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Charcuterie · plant-based
Vegan and Vegetarian Charcuterie Board Ideas
Boards without meat can be the most colourful on the table. Here's how to make them feel abundant.
Quick answer
A vegan charcuterie board replaces meat and dairy with plant-based cheeses (cashew or almond), dips (hummus, baba ganoush, white bean), marinated and roasted vegetables, olives and pickles, nuts, fresh and dried fruit and crackers or bread. For vegetarian boards, keep real cheeses and skip only the meat.
Cashew cheese board
Two vegan cheeses, crackers, grapes, figs and nuts.
You need: vegan cheese
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Roasted veg board
Roasted peppers, courgette, aubergine and mushrooms with romesco.
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Crudités board
Raw veg in colour bands around two dips.
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Vegetarian cheese board
Brie, cheddar, manchego and goat's cheese with fruit and nuts (check cheeses for animal rennet if needed).
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Caprese board
Mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic.
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Tofu 'charcuterie'
Smoked and marinated tofu slices folded like meats.
You need: smoked tofu
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Mushroom 'jerky' board
Store-bought or homemade mushroom jerky with pickles and mustard.
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Fruit and nut board
Seasonal fruit, dates, nuts and dark chocolate.
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Bruschetta trio
Toasts with tomato, white bean and mushroom toppings.
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Egg-free breakfast board
Bagels, avocado, tomatoes, vegan cream cheese and fruit.
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Halloumi board
Grilled halloumi, watermelon, mint and pitta.
You need: halloumi
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Frequently asked questions
What do you put on a vegan charcuterie board?
Vegan cheeses, hummus and dips, roasted or marinated veg, olives, nuts, fruit and crackers.
Are all cheeses vegetarian?
No. Some traditional cheeses (like Parmigiano-Reggiano) use animal rennet. Look for 'vegetarian' on the label.