The Super Bowl is a big event, and nearly 40% of people watching it think food is more important than the game.
This means you need to plan a menu that will impress your friends and family. You want to make sure they have a great time eating and watching the game.
Let’s look at some delicious vegetarian options for the Super Bowl.
We have 16 great ideas that are easy to make and fun to eat.
These recipes will help you create a fantastic spread that everyone will love.
Delicious Spinach And Artichoke Dip
Delicious Spinach And Artichoke Dip is a classic party favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 (14 oz) can artichoke hearts
- 1 package frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Combine artichoke hearts, spinach, mayonnaise, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, mozzarella cheese, and garlic in a bowl.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve warm with tortilla chips or pita bread.
Roasted Vegetable Quesadillas
Roasted vegetable quesadillas are a delicious and easy-to-make vegetarian dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed roasted vegetables
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 whole wheat tortillas
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together the roasted vegetables, olive oil, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper.
- Place a tortilla in the oven for 2-3 minutes to warm it up.
- Spoon about 1/2 cup of the vegetable mixture onto half of the tortilla.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the vegetable mixture.
- Fold the tortilla in half to enclose the filling.
- Cook the quesadilla in a large skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.
- Repeat the process with the remaining tortillas and filling.
- Cut the quesadillas into wedges and serve hot.
Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Delicious Italian-inspired dish with crispy eggplant and melted mozzarella cheese.
Ingredients
- 2 large eggplants, sliced
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
- Olive oil for greasing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the breading station with flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each eggplant slice in the flour, then the eggs, and finally the breadcrumbs.
- Grease a baking sheet with olive oil and arrange the breaded eggplant slices.
- Bake the eggplant slices for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- In a separate saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat.
- In a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, create a layer of marinara sauce.
- Arrange a layer of baked eggplant slices on top of the sauce.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan cheese over the eggplant.
- Repeat the layering process until all ingredients are used, ending with a layer of cheese on top.
- Bake the dish in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers
Savory Grilled Portobello Mushroom Burgers are a vegetarian Super Bowl favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 Portobello mushrooms
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce, tomato, and cheese, optional
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and oregano.
- Brush the mixture on both sides of the mushrooms.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Grill the mushrooms for 3-4 minutes per side, or until tender.
- Toast the hamburger buns on the grill.
- Assemble the burgers with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Spicy Black Bean Nachos
Spicy black bean nachos are a flavorful and satisfying vegetarian snack.
Ingredients
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 jalapeno pepper, diced
- 1 packet of tortilla chips
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a large bowl, mix together black beans, red bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno pepper.
- Arrange tortilla chips in a single layer on a baking sheet.
- Spoon the black bean mixture over the tortilla chips.
- Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top.
- Drizzle olive oil over the cheese.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Cauliflower Buffalo Wings
Crispy cauliflower buffalo wings are a vegetarian twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 head of cauliflower
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup buffalo sauce
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Rinse the cauliflower and remove the leaves and stem.
- Cut the cauliflower into bite-sized florets.
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Pour the buttermilk into a separate large bowl.
- Dip each cauliflower floret into the buttermilk, then roll it in the flour mixture to coat.
- Place the coated cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Drizzle with a small amount of vegetable oil and toss to coat.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cauliflower is crispy and golden brown.
- While the cauliflower is baking, heat the buffalo sauce in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Once the cauliflower is done, remove it from the oven and toss it in the buffalo sauce until fully coated.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Vegetarian Chili Con Carne
Hearty vegetarian chili with rich flavors and textures.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked kidney beans
- 2 cups cooked black beans
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Colorful bell peppers filled with savory rice and Cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- Cook the rice, black beans, and corn kernels in a large skillet.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until the onion is translucent.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the rice mixture and top with shredded cheese.
- Drizzle olive oil over the bell peppers and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the bell peppers are tender.
Lentil And Vegetable Curry
Hearty and flavorful lentil and vegetable curry perfect for Super Bowl gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red or brown lentils
- 2 medium onions
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 medium carrot
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils and soak them in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Chop the onions, garlic, carrot, and zucchini into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat and sauté the onions until softened.
- Add the garlic, carrot, and zucchini and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Add the curry powder and cumin and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, and soaked lentils to the pan.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve over rice or with naan bread.
Zucchini And Cheese Fritters
Crispy zucchini and cheese fritters perfect for snacking.
Ingredients
- 1 medium zucchini
- 1 cup grated cheese
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Grate the zucchini and squeeze out excess moisture.
- In a large bowl, combine grated zucchini, cheese, flour, onion, parsley, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the egg and milk.
- Add the egg mixture to the zucchini mixture and stir until just combined.
- Using a 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the mixture into balls and flatten slightly into patties.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the fritters for 3-4 minutes on each side, until crispy and golden brown.
- Remove the fritters from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and enjoy.
Smoky Hummus With Pita Chips
Smoky hummus with pita chips is a delicious and healthy snack.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chickpeas
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup pita chips
Instructions
- Drain and rinse the chickpeas.
- In a blender, combine chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt.
- Blend the mixture on high speed until smooth.
- With the blender running, slowly pour in the olive oil.
- Continue blending until the hummus is creamy and well combined.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Serve the hummus with pita chips.
Caprese Skewers With Fresh Mozzarella
Colorful Caprese skewers with fresh mozzarella, perfect for appetizers.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 10-12 bamboo skewers
Instructions
- Cut the fresh mozzarella into 1/2 inch balls.
- Cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
- Cut the fresh basil leaves into small pieces.
- Thread a cherry tomato, a mozzarella ball, and a basil leaf onto each skewer.
- Drizzle the skewers with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Butternut Squash And Sage Risotto
Creamy butternut squash and sage risotto perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup Arborio rice
- 4 cups vegetable broth, warmed
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Peel, de-seed, and chop the butternut squash into 1-inch cubes.
- Roast the squash in the oven with 1 tablespoon of olive oil until tender.
- In a large saucepan, sauté the onion and garlic until softened.
- Add the Arborio rice and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add the white wine and cook until absorbed.
- Warm the broth and add it to the rice mixture, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring until absorbed.
- After 20-25 minutes of cooking, stir in the roasted squash, butter, and sage.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the risotto hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
Grilled Vegetable Skewers With Chimichurri
Grilled Vegetable Skewers With Chimichurri is a flavorful and healthy dish.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 1 cup fresh oregano
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cup red wine vinegar
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 zucchinis
- 2 yellow squash
Instructions
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- In a food processor, combine parsley, oregano, garlic, red wine vinegar, salt, and black pepper.
- Process until well combined and slightly smooth.
- With the processor running, slowly pour in olive oil.
- Cut the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, onion, zucchinis, and yellow squash into 1-inch pieces.
- Thread the vegetables onto skewers.
- Brush the vegetables with the chimichurri sauce.
- Grill the skewers for 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally.
- Serve the skewers hot with additional chimichurri sauce for dipping.
Quinoa And Black Bean Bowl
A flavorful and nutritious bowl filled with quinoa, black beans, and veggies.
Ingredients
- 1 cup quinoa
- 2 cups water
- 1 can black beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: avocado, salsa, and shredded cheese for topping
Instructions
- Rinse the quinoa in a fine mesh strainer and cook according to package instructions using 2 cups of water.
- In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add the diced red bell pepper to the pan and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the cooked black beans and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To assemble the bowls, divide the cooked quinoa between two bowls and top with the black bean and vegetable mixture.
- Add optional toppings such as diced avocado, salsa, and shredded cheese.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Fried Green Tomato Sandwiches
Crispy fried green tomatoes layered in a sandwich.
Ingredients
- 4 green tomatoes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 4 hamburger buns
- Lettuce
- Mayonnaise
Instructions
- Slice the green tomatoes into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
- In a shallow dish, mix together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Pour buttermilk into a separate shallow dish.
- Dip each tomato slice into the buttermilk, then coat in the flour mixture.
- Heat about 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated tomato slices until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain the fried tomato slices on paper towels.
- Assemble the sandwiches by placing two fried tomato slices on each hamburger bun.
- Top with lettuce and mayonnaise.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Conclusion
You’re now equipped with a winning lineup of veggie delights, a symphony of flavors that will orchestrate a touchdown at your Super Bowl party. Your guests will savor each bite, from creamy dips to savory burgers, as the deliciousness unfolds like a vibrant tapestry, weaving a memorable experience that will leave everyone cheering for more.