A Very Veggie Valentine’s Day
HEYYY and Happy Valentine’s Day!
Maybe you already have your Valentine’s Day plans… or maybe you even planned them weeks or months ahead. But if you’re like me today, we’re getting creative because we didn’t make any elaborate plans. I like to think creativity thrives under some constraints (*wink wink*). With that said, I’m rolling with my last meatless meal post — read it here afterwards — and sharing some quick and easy vegetarian dishes you can make tonight to share with your loved one(s).
MAIN COURSES
My social media feed has been FILLED with plant-based chefs recently and I’m not complaining. I’ve been following fast fashion campaigner, Venetia La Manna, for years and earlier this week, discovered that her husband, Max, is an award-winning author and low-waste chef. So thank you, Max, for this first recipe that you can make in just FIFTEEN minutes!
15-MINUTE TOMATO PASTA — by Max La Manna
Screenshot: 15-minute tomato pesto pasta by @maxlamanna
This quick and easy vegetarian tomato pasta only takes a few ingredients: olive oil, cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, a pinch of some spices, and tomato purée. Find the full recipe and video on Max’s Instagram here: 15-minute tomato pasta
GREEN PEA PESTO PASTA by Maya
Screenshot: Green pea pesto pasta by @fitgreenmind (Maya)
Find the full recipe and video on Maya’s Instagram here: green pea pesto pasta
SIDE DISHES
Another plant-based creator I’ve been following for a while is @veggiekins, or Remy Park. She creates gluten-free and vegan recipes with influences from her Asian heritage, and French and Brazilian family. She’s been making lots of mocktails — scroll to see one — but for now, here’s a nice vegetable side:
ROASTED BROCCOLINI — by Remy Park
Screenshot: Roasted Broccolini by @veggiekins
Another super quick and easy recipe! The ingredients include broccolini, a neutral oil, salt & pepper, everything bagel chili oil, garlic, and lemon (optional). Find the full recipe on her website here.
MAPLE GLAZED CARROTS — by Carleigh
Screenshot: maple glazed carrots by @plantyou
My mouth is watering just watching this video. They’re giving… Cracker Barrel carrots to me! Find the full recipe on Carleigh’s website here.
DRINKS
As promised from above, here a couple of Remy’s (@veggiekins) mocktail recipes. I think the froth from the Hibiscus Sour looks magical and can’t wait to try making it!
HIBISCUS SOUR — by Remy
Screenshot: hibiscus sour by @veggiekins
All you need is dried hibiscus, a non-alcoholic alternative, simple syrup, fresh lime juice, chickpea brine, and alcohol-free bitters. Find the video on Remy’s Instagram here: hibiscus sour
SUMMER SPARKLER — by Remy
Screenshot: summer sparkler by @veggiekins
I know it’s not summer… but look how pink and fun this drink is! Find Remy’s video on Instagram here: summer sparkler
DESSERTS
I can’t make a vegetarian post without including Sadia, or @pickuplimes, whom I’ve followed since… middle school? She is the OG plant-based creator to me. Here’s MULTIPLE mug cake recipes all in one video! And if you haven’t tried any of her overnight oat recipes before, you should stalk her and find one to try this week.
2-MINUTE MUG CAKES — by Sadia
AVOCADO ICE CREAM — by Halle
Screenshot: avocado ice cream by halle burns
Full video on Halle’s TikTok here: avocado ice cream
YOU GOT THIS
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