Top 10 vegetarian dishes fit for a sumptuous wedding feast
Brenda Article was written by Sarah Rigos, founder of bridal registry website Starlight Registry
Just because you are vegetarian does not mean that you can’t have a fabulous wedding supper! In fact, there are so many options to choose from that if they are done properly, the chances are that even non-vegetarian guests will not be able to tell the difference.
There are plenty of wonderful dishes to choose from when creating your all-vegetarian dinner, so sit back and browse through some of these tasty ideas and see if there is anything that catches your eye; or puts your taste buds in motion.
Spinach and Mushroom Phyllo triangles can be an elegant addition to any wedding menu. The light layers of phyllo crust are buttery and the mushroom and spinach leave a rich taste on the pallet. Used as a side dish this selection adds an interesting layer to any entree choice.
Kamut Penne with Tomato Sauce. While anything with tomato sauce is not usually recommended for a wedding (given all the light coloured finery) this is a wonderful dish that can be adapted with an Alfredo sauce if you are truly concerned about the sauce. Add a crumbled walnut topping for an eye-popping (and mouth watering) twist.
Ravioli is always a good choice for an entree. Again, this dish can be adapted with a cheesy Alfredo sauce if you are concerned about spillage.
Mushroom and Spinach Quiche is always a good choice for a wedding. The quiche can be served in squares or triangles and is very filling without being messy.
Pasta Primavera is always a rousing success at any event. Add a light cream sauce and you will have your guests (vegetarian or not) talking about your wedding dinner for months to come.
Roasted Garden Vegetables are a good choice no matter what you choose as an entrée. Choose colorful vegetables; baby potatoes, baby carrots, broccoli tips and snow peas tossed together make for a colorful mix.
Grilled Portobello mushrooms are a meal in and of themselves. Served over wild rice these elegant additions to any menu make for a very filling addition to any wedding menu.
Vegetable Lasagna is an option that has been increasing in popularity and there are plenty of caterers that make a fantastic version of this delicious and filling dish.
Rice Pilaf is a filling and versatile addition to any wedding menu. It can be served as a base for an entrée or it can be a side dish all by itself.
Vegetarian Swedish Meatballs are made either with tofu or with soy food substitute for meat, but given the right seasonings there is really no difference in flavor from regular Swedish meatballs, and can be an excellent addition to any wedding menu.
While these are by no means the only types of vegetarian dishes available for your wedding dinner, perhaps they will give you an idea of the kinds of menu options available and will hopefully help your creative juices flowing when it comes to the many delicious kinds of food that are available for vegetarian wedding menus.
recipes featured:
spinach and mushroom phyllo, vegetarian swedish meatballs, rice pilaf
spinach-mushroom-quiche, roasted vegetables, vegetable lasagna, grilled and stuffed portobello mushrooms
Article courtesy of Starlight Registry
Reader Comments (6)
We did all vegetarian for cocktail hour and dinner and we tried hard to make sure our guests were well fed. The mains were Italian (eggplant parm or tortellini), and we had extra appetizers (Mediterranean, Indian, fun snacks like boardwalk fries and soft pretzels) and extra dessert put out along with our cake.
Wonderful ideas, Brenda :) Thanks for sharing.
xo, Chrissy
This all looks and sounds delicious! Great ideas!
These would be good for any event!
yumm! We're always on the hunt for good veggie plate ideas!
So glad you all liked the post!