5 Plant-Based Game Day Recipes That Will Wow the Whole Team

1. Guilt-free guacamole

First thing to remember is that you don't have to reinvent the wheel when it comes to vegan football recipes. For instance, some of your favorite recipes are vegan in the first place, like guacamole. 

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe avocados
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Start off by mashing those avocados up in a bowl.
2. Then, add the diced tomato, chopped onion, cilantro, lime juice, and a dash of salt and pepper.
3. Give it all a good mix, and it's ready to serve with some whole-grain tortilla chips.

2. Vegan spinach and artichoke dip

Similarly, spinach and artichoke dip is a game day classic that fits the bill. Yes, it's traditionally made with dairy but it's so easy to swap to plant-based ingredients you need not fret. Moreover, your non-vegan friends won't even notice the difference. Wins across the board. 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup raw cashews, soaked and drained
• 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1 can artichoke hearts, chopped
• 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
• Salt and pepper to taste

1.  In a blender, combine the soaked cashews, almond milk, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth
2. Transfer the creamy mixture to a saucepan and heat it over medium-low heat.
3. Stir in the thawed spinach, chopped artichoke hearts, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.
4. Cook until everything is heated through and the dip is creamy.
5. Serve it warm with whole-grain crackers or vegetable sticks.

3. Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms

Undoubtedly, the mushroom fans at your gathering will beg you for this plant-based game day recipe for stuffed vegan mushrooms. The secret plant-based ingredient that has everyone coming back for more? Nutritional yeast, which gives it an undeniably cheesy flavor, minus the dairy. 

Ingredients:

• 16 large mushrooms, stems removed and finely chopped

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs (ensure they're vegan)

• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper

• 1/4 cup diced onion

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

• 2 tbsp nutritional yeast

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. In a skillet, sauté the mushroom stems, diced bell pepper, onion, and garlic until softened.

3. Stir in the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper.

4. Stuff each mushroom cap with the mixture.

5. Place the stuffed mushrooms on a baking sheet.

6. Bake for about 20 minutes until they're golden and delicious.

7. Serve them hot.

4. Baked Buffalo Cauliflower 

You've no doubt heard of cauliflower "wings," unless of course you've been living under a rock. No judgement if so! This recipe will get you up to speed in no time. 

Ingredients:

• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1 cup water
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 cup hot sauce (make sure it's vegan and oil-free if WFPB)
• 1 tbsp maple syrup

Instructions:

1. To start, preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C).
2. First, whisk together the whole wheat flour, water, and garlic powder to form a batter.
3. Dip those cauliflower florets in the batter and lay them out on a baking sheet.
4. Pop them in the oven for about 20 minutes or until they're delightfully crispy.
5. While they're baking, blend the hot sauce and maple syrup in a bowl.
6. Once the cauliflower is crispy, toss them in that saucy mixture.
7. Bake them for an extra 10 minutes.
8. Serve them up with celery sticks and some vegan ranch dressing.

5. Chili-Stuffed Baked Potatoes

Potatoes have an unfair reputation as an "unhealthy" food. In truth, they're chock full of nutrients and can indeed be part of your healthy plant-based diet. One of our favorite ways to enjoy the humble spud is by making this vegan football recipe. 

Ingredients:

• 4 large russet potatoes

• 1 cup MamaSezz Millie's Chili 

• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes

• 1/4 cup sliced green onions

• 1/4 cup MamaSezz Vegan Sour Cream

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).

2. Scrub the potatoes clean and pierce them with a fork.

3. Bake the potatoes for about 45 minutes or until they are tender.

4. Allow them to cool slightly, then cut each potato in half lengthwise.

5. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

6. Bake them again for about 10 minutes until they're crisp.

7. Fill each potato skin with heated MamaSezz Millie's Chili, diced tomatoes, and sliced green onions.

8. Top with MamaSezz Vegan Sour Cream and fresh cilantro.

9. Serve hot.

In conclusion: A winning lineup of vegan football recipes 

As we wrap up our game day culinary journey, it's clear that these plant-based, oil-free, and sugar-free vegan recipes are in a league of their own. They score big points not only for taste but also for their health-conscious ingredients.To sum it up, whether you're a fan of spicy bites like the Baked Buffalo Cauliflower Bites or you prefer hearty classics like Vegan Chili, there's something here for every palate.

All things considered, these recipes are not just about what they don't contain (no oil, no sugar), but what they do contain: flavor, nutrition, and the joy of guilt-free indulgence. So, go ahead and host the ultimate game day gathering with these recipes that are sure to impress. Your friends won't believe that healthy can taste this good!