The move towards a more plant-based diet has steadily been gaining momentum over the last couple of years. Many converts is singing about their new-found love of all things plant and plant-based.
At Laughing Chefs we have known for a long time the power of plants – only using the freshest seasonal vegetables, and offering creative vegetarian and vegan dishes for those wishing to substitute.
If you are team plant lovers and getting married, now is your chance to show your nearest and dearest how delicious and inventive vegetable-based dishes can be. Whether you decide to include a few phenomenal veggie dishes alongside meat dishes or have the entire meal be meat-free, here are some fresh ideas for your wedding menu:
Canapes
Get your guests in the mood by kicking off your wedding menu with these tasty vegetable bites:
- Butternut and cashew popiahs with hoisin drizzle
- Pumpkin cakes with caramelised onions, feta cream, and spring onions
- Crispy tofu fried skewers with fresh mango salsa
- Spinach, feta, olive, and dill triangles
- Caramelised onion quiche with tomato chutney and rocket
- Crostini with avo, marinated tomato, and toasted pumpkin seeds
- Watermelon bites with pistachio, black pepper, and balsamic glaze
Starter
Light, fresh and flavourful salads (from Asian flavours to Middle Eastern spices) comforting soups, a mezze of homemade hummus, spiced flat bread, and purees, who said vegetable-based starters should be boring! Here are some of our favourite ones:
- Mezze – Olives, Sun-blushed tomatoes, spiced flatbreads, baba ghanoush, pomegranate molasses, hummus, roasted peppers, and fresh cucumber
- Beetroot carpaccio with cream cheese triangles and blueberry coulis
- French onion soup
- Curried butternut soup
- Asian salad with sesame seeds, pickled cucumber, and red onions
The Main Event
No butternut slice or stuffed pepper to see here. These mains can hold their own against a meaty main.
- Butternut risotto with gruyere cheese, rocket, and walnuts
- Roast sweet potatoes with honey and tahini served on garlicky pumpkin puree
- Plant-based sausages on melting onions with sundried tomato vinaigrette
- Eggplant parmigiana topped with herbed breadcrumbs, roasted tomato sauce, and basil
Desserts
Desserts containing no dairy can be just as sweet. These delicious vegan treats will not disappoint:
- Lime and coconut panna cotta
- Pear and caramel tartlets
- Vegan chocolate brownies
- Caramelised peaches with vegan ice cream
- Coconut bollas in cinnamon syrup
If you are looking for some inspiration for your vegetarian or vegan wedding catering get in touch on 0725114946 or send us an email to info@laughingchefs.co.za
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