Delicious Scandinavian Recipe Ideas for a Vegetarian Replacement-to-Thanksgiving Feast
Scandinavian cuisine, known for its simplicity and use of fresh, local ingredients, can provide a delightful twist to your traditional Thanksgiving feast. If you’re looking for vegetarian options, you’re in luck. Many Scandinavian dishes are plant-based, focusing on root vegetables, grains, and berries. Here are some delicious Norwegian and Scandinavian recipe ideas that can serve as a vegetarian replacement for your Thanksgiving feast.
Main Dish: Vegetarian Fårikål (Cabbage and Dumplings)
Fårikål is Norway’s national dish, traditionally made with mutton and cabbage. For a vegetarian version, replace the mutton with hearty vegetables like mushrooms or root vegetables. The dish is slow-cooked with peppercorns and served with boiled potatoes.
- 1 head of cabbage
- 500g of mushrooms or root vegetables
- 1 tablespoon of whole peppercorns
- Water
- Salt to taste
Side Dish: Raggmunk (Swedish Potato Pancakes)
Raggmunk are traditional Swedish potato pancakes, often served with lingonberries. They make a delicious and filling side dish.
- 4 large potatoes
- 1/2 cup of flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup of milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lingonberry jam for serving
Dessert: Krumkake (Norwegian Waffle Cookies)
Krumkake are delicate, sweet waffle cookies that are a staple in Norwegian Christmas celebrations. They can be served plain or filled with whipped cream and berries for a festive touch.
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of melted butter
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 teaspoon of cardamom
- Whipped cream and berries for serving (optional)
Drink: Glögg (Scandinavian Mulled Wine)
No Scandinavian feast is complete without Glögg, a warm, spiced wine often served during the holiday season. For a non-alcoholic version, replace the wine with grape juice or non-alcoholic wine.
- 1 bottle of red wine or grape juice
- 1/2 cup of sugar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 5 cloves
- 1 orange peel
- 1/2 cup of raisins
- 1/2 cup of blanched almonds
These recipes offer a taste of Scandinavia and can be a delightful change from the usual Thanksgiving fare. They are all vegetarian-friendly and full of flavor. Enjoy your Scandinavian Thanksgiving feast!
