I asked for it, and I got it: 23 of the most delectably enticing dishes featuring vegetables. From asparagus to zucchini, these recipes prove that vegetables can be as romantic as chocolate truffles and champagne (though I’m not saying that your Valentine’s dinner can’t have all three!)
All the wonderful entries are listed below in the order in which they were sent to me. These bloggers have worked hard to come up with new, creative recipes, so please visit their blogs to see the amazing dishes they’ve created. Then, once you’ve checked them all out, I hope you’ll come back and vote for the one you would like to see win the contest. The one with the most votes will receive a copy of Nava Atlas’ new cookbook, Vegan Express, which is currently ranked #7 #6 on Amazon’s list of vegan cookbooks, even though it won’t be officially released until tomorrow.
But wait! Everyone who votes will be entered into a random drawing to win another copy of Vegan Express. See the end of this post for details.
Without further ado, our gorgeous entries:
Vegan Molten Chocolate Cakes by Ricki at Diet, Dessert and Dogs
Raw Vegan Carrot Cake with Cashew Cheeze Frosting and Caramel Sauce by Lindsey at Day to Day Vegan
Cocoa Eggplants With Chestnut Hearts by Valentina at Vegan Kitchen
Vietnamese Rolls by Purplesque at Purplesque’s Vox
Lemony Leaves of Love by Alanna (who also entered last year) from A Veggie Venture
Hot Love Carrots by Wendy at Opera Buffo
Firey Red Pepper and Arugula Pesto Cannelloni by Mel Bedggood at melbedggood.com
Spaghetti with Caramelized Veggies in Creamy Red Wine Sauce by Anke at Vegan Bounty
Stir-Fried Okra with Peanuts and Coconut (Bhindi Masala) by Mansi Desai from Food and Fun
Asparagus with Walnut Dressing by Lisa Feather at My Own Sweet Thyme
“I love veggies so much, I’m having them for dessert” Torte by Theresa at Tropical Vegan
Roasted Asparagus with Fruity Rocket Salad by Russ at Carrots!
Orange Vegetable Soup with Black Quinoa by Neta at vegan fun
Cauliflower Couscous with Basil Leaves and Avocado by Coppe at Something About Penguins
Veggie Chili Love by Gail at Cooking at the Pacific Outpost
Rose and Chocolate Pizza by Sinead at Kitchen Dancing
You Float My Boat Cucumber Boats by Diann at Eat’n Veg’n
Roasted Beet & Citrus Salad with Poppy Seed Dressing by Rachel at Coconut & Lime
“Sail Away in a zucchini boat with me…. The best is yet to be!” by Jennifer at Vegesphere
Squash and Beet Dal Soup by Liz at Food Snobbery is my Hobbery
Roasted Sweet Potatoes and Veggies with Orange Caramelized Tofu by Mandy at Vegan Sweetie
Once you’ve visited all the sites and checked out all the entries, please return here to cast your vote in the poll below. While you’re at it, drop me a comment letting me know you’ve voted, and I’ll enter you into a random drawing for your own copy of Vegan Express!
The poll and the comments will close at 6 pm Central time tomorrow night (Feb. 12.) Please, one entry per person. Anonymous posters please include your initials or enough identifying information so that I can tell who the winner is.
Update: Winners have been posted! Thanks to everyone who entered or voted.
Thank you to everyone who entered. Everything looks so delicious that I’m glad that I’m not having to pick a winner!
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