Vegetarian Aphrodisiacs

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

Almondetta

   * almond cookies
   * almondetta
   * almond feta
   * chickpea "tuna" salad
   * Mexican veggie burgers
   * Spanish potatoes

Aniseed / Licorice

   * frozen anisette soufflé

Annatto
 

Arugula toastsArugula / Rocket

   * arugula salad
   * arugula toasts
   * herb salad
   * More recipes with arugula

Asafetida / Hing
 

Asparagus

   * asparagus leek soup
   * asparagus salad
   * More recipes with asparagus

Avocado tomato saladAvocado

   * avocado soup
   * avocado tomato salad
   * guacamole
   * More recipes with avocado

Banana breadBananas

   * banana bread
   * banana pineapple sorbet
   * frozen banana treat
   * More recipes with bananas

CapreseBasil

   * caprese
   * pesto
   * pistou
   * More herby recipes

Carrot vichyssoiseCarrots

   * carrot onion quiche
   * carrot vichyssoise
   * More recipes with carrots

Chocolate peanut butter ballsChocolate

   * chocolate hazelnut cookies
   * chocolate mousse
   * chocolate-nut candies
   * chocolate peanut butter balls
   * chocolate pudding
   * chocolate pudding cake
   * More recipes with chocolate

Coffee

   * chocolate mocha cake

Red chile sauceCoriander

   * 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
 

Pasta with figs and walnutsFigs

   * pasta with figs and walnuts

Garlic

Garlic soup   * 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

French lentil saladMustard

   * beet salad
   * French lentil salad
   * French onion soup
   * tomato mustard sauce

Mustard Greens
 

Nutmeg

Cashew béchamel sauce

   * 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

Thai tofu curryPineapple

   * banana pineapple sorbet
   * fruit salad
   * sangría
   * Thai tofu curry

Vegan pumpkin cheesecakePumpkin Pie Spice

   * pumpkin cheesecake
   * pumpkin pie

Raspberry nut muffinsRaspberries

   * raspberry cobbler
   * raspberry nut muffins
   * raspberry sauce
   * More recipes with berries

Saffron

   * eggplant gratin
   * paella

Strawberries

Strawberry rhubarb pie

   * strawberry frappé
   * strawberry mousse
   * strawberry rhubarb pie
   * strawberry sauce
   * strawberry sorbet

Truffled hummusTruffles

   * truffled hummus
   * wild mushroom risotto

Watermelon

   * watermelon blackberry soup

Vanilla

   * porcini and fennel salad
 

Love languageRomantic ideas: Languages of Love

   * French love language
   * Italian love language
   * Spanish love language