra says
So many great recipes to choose from....date night just got a lot more tasty!
Deborah says
Indeed! Thank you Debra.
Gloria says
What a great collection of recipes. Even meat lovers would have a hard time not finding something delicious to eat. Date nights at home are the best.
Deborah says
I so agree. Thank you Gloria.
Charla says
Amazing! I cannot wait to try some of these recipes on my other half. Thank you!
Deborah says
Great to hear. Thanks Charla.
Saif says
I am glad I found some delicious vegan night recipes. Now I know what vegan recipes to make for this dinner. Delicious!!
Deborah says
So happy you found the blog post helpful. Thank you Saif.
Kushigalu says
Amazing collection of recipes. Thanks for sharing.
Deborah says
Your welcome Kushigalu!
Gina Abernathy says
So many fabulous recipe to save and try for date night. I know I will start with pasta and go from there. I have many new recipes to keep on file for more nights.
Deborah says
Thanks Gina. I'm with you on starting with the pasta and working my way down the list.
Kerri says
These are all such cute date night ideas! That avocado pasta is calling my name!
Deborah says
Hahaha. Mine too! Thank you Kerri.