You probably know that oysters are an aphrodisiac, but as a vegetarian, that doesn’t do you much good. Here are some vegetarian aphrodisiacs to consider for Valentine’s day or some other occasion for a romantic meal.
Almonds
* almond cookies
* almondetta
* almond feta
* chickpea "tuna" salad
* Mexican veggie burgers
* Spanish potatoes
Aniseed / Licorice
Annatto
Arugula / Rocket
* arugula salad
* arugula toasts
* herb salad
* More recipes with arugula
Asafetida / Hing
Asparagus
* asparagus leek soup
* asparagus salad
* More recipes with asparagus
Avocado
* avocado soup
* avocado tomato salad
* guacamole
* More recipes with avocado
Bananas
* banana bread
* banana pineapple sorbet
* frozen banana treat
* More recipes with bananas
Basil
* caprese
* pesto
* pistou
* More herby recipes
Carrots
* carrot onion quiche
* carrot vichyssoise
* More recipes with carrots
Chocolate
* chocolate hazelnut cookies
* chocolate mousse
* chocolate-nut candies
* chocolate peanut butter balls
* chocolate pudding
* chocolate pudding cake
* More recipes with chocolate
Coffee
Coriander
* biryani
* cashew curry
* Mexican veggie burgers
* noodle kugel
* red chile sauce
Fennel
* autumn salad
* Mexican veggie burger
* panzanella
* porcini and fennel salad
* More recipes with fennel
Figs
Garlic
* aïoli – garlic mayonnaise
* artichoke soup
* garlic bread
* garlic dressing
* garlic mashed potatoes
* garlic soup
* More recipes with garlic
Ginger
* apricot cherry compote
* ginger ale
* ginger-brandy cheesecake
* gingerbread
* stuffed sweet potatoes
* More recipes with ginger
Honey
* pecan pie
* strawberry mousse
Mustard
* beet salad
* French lentil salad
* French onion soup
* tomato mustard sauce
Mustard Greens
Nutmeg
* alfredo sauce
* apple pie
* applesauce
* cashew béchamel sauce (shown)
* eggplant zucchini gratin
* v’egg nog
Pine Nuts
* arugula salad
* pesto
* squash leek quiche
* wild rice salad
Pineapple
* banana pineapple sorbet
* fruit salad
* sangría
* Thai tofu curry
Pumpkin Pie Spice
* pumpkin cheesecake
* pumpkin pie
Raspberries
* raspberry cobbler
* raspberry nut muffins
* raspberry sauce
* More recipes with berries
Saffron
Strawberries
* strawberry frappé
* strawberry mousse
* strawberry rhubarb pie
* strawberry sauce
* strawberry sorbet
Truffles
* truffled hummus
* wild mushroom risotto
Watermelon
Vanilla
Romantic ideas: Languages of Love
* French love language
* Italian love language
* Spanish love language