It’s almost time for the Epcot Food and Wine Festival. While this isn’t my favorite Epcot festival, I do look forward to trying new foods and drinks. This year, I’m excited to try the Spicy Kenyan Githeri in Africa and the IMPOSSIBLE Cottage Pie at Earth Eats.
Excitement aside, I have had some issues with the way vegetarian items have been labeled at the Epcot festivals’ booths. It has been the case that some items not listed as vegetarian actually were vegetarian friendly once I inquired at the actual booth. I really wish there was a plant-based guide for these festivals. Some vegetarians don’t eat eggs, but I think it’s safe to say that most of the desserts labeled as “vegetarian” have eggs in them. Vegans would also benefit from having a guide to navigate what items are vegan as is and which ones can be modified. I have compiled a list of items that are labeled as vegetarian and included ones that could be vegetarian and/or vegan friendly with some modifications. It’s best to check with each booth if there is an item you want to try but are unsure of the ingredients.
Active Eats
Fruit and Nut Energy Snack: House-made mixture of Apricots, Almonds, Pecans, Coconut, Puffed Rice and Chocolate Chips
Africa
Spicy Kenyan Vegan Githeri with White Beans, Pigeon Peas, Curry Rice Pilaf and Kachumbari Slaw (vegan)
The Alps
Warm Raclette Swiss Cheese with Baby Potatoes, Cornichons and Baguette
Blueberry and Almond Frangipane Tart with Crème Fraîche Cream and Blue Diamond Almonds (may contain eggs)
Appleseed Orchard
Caramel-Apple Popcorn (not listed as vegetarian but possibly vegetarian friendly)
Australia
Deconstructed Pavlova with Pastry Cream, Citrus-macerated Berries and Lemon Myrtle Meringue (may contain eggs)
Belgium
Golden Malted Belgian Waffle with Warm Chocolate Ganache and Whipped Cream (may contain eggs)
Golden Malted Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream (may contain eggs)
Brazil
Pão de Queijo: Brazilian Cheese Bread (may contain eggs)
The Cheese Studio
Black Pepper Boursin Soufflé with Fig Marmalade (may contain eggs)
Maple Bourbon Cheesecake with Maple Bourbon Cream, Caramel and Pecan Crunch (may contain eggs)
Earth Eats
The IMPOSSIBLE Burger Slider with Wasabi Cream and spicy Asian Slaw on a Sesame Seed Bun (vegan)
IMPOSSIBLE Cottage Pie: IMPOSSIBLE Ground Meat with Carrots, Mushrooms, and Peas topped with Mashed Cauliflower, White Beans, and Mozzarella (possibly vegan, but unsure if this is a vegan cheese or not)
France
Fondue Savoyarde: Fondue of Imported Cheeses and Chardonnay served with Croutons (not listed as vegetarian, but probably is)
Germany
Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce (may contain eggs)
Hawaii
Passion Fruit Cheesecake with Toasted Macadamia Nuts (may contain eggs)
Hops and Barley
Freshly Baked Carrot Cake and Cream Cheese Icing (may contain eggs)
India
Warm Indian Bread with Pickled Garlic, Mango Salsa and Coriander Pesto Dips
Madras Red Curry with Roasted Cauliflower, Baby Carrots, Chickpeas and Uncle Ben’s Basmati Rice (vegan)
Ireland
Warm Irish Cheddar Cheese and Stout Dip with Irish Brown Bread
Warm Chocolate Pudding with Irish Cream Liqueur Custard (may contain eggs)
Islands of the Caribbean
Quesito: Puff Pastry with Sweetened Cream Cheese and Guava Sauce (may contain eggs)
Morocco
Spicy Hummus Fries with Cucumber, Tomatoes, Onions, Tzatziki, and Chipotle Sauce (not listed as vegetarian but probably is, and could possibly be made vegan friendly)
Shimmering Sips Mimosa Bar
Banana Almond Soft-serve Sundae made with Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk, fresh Berries, and Chocolate Almond Streusel (could be modified for vegans)
Cheesecake Trio: Raspberry, Chocolate, and New York-Style Cheesecake Bites (may contain eggs)
Shimmering Strawberry Soft-serve in a Waffle Cone
Wine and Dine Studio
Butternut Squash Ravioli with Brown Butter Vinaigrette, Parmesan Cheese and Pumpkin Seeds (may contain eggs)
Trio of Artisan Cheese
