New Vegan Goodies from The Vegan Larder
You’re going to be amazed at all these delicious vegan French Recipes! French Food isn’t synonymous with vegan cuisine, however if like me, you’ve travelled to France and been surprised with a delicious stew, salad or pastry, you might change your mind. From bouncy fresh starters made with thrifty ingredients such as celeriac, through to rich tomato based stews, there is abundance of naturally vegan food available if you know where to look.
Coupled with very clever patisserie that can now be found in larger cities (hello vegan macarons and croissant!) and classic dishes being given the vegan treatment, you can now say Oui more often than not to French Cuisine.
Here are some utterly delicious dishes that you can make yourself at home, bringing the Bistro vibe into your kitchen. Some of the patiserrie might take a little longer, but it will be well worth your while. Just be sure to always ALWAYS use the best produce possible and you’ll be visiting France with your tastebuds in no time!
French Style Salads
Salads made with the freshest produce, dressed in perfectly balanced dressings are a joy to eat, and these French salads are always a favourite. With salads that are focused on the best produce, such as crunchy carrots or baby potatoes, dressed in tangy lemon juice and dijon mustard vinaigrettes, these delicious French style salads are perfect for a side dish or starter. From vegan nicoise salad to the classic grated Carrotes Rapees, there is a French salad that you’ll love.
Vegan Celeriac Remoulade
Celeriac, also known as celery root is delicious when finely julienned or grated, then tossed in a light tangy remoulade dressing. This version is vegan, so contains no dairy or eggs!
Warm Herbed French Potato Salad (no mayo)
A tangy and refreshing French potato salad with a champagne dijon vinaigrette & fresh herbs. It’s a perfect salad for a BBQ or outdoors lunch as it contains no mayo.
Photo credit: The Short Order Cook
Vegan Salade Nicoise
All the flavour of the original Nicoise salad, but without any eggs or fish! This light and flavorful vegan take on the classic salad with green beans and potatoes is the ultimate spring or summer dish.
Vegetables and Stews
French vegan recipes are their tastiest when made with plenty of fresh vegetables. With classics such as ratatouille and it’s grown up cousin Tian, through to layered dishes of hearty potatoes, you’ll not miss out on delicious flavor, French style on a plant-based diet. Whether the vegetables have been roasted in good extra virgin olive oil, or have been made with vegan butter, these dishes are rich with good vegetables such as red pepper, ripe tomatoes, and of course, plenty of garlic cloves and onions.
Blushing Beetroot and Potato Boulangere
A potato boulangere is traditionally slow cooked sliced potatoes, in a light vegetable broth. This version also contains beetroot for a delicate blush. A delicious vegetarian recipe that is perfect for serving with stews and for wintery feasts.
One-Pot Ratatouille in 30 minutes! (Quick & Easy)
This quick version of Ratatouille t is cooked on a stovetop for just 30 minutes. A delicious summer stew with that makes the most of seasonal tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, and bell pepper.
Photo credit: My Pure Plants
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a delicious and spectacular vegan gluten-free dish that will be a star of any table. Packed with layers of courgettes and peppers and slow cooked in a tomato sauce, it is the perfect way to make the most of fresh summer produce.
Photo credit: Happy Kitchen Rocks
Best Vegan Dauphinoise Potatoes (no cream, dairy-free)
Utterly delicious dish of vegan dauphinoise potatoes, made without cream, instead with cashews and cauliflower, turned into a creamy, dairy-free sauce. With a crispy au gratin top.
Photo credit: Plant Based Red Head
Tian: Roasted Summer Vegetables (French Tian)
A French tian dish of roasted summer vegetables is a popular Provençal classic. It’s similar to a ratatouille, however is served in layers which make for a beautiful and colourful dish that is perfect for serving guests.
Photo credit: Mad About Macarons
Vegan French Soup Recipes
French soups range from refined veloute’s to hearty chunky stews. Why not try a vegan French onion soup, or a Soup au Pistaou, which is a cozy vegetable broth that’s packed with chunks of vegetables then topped with a pesto that’s made without cheese. All are full of delicious flavour and perfect for warming you up! Don’t forget to make extra vegan garlic bread to mop up the end of your soup!
Vegan Mushroom Veloute
This quick and easy vegan mushroom veloute (or vegan mushroom soup) is bursting with umami flavours. It takes only a few ingredients to make, and only 25 minutes to cook, making it the perfect starter for a winter meal.
Photo credit: This Healthy Kitchen
Vegan Leek & Potato Soup French Style
Deliciously smooth vegan Leek & Potato Soup that has a gorgeous vibrant green colour that comes from the leek greens. Serve hot in winter, or alternatively serve cold for a refreshing Vegan Vichyssoise.
Photo credit: No Sweat Vegan
French Vegetable Soup (Soupe au Pistou)
This is a hearty French vegetable soup (soupe au pistou) from Provence. The secret is the pistou, which is similar to pesto, which is stirred into the soup just before serving.
Photo credit: Cilantro and Citronella
Vegan French Onion Soup
French onion soup is classic for a reason! Loads of yellow onions are very slowly cooked with a vegetable stock in place of the usual beef stock. Top it off with vegan cheese and bread for the ultimate comfort classic.
Photo credit: Short Girl Tall Order
watercress soup (Soupe au Cresson)
This is a Classic French recipe for Watercress Soup, inspired by the harvesting of fresh watercress bundles in Veules-les-Roses, Normandy, France.
Photo credit: Mad About Macarons
Leek And Onion Soup
A classic and delicious vegan leek and onion soup is simple to make and using plentiful and thrifty ingredients. Silky sooth and perfect for warming you up on a cold day.
Photo credit: Greedy Gourmet
French Style Lentil Soup
A warming & hearty vegan soup that is full of lovely lentils & tomatoes. Just like a hug in a bowl!
French Vegan Main Courses
It’s amazing what you can create without using any animal products at all! With main course recipes such as vegan version of Boeuf Bourguignon and a plant based take on Cordon Bleu, not to mention a deliciously flaky tomato tart, you’ll be amazed at how delicious these vegan takes on traditional french cuisine are.
Chestnut and Mushroom Bourguignon
This utterly comforting vegan mushroom bourguignon recipe is the perfect plant based take on the original beef bourguignon recipe. With rich chestnuts and plenty of red wine used to make the classic, deep rich flavor.
Vegan Seitan Bourguignon
If you want a more ‘beefy version of the classic Bourguignon, this Vegan Seitan Bourguignon makes for a deliciously easy yet special dinner.
Photo credit: My Quiet Kitchen
Vegan Cordon Bleu
This amazing Vegan Cordon Bleu is surprisingly made with tofu! It;s crispy on the outside, chewy, and loaded with gooey vegan cheese and smoky vegan ham on the inside.
Photo credit: Zardy Plants
Vegan Quiche without crust.
You can have your quiche and still be vegan! This version is made using Just Egg and is the perfect way to get your vegan fix of delicious quiche.
Photo credit: Vegan Doll House
French rustic tomato tart with puff pastry
Whether you choose to use halved cherry tomatoes or larger red ripe tomatoes, this flaky tomato tart will have you dreaming of hazy days in Provence.
Photo credit: Seven Roses
French Patisserie
If you have ever pressed your nose up against a fancy French patisserie window and dreamed of vegan versions of all the lovely treats inside, these recipes are for you! All the classics that those with a sweet tooth love, from strawberry tarts to vegan macarons, these delicious pastries are French cooking at it’s finest. Make them for a special occasion, or just to treat yourself!
Vegan Strawberry Tart
This is a vegan version of the French Tarte aux Fraises. A vegan strawberry tart with a flakey pastry base, vegan creme patissiere, and a topping of glazed strawberries.
Cinnamon Palmiers
This classic recipe is a simple vegan twist on the famous French Puff Pastry Biscuit. Cinnamon palmiers are crispy, flaky and sweet. Perfect for a little snack.
Photo credit: Vegan on Board
Vegan Macarons
It’s amazing how aquafaba can be turned into these perfect macaron. Made without eggs, this delicacy is as light and crisp as the original.
Photo credit: Baked by Clo
Vegan Lemon Tart
A perfect vegan spin on a French lemon tart, made with a slightly sweet shortcrust and a creamy coconut-milk-based lemon curd.
Photo credit: Steph Sunshine
French Desserts
Have you ever wanted to recreated the scene in Amélie where she cracks her spoon on the golden brown sugar crust on a Creme Brulee but but make it vegan? Or try your hand at a gâteau au yaourt? Well these delicious vegan french recipes for classic desserts are going to help you achieve just that!
Vegan Creme Brulee
Creamy and silky smooth vegan creme brulee with a crisp sugar topping! Make sure to get your teaspoon out for the perfect crack to the top!
Photo credit: This Healthy Kitchen
Vegan Cherry Clafoutis (Gluten-free)
Cherry Clafoutis is a classic dessert. This vegan clafoutis combines the heavenly aroma of sweet fresh cherries and almonds in a cake-like custard, perfect for as an elegant dessert.
Gluten-Free French Apple Cake
This Gluten-Free French Apple Cake is soft, delicate, and full of fresh apple chunks! Perfect with some vegan fromage frais to top!
Photo credit: Strength and Sunshine
Vegan Yogurt Cake : gâteau au yaourt.
Vegan Yogurt Cake is a fluffy, light, and moist snack or dessert cake inspired by the classic French treat gâteau au yaourt. A French home-cooking classic that can be made with just two bowls and a whisk, no fancy equipment.
Photo credit: My Quiet Kitchen
Other French Classic Recipes made Vegan
Crepes made with buckwheat flour are surprisingly easy to make, and we cannot look past the epitome of French baking, the Baguette. These classic French recipes are perfect for making as a quick snack or elegant small plate for lunch or dinner.
French Baguette Recipe
How can you go past a perfectly crispy on the outside, and soft in the middle baguette? They are a classic in every village bakery in France, and are perfect for making a sandwich, scooching around some soup or as a goûter with some vegan butter and chocolate.
Photo credit: The Belly Rules The Mind
Perfect Vegan Crepes
Make these vegan crepes for an elegant dessert, or use them in a savory dish for a delicious starter.
Photo credit: Connoisseurus Veg
Buttery Vegan Brioche
Yes you can have brioche if you are vegan! This version is dairy and egg free, but is so delicate, buttery and light!
Photo credit: Rainbow Nourishments
French buckwheat crepes
These traditional French buckwheat crepes are naturally gluten free and easy to make vegan! Easy to make and perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Photo credit: Go Healthy with Bea
Whether you are looking to serve more vegetarian options for a French inspired dinner, or trying to impress for date night, this collection of Vegan French recipes should inspire you to try out something new!
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