How to prepare a restaurant-quality vegetarian menu for a special September dinner
A special dinner deserves a carefully crafted menu, even when you choose a completely vegetarian option. Get inspired to create a harmonious experience and wow your guests.
A vegetarian dinner with an irresistible touch
If you want to transform a September evening into a special occasion, you can choose a vegetarian menu featuring carefully selected flavors, pairings, and presentation. With the first cooler evenings, you can play with different textures and aromas, creating a harmonious flow between courses and giving the table that refined touch that evokes a restaurant experience.
Eggplant meatballs
Eggplant meatballs are vegetarian morsels with a soft inside and crispy outside, made with eggplant, breadcrumbs, Parmigiano Reggiano, egg, garlic, and parsley. After coating them in breadcrumbs, you can fry them until golden brown and serve them while still hot.
Smart tip: If you want to skip frying, you can bake the meatballs at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes. Test with a few pieces first, so you can adjust the cooking time and temperature based on your oven.
Soy spaghetti
Soy spaghetti is a vegetarian version with carrots, zucchini, peppers, and onions sautéed in a wok. You can season them with light and dark soy sauces and add sesame oil at the end, which gives the dish a fragrant note.
Smart tip: cut the vegetables as finely as possible, aiming for a thickness similar to that of soy spaghetti.
Pasta alla Norma
Pasta alla Norma is a Sicilian specialty made with pasta topped with fresh tomato sauce and fried eggplant slices. Garlic and basil are added, and it's served with a generous sprinkling of grated Sicilian ricotta salata.
Smart tip: if the tomato sauce is a little acidic, you can add a level teaspoon of sugar.
Vegetables sautéed with soy sauce and ginger
Stir-fried vegetables with soy sauce and ginger are a Chinese side dish that combines cabbage, carrots, zucchini, onion, and mushrooms. Stir-fry the vegetables with ginger and season with soy sauce for a colorful and spicy combination.
Smart tip: You can serve the sautéed vegetables with rice or use them as a topping for noodles.