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Anybody have any good ideas? I have a few vegetarians and maybe 1 / 2 vegan who will be attending. Being considerate of personal pallates, I wouldn't want to be inconsiderate and only have salad and cake for them.

If you have some ideas for vegetarian entrees that are good for a dinner reception please share. So far I have:

Vegetable Lasagna (which isn't vegan friendly unless the caterer uses soy cheese...but I don't know how well that would taste)
Eggplant Parmesean (same)
Couscous with Vegetables
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    shano06shano06
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    Butternut Squash Ravioli
    Sauteed Veggies
    Stuffed Mushrooms
    Anything Pasta

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    [QUOTE]Anybody have any good ideas? I have a few vegetarians and maybe 1 / 2 vegan who will be attending. Being considerate of personal pallates, I wouldn't want to be inconsiderate and only have salad and cake for them. If you have some ideas for vegetarian entrees that are good for a dinner reception please share. So far I have: Vegetable Lasagna (which isn't vegan friendly unless the caterer uses soy cheese...but I don't know how well that would taste) Eggplant Parmesean (same) Couscous with Vegetables
    Posted by MrsSmith2Be02[/QUOTE]

    <div>Staying away from cheese is a good way to cover the vegetarians and vegans so I like the idea of couscous and vegetables. Or you could also do penne pasta and vegetables or an open faced sweet potato with vegetables on top of it. Potatoes and veggies could also work...</div>
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    In Response to <a href="http://forums.theknot.com/Sites/theknot/Pages/Main.aspx/cultural-wedding-boards_african-american-weddings_vegetarian-menu-option?plckFindPostKey=Cat:Cultural%20Wedding%20BoardsForum:400Discussion:61040940-24cc-4a95-b901-22623ea20379Post:a889aabd-1838-4394-88aa-69b3ac6a82e8">Re: Vegetarian Menu Option</a>:
    [QUOTE]Butternut Squash Ravioli Sauteed Veggies Stuffed Mushrooms Anything Pasta
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    <div>Stuffed mushroom cap is a great idea!</div>
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    Yea, that's what I thought too. Stay away from cheese and I should be good.

    Stuff the mushroom cap with what?

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    Stuffed mushrooms usually have cheese :/ Squash ravioli is a good balance. So long as there is no cheese
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    [QUOTE]Yea, that's what I thought too. Stay away from cheese and I should be good. Stuff the mushroom cap with what?
    Posted by MrsSmith2Be02[/QUOTE]

    You can stuff them with spinach or couscous.
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    [QUOTE]Yea, that's what I thought too. Stay away from cheese and I should be good. Stuff the mushroom cap with what?
    Posted by MrsSmith2Be02[/QUOTE]

    <div>Well I guess now that I think about it...it's usually cheese and it's more of an appetizer but if they could do something with a portabella mushroom that would be nice...</div><div>
    </div><div>I am sure the caterer could come up with suggestions for you. </div>
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    [QUOTE]Stuffed mushrooms usually have cheese :/ Squash ravioli is a good balance. So long as there is no cheese
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    </div><div>it will be hard to stay away from chesse cause cheese is on damn near everything...</div><div>
    </div><div>i dont eat chesse and i ALWAYS have to ask them to hold the cheese or if it has cheese on it lol </div><div>
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    Check these out:

    Entree Ideas for Vegan Weddings

    Mediterranean-style Entrees:

    • Spicy ratatouille served over rice
    • Couscous stuffed portabello mushrooms
    • Pasta primavera with seasonal vegetables with sauteed onions or marinara sauce
    • Mushroom phyllo roulade with smoked-paprika creme
    • Tofu-squash ravioli in a cashew cream sauce
    • Roasted bell peppers stuffed with bulgur, herbs, artichoke hearts, kalamata olives, and toasted pine-nut stuffing
    • Roasted vegetable lasagna with vegan ricotta, broccoli rabe with white beans, sundried tomatoes, chili, and garlic

    American-style Entrees:

    • Rice with slivered almonds and snap peas
    • Southern fried mock chicken with BBQ sauce
    • Seitan meatloaf with mushroom gravy
    • Lemon-rosemary mock chicken
    • Mushroom ragout with pasta
    • Refried black beans and tomato rice with guacamole
    • Sweet plantains and corn tortillas with pico de gallo
    • Stuffed butternut squash
    • Peppers stuffed with rice and vegetables

    Asian-style Entrees:

    • Seitan and veggie skewers with plum sauce
    • Vegetable Thai curry with steamed quinoa
    • Angel hair pasta with vegetables in a ginger soy sauce
    • Vegetable Samosas and Pakoras
    • Chickpea curry
    • Spiced spinach and potatoes with mango chutney
    • Pistachio-crusted tofu over horseradish potatoes and wilted spinach

    Side Dishes for Weddings

    • Garlic Mashed potatoes
    • Herb roasted vegetables
    • Collard greens
    • Sauteed vegetable ragout
    • Vegetable skewers with garlic and rosemary
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     What is a mock chicken?

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    [QUOTE] What is a mock chicken?
    Posted by MrsSmith2Be02[/QUOTE]

    <div>To be honest I really wouldn't go there, I am guessing it's meat like tofu substitute for chicken. Stick with veggies and carbs and don't incorporate any meat substitutes. I think especially for vegans...</div><div>
    </div><div>I only eat seafood and if there wasn't a fish option, I would much rather veggies over tofu...some don't really like it. </div>
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    [QUOTE]In Response to Re: Vegetarian Menu Option : <strong>To be honest I really wouldn't go there, I am guessing it's meat like tofu substitute for chicken. </strong>Stick with veggies and carbs and don't incorporate any meat substitutes. I think especially for vegans... I only eat seafood and if there wasn't a fish option, I would much rather veggies over tofu...some don't really like it. 
    Posted by rowenac82[/QUOTE]

    Mock Chicken is basically a protein plant based substitute meat

    <div>I agree with Ro. I like it because I used to be vegetarian but its tricky and if the caterer doesnt normally work with it ,downright nasty</div>
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    Oh I wasn't planning on using it, I was just wondering. Yes, I would definately stick with what has a KNOWN taste. ;) Thanks ladies!
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    Hey Twin,

    We are having Pasta Primavera for ours (may not be Vegan friendly though because I think it has a butter based sauce)

     I was @ a wedding this past weekend and the vegetarian option was called a Napoleon I think. It was a bunch of grilled vegetables (peppers, mushrooms, zucchini, etc) stacked and served on top of rice.
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