Vegan Thanksgiving Feast and Raffle
Tentative Menu for Washington Duke Inn
Our Washington Duke Inn menu, subject to change, is expected to include:
(SF = soy free, GF = gluten free, NAF = no added fats)
Soups
- 3 Bean Chili with Ancho Chiles and Root Vegetables (GF, SF, NAF)
- Roasted Winter Squash and Smoked Apple Bisque (GF, SF, NAF)
Cold Buffet
- Display of Fresh Fruit (GF, SF, NAF)
- Raw and Marinated Vegetable Garden (GF, SF)
- Breads, Crackers and Crostini (SF)
- Fresh Dips to include Roasted Garlic and Pine Nut Hummus, Basil Fava Bean Mousse, Roasted Poblano Pepper and Black Bean Dip (GF, SF)
- Baby Heirloom Spinach with Grilled Vidalia Onion Vinaigrette, Strawberries, Shaved Fennel and Oranges (GF, SF)
- Southwestern "Caesar" of Romaine with Roasted Pepper Tahini Dressing, Cornbread Croutons, Sweet Corn, Grape Tomatoes and Crispy Tortillas (SF)
- Butternut Squash with Golden Raisins, Cilantro and Spicy Coconut Dressing (GF, SF)
- Quinoa with Carrots, Parsnips and Sweet Potatoes (GF, SF)
- Kale with Cannelini Beans, Roasted Garlic and Preserved Lemon Dressing (GF, SF)
- Bibb Lettuce Leaves with Roasted Beets, Sliced Radishes and Pomegranate (GF, SF, NAF)
Hot Buffet
- Roasted Eggplant and Polenta Stacks with Arugula Pesto (GF, SF)
- Penne Pasta with Marinara Sauce (GF, SF)
- Farfalle Pasta with Roasted Peppers, Wild Mushrooms and Sweet Potato Broth (GF, SF, NAF)
- Garlic Roasted Cauliflower with Pine Nuts and Parsley (GF, SF)
- Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Rosemary and Wild Mushroom Gravy (GF, SF)
- Roasted Pumpkin Tamales with Mole (GF, SF)
- Stir Fried Vegetables with Rice Noodles, Coconut Milk, Red Curry and Lemongrass (GF,SF)
- Dilip's Grilled Jerk Spiced Seitan with Bok Choy (SF)
- Green Bamboo Rice with Adzuki Beans and Smoked Shiitake Mushrooms (GF, SF, NAF)
- Maple Cardamom Glazed Sweet Potatoes (GF, SF)
- Black Eyed Pea and Butterbean Cakes, Roasted Tomato Sauce and Black Bean Salsa (SF)
- Seared Tempeh with Barley and Wheat Berry Pilaf and Cherry Syrup (SF)
Dessert
- Raw Nut "Cheesecake" with Agave Syrup and Dried Blueberries (GF, SF)
- Chocolate Torte with Raspberry (SF)
- Warm Spiced Apple Crumble (SF)
- Cranberry Walnut Tart (SF)
- Fresh Berries (GF, SF, NAF)
- Pumpkin Mousse Parfait (GF, SF)
All dishes will be fully vegan with no animal, egg or dairy products. No honey or white sugar will be used (the only sugars used are evaporated cane, turbinado, and/or brown rice syrup).