Our Top 5 Vegetarian Main Dishes for a Dinner Party
Panic! You are hosting a dinner party with friends or family and you’ve just found out a vegetarian (or worse) a vegan is attending - fear not! We have 10 tried and tested recipes that are all vegetarian, suitable for vegans and definitely ideal for meat eaters alike.
Here are 5 vegetarian main dishes you can look forward to whipping up for a crowd of mixed eaters.
|1. Making burgers or having a BBQ?
No problem, try Nagi's Veggie Burger recipe by RecipeTineats! These tantalising and drool-worthy veggie patties are so tasty your meat-eating friends might just ditch their beef patties. This burger is packed with tons of nutrition and has a delicious taste of its own. It can be very satisfying. Give it a go!
Get the recipe here: Veggie Burger
Image: RecipeTinEats
|2. An Italian feast, the delicious all-vegan Bolognese!
Sneh's (Cook Republic) Mushroom And Lentil Vegan Bolognese are packed with rich flavours. It is absolutely delicious that it's hard to believe it is vegan - and its even missing parmesan.
Find her crowd-pleasing recipe here!
Image: Cook Republic
|3. A Mexican Recipe for a Mexican Fiesta
Recipe must-try! The great thing about this recipe is that it is also suitable for meat eaters to add to their dinner menu. And if you're looking for more oomph, enjoy this delicious Vegetarian Three-Bean Chili by Epicurious as a side dish. Serve it alongside pulled chicken, beef or pork and everyone will be impressed!
Get Recipe here: Vegetarian Three-Bean Chilli
Image: Epicurious
|4. A Sri Lankan Staple for Cooler Months
Why not warm your guest's hearts (and taste buds) with Sri Lankan Cashew Curry that are filled with rich spices such as cumin seeds, turmeric, fennel seeds and of course curry! This recipe is by Emma from My Darling Thyme.
While you can be sure your vegan guests are having a blast with this dish, your meat-eating guests can have the curry as a choice for sides.
Get Recipe here: Sri Lankan Cashew Curry
Image: My Darling Thyme
|5. A Lasagna no one will ever forget
Why not opt for a charcuterie board to start and a vegetarian main like this sublime Vegetable Lasagne by Kate from Cookie & Kate. Accompanied by a simple leafy salad, this lasagna will impress. We're sure of it!
Pair these dishes alongside meat or fish dishes comfortably and show your vegetarian or vegan loved one that you put in the effort without going into too much trouble of course!
Get the recipe here: The Best Vegetable Lasagna
Image: Cookie and Kate
There you have it! Try one of these recipes (or all of them) and let us know how it went in the comment box below. Even better, share with us your photo and hashtag us at #kitchenwaress or @kitchenwaress so we can see how it turns out.
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