10 Hungarian Recipes Made Vegan!

If you’re looking for a way to make your holiday dinner stand out, why not try changing up the cuisine? It’s the perfect way to get a little creative and try something new! Hungarian food would be amazing on any holiday table. It’s so cozy and hearty. Plus, your family will be super impressed with the new dishes. The classics are great, but it’s always good to shake things up a bit. From paprikash to goulash, these Hungarian recipes are perfect for the holiday season!

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1. Hungarian Paprikash

Source: Hungarian Paprikash

This Hungarian Paprikash with Soy Curls and Shiitake Mushrooms in a Cashew Sour Cream Sauce is cozy and delicious. It’s perfect for chilly nights when you want something hearty. You have to try Lena Novak‘s Hungarian Paprikash!

2. The Grand Budapest Beet Risotto

Source: The Grand Budapest Beet Risotto

This colorful Hungarian-inspired risotto makes the perfect Oscars pre-game meal! While risotto takes a bit of babysitting, this creamy treat is well worth it. The Grand Budapest Beet Risotto by Zoe Eisenberg is delicious!

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3. Hungarian Twice-Baked Potatoes

Source: Hungarian Twice-Baked Potatoes

These Hungarian Twice-Baked Potatoes by Zsu Dever are heaven. So creamy, flavorful, and comforting––what more could you ask for? Unlike a traditional version, these vegan twice-baked potatoes are flavored with caramelized onions and Hungarian paprika (rather than butter and cheese.) When scooping the inside of the baked potatoes use care and leave enough potatoes behind to ensure that the final product retains its shape. These vegan twice-baked potatoes are such crowd-pleasers––you have to try them out!

4. Chickpea Paprikash: Hungarian Chickpeas in Paprika Roux

Source: Chickpea Paprikash: Hungarian Chickpeas in Paprika Roux

This is a recreation of chicken paprikash, a Hungarian dish made by simmering chicken in a paprika roux. This chickpea paprikash is out of this world and melts in your mouth! The chickpeas are so hearty and the flavors of combining both the smoke and sweet paprika add a rounded flavor of spice and sweetness. Serve Tracey Tytko‘s Chickpea Paprikash: Hungarian Chickpeas in Paprika Roux over the pasta of your choice with fresh herbs and a dollop of vegan yogurt.

5. Hungarian Nut and Lentil Loaf

Source: Hungarian Nut and Lentil Loaf

If you’re looking for a hearty, comforting entrée that will keep you full, look no further than this Hungarian Nut and Lentil Loaf by Susan Edelman. So many vegetables are packed into this nutrient-dense baby! Carrots, leeks, bell peppers, mushrooms, lentils, and nuts, it’s as nutritious as it is delicious. The tomato-pimento sauce is terrific, adding moisture, although the loaf is not dry. The loaf batter can easily be prepped the night ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator until the next day.

6. Raw Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Buttercream and Maca 

Source: Raw Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Buttercream and Maca 

This Raw Vanilla Cake with Chocolate Buttercream and Maca by Emily von Euw is based on the Hungarian Dobos torte, which consists of a vanilla sponge cake, thinly layered with chocolate buttercream and topped with hard caramel slices.

7. Goulash

Source: Goulash

Mmm… Goulash! This easy, meat-free take on a Hungarian classic is made with textured vegetable protein instead of meat. They are soaked in water or vegetable broth to make them tender, then sautéed with spices, aromatics, and vegetables with red wine and tomato paste to make a savory sauce. For anyone who likes dishes with a meaty texture, this Goulash by Attila Hildmann is perfect. Plus, it’s served in a bread bowl.

8. Turos Csusza: Hungarian Mac and Cheese

Source: Turos Csusza: Hungarian Mac and Cheese

Turos csusza, a traditional Hungarian recipe, basically translates to “cheese pasta.” The original recipe consists of pasta made with a sauce of quark cheese, sour cream, and bacon. This version substitutes the quark cheese with mashed tofu and vegan cream cheese, vegan sour cream, and any kind of vegan bacon, like tempeh or tofu bacon. It’s super easy to throw together and best served with salt and plenty of black pepper. You will love Zsu Dever‘s Turos Csusza: Hungarian Mac and Cheese!

9. Hearty Mushroom Goulash

Source: Hearty Mushroom Goulash

This Hearty Mushroom Goulash by Peffe Stahl was inspired by the traditional goulashes of Eastern Europe. The mushrooms provide a meaty foundation and are slowly simmered in a rich, spicy, brown sauce and then served with your choice of starch.

10. Spicy Seitan Paprikash

Source: Spicy Seitan Paprikash

This Spicy Seitan Paprikash by Claudia Luger-Bazinger is a recreation of chicken paprikash, a Hungarian dish made by simmering chicken in a paprika roux. In this recipe, meaty seitan takes the place of chicken. It’s pan-fried until crispy, then cooked with onions, garlic, and peppers in a paprika-infused tomato sauce. Paprikash is traditionally served with pasta, but you can pair this dish with rice or even with a salad — just be sure to include some bread on the side!

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