Vegan Valentine’s Dinner: What to Cook for your Loved One?

If you’d much prefer a cosy night in over a night out at a restaurant, then you’re in the right place. Having an indoor date night can be incredibly romantic and allows you to express your love through the art of cooking. After all, food is a love language. It’s a beautiful, intimate way to connect and share downtime with someone. 

Whether you’re looking for a comforting bowl of pasta or the perfect plant-based steak, there should be something below that piques your interest. These vegan recipes are sure to make your Valentine’s dinner a meal to remember. 

By: Better Nature

Method: Frying

Difficulty: Beginner

Slightly spicy, fragrant and ridiculously easy to put together–this tempeh stir fry will make the perfect Valentine’s dinner. Serve up with tasty Thai side dishes like cucumber salad and coconut rice. Recipe here.

By: Mr Organic

Method: Cooking, Boiling

Difficulty: Intermediate

Mr Organic’s pillowy gluten-free gnocchi tastes fantastic stirred together with this rich and flavoursome ragu. Garnish with fresh basil and cracked black pepper for that finishing touch. Recipe here.

By: Sproud

Method: Cooking

Difficulty: Beginner

Sometimes the simplest dishes are the tastiest. This chanterelle pasta is comforting, creamy, and just what you need on Valentine’s Day. Serve with fresh herbs like basil or parsley. Recipe here.

By: Violife

Method: Baking

Difficulty: Beginner

What could be more romantic than creamy camembert wrapped in a blanket of delicate puff pastry? It’s not a dinner per se, but it’s the perfect dish to share with your date. You can serve this cheesy, decadent goodness with a side salad and bread. Recipe here.

By: Gaz Oakley

Method: Frying

Difficulty: Beginner

The complex flavours of 5 spice powder go so well when paired with the umami meatiness of mushrooms. This recipe has plenty of nutrients and more-ish flavours, yet it’s so simple to put together. Serve it up on a baking tray as it appears in the picture for a rustic look! Recipe here.

By: Tiba Tempeh

Method: Frying, Cooking

Difficulty: Intermediate

Crispy tempeh, fluffy rice and a rich, savoury sauce all come together to form the perfect, hearty Valentine’s meal–katsu curry. For some extra flair and flavour, garnish your curry with sesame seeds and chilli flakes. Recipe here.

By: The Coconut Collaborative

Method: Boiling, Blending, Simmering

Difficulty: Beginner

Laksa is a Southeast Asian noodle dish with a spicy, fragrant broth. It’s super comforting with lots of nourishment and mouthwatering flavours. This recipe will fill your kitchen with the most irresistible aromas! Recipe here.

By: Mr Organic

Method: Cooking

Difficulty: Intermediate

This winter warmer is delicious, healthy and quick to make! The crispy, umami mushrooms on top really finish this dish off. Recipe here.

By: The Vegan Kind

Method: Cooking, Boiling

Difficulty: Beginner

An easy yet impressive pasta dish. Garnish with generous helpings of vegan parmesan and fresh sage or parsley. Recipe here.

By: Vivera

Method: Frying, Boiling

Difficulty: Beginner

This plant steak is much healthier than the non-vegan classic version, yet it still tastes divine. It’s juicy, umami, with a great meaty texture and served with baby new potatoes, asparagus, vine tomatoes and béarnaise sauce. With a little love and care, you can make this dish look as if it’s come straight out of a gourmet kitchen! Recipe here.

By: OmniPork

Method: Cooking, Tossing, Simmering

Difficulty: Advanced

If your date is a connoisseur for spicy dishes, then these noodles are just what you need to impress. It’s full of flavours and textures, and feel free to add extra chilli if you think it needs it! Recipe here.