Vegan Meal Ideas for Special Occasions and Celebrations - Brown Living™

Foods that do not involve animal-based or animal-sourced products in their preparation are called vegan meals. Plant-based products like beans, grains, veggies, or legumes replace products that are in any way related to animals.


If you are already aware of what vegan meals mean, you might still not have an extensive idea about the countless recipes that one can try out to see what going vegan truly means.


Veganism is not just about diet-related consciousness. It is a way of life that aims to care for animals and the environment. Since World Vegan Day, celebrated on the 1st of November, is right around the corner, learning about some easy yet fancy vegan recipes can change your outlook towards veganism.

Here are some trouble-free vegan meal ideas you must check out.

Starters and Appetisers

An ideal appetiser must be succulent yet easy to make. Nobody wants to spend all their energy preparing appetisers when there is a party to organise. Some easily preparable options include:

  • Eggplant Pizza: It’s a super simple option. Roast the eggplant. Coat the pieces with layers of marinara sauce and dairy-free mozzarella. If neither of them is available, fresh tomatoes work just fine. Since eggplants are known for their flavours, this dish will be perfectly pleasing to your taste buds.
  • Stuffed Spinach Bites: Are your guests craving something cheesy and salted? This is the dish you should go for. The soothing and crispy green outer layer is chiefly veggies. And inside, you’ll find delicious potato-based molten cheese. It is a total crowd-pleaser. Need an additional layer of tanginess? Easy. Just dip the bites in marinara sauce.
  • Fruity walnut biscuits: This is the kind of dish that requires very little preparation. Even a child can make it. Just dip the fruits available in sweetened maple syrup and then load them over homemade walnut biscuits.

Proper Meals and Main Courses

Everyone, whether vegan or not, is served the main course. Thus, these meals must be cooked in a nutritious way that is appealing to the crowd. Plant-based main course ideas include:


  • Coconut Rice: This is a wholesome meal where jasmine rice is curried first and later cooked in coconut milk. To make it more vitamin-packed, top with tofu. Tofu is a protein-rich vegan alternative to cottage cheese. Lastly, serve after garnishing it with some mint or toasted coconut.
  • Vegan Pasta: Pasta can be plant-based, without any use of milk whatsoever. You can cook a sauce based on cashews and plant-based milk. Boil pasta the traditional way. Coat the pasta in the vegan sauce. Then season the mixture with sauteed brussel sprouts, salt and a requisite amount of pepper. This creamy pasta recipe is bound to turn out mouth-watering.
  • Bean Tacos: This decadent dish needs the least effort. Just add black beans to sauteed vegetables and spices. After this step, fill this mixture into warm tortillas. That’s it! If you want to top the tacos with something, fresh avocados and chopped cilantro work the best.

Savoury Desserts 

People think making equally fulfilling desserts without eggs and milk is impossible. If you think so too, this is for you. Vegan alternatives are available for almost everything. You can easily replace milk with unsweetened soy milk or even oat milk. If the texture of eggs is what you need, a mix of ground flax seeds and water can play a perfect substitute. Always be creative with different ingredients to see what works best for you.  


Countless plant-based dessert recipes can be fashioned just out of experimentation. Some of the most loved ones include Vegan cheesecakes, apple crumbles and dairy-free avocado pies. To make cheesecakes, use cashew-based filling on nut crusts. Apple crumbles can be prepared using oats, coconut oil, cinnamon and spicy, baked apples. Similarly, avocado pies are prepared using a tasty crust of almonds, dates and cashews. 

Final Review

As we move closer to International Vegan Day, we must make ourselves and others aware of the perks of going vegan. As we said, veganism is not just limited to dietary awareness. It is a lifestyle. Introduce vegan meals to your friends and family at parties and celebrations.  Incorporating vegan essentials into our lives can cater to all our nutritional requirements and provide healthier alternatives to animal-based food products.

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