21 Best Vegan Party Recipes for the New Year to Wow Guests

Planning a New Year’s Eve party and want to make sure everyone leaves talking about your fabulous cooking? I've got you covered! Recently, I decided to throw an all-vegan bash, and let me tell you, it was a hit. If you're like me and worried about impressing a crowd with completely plant-based dishes, worry no more.

I've curated the "21 Best Vegan Party Recipes for the New Year to Wow Guests." From savory appetizers to delectable desserts, these recipes are not only packed with flavor but also bound to satisfy even the most die-hard meat lovers. So, get ready to start the new year with a bang and a belly full of amazing vegan food.

1. Vegan Spinach and Artichoke Dip

This creamy, flavorful dip is a sure crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

• 1 can of artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 cup of fresh spinach
• 1 cup of vegan cream cheese
• 1/2 cup of vegan mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup of nutritional yeast
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together the artichokes, spinach, cream cheese, mayonnaise, nutritional yeast, and garlic.
3. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20 minutes or until bubbly.
5. Serve warm with crackers or bread.

2. Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Perfectly crispy and spicy, these bites are a healthier take on the classic wings.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of cauliflower, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1 cup of flour
• 1 cup of water
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of paprika
• 1 cup of buffalo sauce

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 450°F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, water, garlic powder, and paprika to form a batter.
3. Dip each cauliflower piece into the batter and place on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Remove from the oven and toss in buffalo sauce.
6. Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
7. Serve with vegan ranch dressing.

3. Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

These bite-sized delights are stuffed with a cheesy, garlicky filling.

Ingredients:

• 12 large mushrooms, stems removed
• 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup of vegan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, vegan cheese, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff each mushroom cap with the mixture.
4. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes.
5. Serve hot.

4. Guacamole and Tortilla Chips

A classic party favorite with a vegan twist.

Ingredients:

• 3 avocados, mashed
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Tortilla chips for serving

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine the mashed avocados, lime juice, onion, and tomato.
2. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Serve immediately with tortilla chips.

5. Vegan BBQ Jackfruit Sliders

A savory, tangy delight that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 2 cans of young jackfruit, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of BBQ sauce
• Slider buns
• Coleslaw for topping

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Shred the jackfruit using your hands or a fork.
3. Mix with BBQ sauce and spread on a baking sheet.
4. Bake for 25 minutes.
5. Serve on slider buns with coleslaw.

6. Vegan Cheese Platter

A selection of vegan cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers.

Ingredients:

• Various vegan cheeses (cheddar, brie, gouda, etc.)
• Grapes, sliced apples
• Nuts (almonds, walnuts)
• Crackers

Instructions:

1. Arrange the vegan cheeses, fruits, nuts, and crackers on a platter.
2. Serve.

7. Vegan Sushi Rolls

Fresh and flavorful sushi without the fish.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups of cooked sushi rice
• Nori sheets
• 1 cucumber, sliced into thin strips
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Soy sauce for serving

Instructions:

1. Lay a nori sheet on a bamboo mat.
2. Spread an even layer of sushi rice over the nori.
3. Add cucumber and avocado slices.
4. Roll tightly and slice into bite-sized pieces.
5. Serve with soy sauce.

8. Vegan Baked Ziti

A comforting and hearty dish that’s perfect for the colder months.

Ingredients:

• 12 oz of ziti pasta
• 2 cups of marinara sauce
• 1 cup of vegan ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup of vegan mozzarella cheese
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the pasta according to package instructions.
3. In a baking dish, layer the cooked ziti, marinara sauce, and vegan ricotta.
4. Top with vegan mozzarella.
5. Bake for 25 minutes.
6. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

9. Vegan Mini Quiches

These savory little treats are perfect for a party.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of vegan pie crust
• 1 cup of chickpea flour
• 1 cup of water
• 1/2 cup of nutritional yeast
• 1 cup of chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, onions)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out the pie crust and cut into small circles to fit in a mini muffin tin.
3. In a bowl, whisk together chickpea flour, water, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
4. Fill each crust with the vegetable mixture.
5. Pour the chickpea batter over the vegetables.
6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
7. Serve warm.

10. Vegan Stuffed Peppers

A flavorful and colorful dish that’s both healthy and filling.

Ingredients:

• 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1 cup of quinoa, cooked
• 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of corn
• 1 cup of diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, salt, and pepper.
3. Stuff each bell pepper half with the mixture.
4. Place in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes.
5. Serve hot.

11. Vegan Caesar Salad

A classic salad made vegan and just as delicious.

Ingredients:

• 1 head of romaine lettuce, chopped
• 1/2 cup of vegan Caesar dressing
• Croutons
• Vegan Parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl, toss together romaine lettuce, dressing, croutons, and vegan Parmesan cheese.
2. Serve immediately.

12. Vegan Chocolate Fondue

A sweet and indulgent treat perfect for dipping.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup of coconut milk
• Fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas, etc.)

Instructions:

1. In a saucepan, melt the chocolate chips with coconut milk over low heat.
2. Stir until smooth.
3. Transfer to a fondue pot and keep warm.
4. Serve with fresh fruit for dipping.

13. Vegan Nachos

An easy and customizable appetizer that everyone will love.

Ingredients:

• Tortilla chips
• 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup of vegan cheese, shredded
• 1 jalapeño, sliced
• Salsa for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet.
3. Sprinkle black beans, vegan cheese, and jalapeño slices over the chips.
4. Bake for 10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
5. Serve with salsa.

14. Vegan Empanadas

Flaky pastries filled with savory goodness.

Ingredients:

• 1 package of vegan pie crust
• 1 cup of diced potatoes
• 1 cup of diced carrots
• 1 cup of green peas
• 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Roll out pie crust and cut into circles.
3. In a bowl, mix together potatoes, carrots, green peas, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
4. Spoon the vegetable mixture onto each circle of crust and fold to seal.
5. Place on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes.
6. Serve warm.

15. Vegan Chocolate Cake

A rich and decadent dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups of flour
• 1 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1 cup of water
• 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon of vinegar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking soda.
3. Add water, vegetable oil, vinegar, and vanilla extract.
4. Mix until smooth.
5. Pour into a greased cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes.
6. Let cool before serving.

16. Sweet Potato and Black Bean Tacos

These tacos are hearty, flavorful, and easy to make.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 teaspoon of cumin
• 1 teaspoon of chili powder
• Corn tortillas
• Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Toss diced sweet potatoes with cumin and chili powder.
3. Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes.
4. In a bowl, mix roasted sweet potatoes with black beans.
5. Serve in corn tortillas and garnish with fresh cilantro.

17. Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

A classic treat made vegan without losing any of the deliciousness.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 cup vegan butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup vegan chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, mix together flour and baking soda.
3. In another bowl, cream together vegan butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
4. Add vanilla extract to the wet ingredients.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips.
7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
9. Let cool before serving.

18. Vegan Stuffed Shells

Creamy and comforting, these stuffed shells are a party favorite.

Ingredients:

• 12 jumbo pasta shells
• 1 cup of vegan ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup of spinach, chopped
• 2 cups of marinara sauce
• Fresh basil for garnish

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions.
3. In a bowl, mix together vegan ricotta cheese and spinach.
4. Stuff each shell with the ricotta mixture.
5. Spread a layer of marinara sauce in a baking dish.
6. Arrange the stuffed shells on top of the sauce.
7. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells.
8. Bake for 20 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

19. Vegan Potato Skins

Crispy and loaded, these potato skins are irresistible.

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 cup of vegan cheese, shredded
• 1/2 cup of green onions, chopped
• Vegan sour cream for serving

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Bake potatoes for 1 hour or until tender.
3. Let cool, then cut in half and scoop out the centers.
4. Fill each skin with vegan cheese and green onions.
5. Broil for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
6. Serve with vegan sour cream.

20. Vegan Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

These cookies are sweet, buttery, and perfect for a party.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of flour
• 1/2 cup of vegan butter
• 1/4 cup of sugar
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup of raspberry jam

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a bowl, cream together vegan butter and sugar.
3. Add vanilla extract and mix well.
4. Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.
5. Roll dough into balls and place on a baking sheet.
6. Make an indentation in each ball and fill with raspberry jam.
7. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
8. Let cool before serving.

21. Vegan Pecan Pie

Rich, gooey, and perfect for ending the night on a high note.

Ingredients:

• 1 vegan pie crust
• 1 cup of pecans, chopped
• 1 cup of maple syrup
• 1/4 cup of coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons of cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spread chopped pecans in the pie crust.
3. In a saucepan, combine maple syrup, coconut milk, cornstarch, and vanilla extract.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened.
5. Pour the mixture over the pecans in the pie crust.
6. Bake for 40-45 minutes.
7. Let cool before serving.

Conclusion

These 21 vegan party recipes will ensure your New Year’s celebration is a hit, leaving guests impressed and satisfied. Each dish is flavorful and easy to make, proving that vegan cuisine can be both delicious and crowd-pleasing. Let’s toast to a fantastic, plant-based year ahead!