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    Home » Vegan Recipes

    35+Delicious Vegan French Recipes

    Published: Dec 18, 2023 by Louise-Claire Cayzer · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · Leave a Comment

    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.

    over 35 vegan French Recipes with images of four diferent recipes. this recipe

    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.

    Grated French Raw Carrot Salad (Carottes Râpées)
    A tangy and delicious raw carrot salad that has been dressed in a lemon vinaigrette. Perfect as a starter or side for rich food in winter or all year round.
    Grated carrot salad on a little plate ready to eat.
    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!
    Celeriac remoulade on a plate.
    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.
    Warm Herbed French Potato Salad (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.
    Vegan Salade Nicoise on a plate with lots of herbs

    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.
    Closeup of the Beetroot Boulangere with a spoon
    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.
    One-Pot Ratatouille in 30 minutes! (Quick & Easy)
    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.
    Ratatouille
    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.
    Best Vegan Dauphinoise Potatoes (no cream, dairy-free)
    Photo credit: Plant Based Red Head
    Ebly - How to cook Instant French Wheat Berries
    A quick guide on how to cook French instant wheat berries, aka Ebly. They are healthy, make a great side dish and are quick to cook.
    Ebly - How to cook Instant French Wheat Berries
    Photo credit: Masala Herb
    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.
    Tian: Roasted Summer Vegetables (French Tian)
    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.
    Vegan Mushroom Veloute
    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.
    Vegan Leek & Potato Soup French Style
    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.
    French Vegetable Soup (Soupe au Pistou)
    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.
    Vegan French Onion Soup
    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.
    watercress soup (Soupe au Cresson)
    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.
    Leek And Onion Soup
    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!
    A bowl of lentil and tomato soup with some vegan cheese sprinkled over it, ready to serve.

    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.
    A bowl of chestnut and mushroom bourguignon ready to eat.
    Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon Pie
    A delicious vegan pie made with rich Mushroom Bourguinon as a filling.
    Mushroom Bourguinon Pie on the table with lots of sides
    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.
    Vegan Seitan Bourguignon
    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.
    Vegan Cordon Bleu
    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.
    Vegan Quiche without crust.
    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.
    French rustic tomato tart with puff pastry
    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.
    Cinnamon Palmiers
    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.
    Vegan Macarons
    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.
    Vegan Lemon Tart
    Photo credit: Steph Sunshine
    Vegan Frangipani tart: Galette des Rois ♕ (King cake)
    This delicious Vegan Frangipani tart or “Galette des Rois” is an almond frangipani and puff pastry delight. Who will be the king/queen for the day? ♕
    Vegan Frangipani tart: Galette des Rois ♕ (King cake)
    Photo credit: Seven Roses

    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!
    Vegan Creme Brulee
    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.
    Vegan Cherry Clafoutis (Gluten-free)
    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!
    Gluten-Free French Apple Cake
    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.
    Vegan Yogurt Cake : gâteau au yaourt.
    Photo credit: My Quiet Kitchen
    10 Minute (Beautiful) French Pear Tart – Art of Natural Living
    With a simple topping that melts into a beautiful glaze & press-in crust, this French Pear tart is a quick, easy & tasty dessert. Vegan option
    10 Minute (Beautiful) French Pear Tart – Art of Natural Living
    Photo credit: The Art of Natural Living

    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.
    French Baguette Recipe
    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.
    Perfect Vegan Crepes
    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!
    Buttery Vegan Brioche
    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.
    French buckwheat crepes
    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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    over 35 vegan French Recipes with images of four diferent recipes.