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    Home » Christmas

    Vegetarian Christmas Recipes

    Published: Dec 17, 2021 · Modified: Nov 22, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

    A roasted cauliflower with text: 60 Vegetarian Christmas Recipes.
    Collage of holiday recipes with text: 60 Vegetarian Christmas Recipes.

    This huge collection of the best Vegetarian Christmas recipes includes appetizers, side dishes, desserts, condiments, and much more. Here you'll find everything you need to make a tasty, veggie, meat-free feast for the holidays!

    Collage of vegetarian christmas recipes.

    'Tis the season for Brussels sprouts, mushrooms, squash, and cranberries!

    Check out this epic collection of the BEST Vegetarian Christmas Recipes!

    I've gathered exciting vegetarian appetizers, side dishes, meat-free main dishes, desserts, and condiments. They are all tried and tested recipes to impress your guests.

    Seriously, nobody will miss the meat when they're sitting down to these creative and delicious Christmas dinner recipes!

    Whether you’re looking for a few veg-packed dishes to serve to your veggie guests, or you're going entirely meatless this year, these vegetarian recipes will make it easy to satisfy everyone at your holiday dinner table.

    From Brussels Sprout Filo Pie, Mushroom Wellington, and Stuffed Butternut Squash to Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Onion Tarte Tatin and Red Wine Mushroom Gravy.

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    • Planning Christmas Dinner
    • Christmas Dinner Tips
    • Veggie Holiday Recipes
    • Vegetarian Christmas Recipes
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    I love the process of planning Christmas.

    Dreaming up the perfect menu that friends and family will love is positively joyous. I love mixing and matching to get the full spread of everyone's classic favorites, new exciting recipes, and making the most of new plant-based foods.

    That's why we've rounded up these delicious vegetarian Christmas dinner ideas to add to your holiday feast.

    Here you’ll find veggie and vegan appetizers, side dishes, main dishes, condiments, and desserts that everyone will love.

    Whether you're creating a vegetarian Christmas feast, or you want some tasty meat-free options that will even impress non-veggie guests, this list is for you!

    I hope you’ll discover the perfect recipe in this roundup.

    Planning Christmas Dinner

    Wondering how to make it easier on Christmas or the days before when you meal prep?

    Simply print the recipes, bookmark them, or save them to a Pinterest board. Then you can quickly and easily access them when you're ready to cook or shop in the run up to Christmas!

    I hope that you love these vegetarian holiday recipes, so be sure to come back and leave a note in the comments or star rate the recipes.

    Hint: Click the link text or photos to go straight to each recipe!

    Christmas Dinner Tips

    • If any of your dishes can be made ahead, then do! In the few days before, it's great to prep items and cook recipes that just need to be heated. Write a list so you know what needs to be defrosted, reheated or finished.
    • Plan ahead! Decide on your menu in advance, and write out timings and shopping lists. Using a calendar or printed calendar page can really help.
    • Make a note of which dishes need to be cooked in which gadet/oven. That way you won't be juggling needing to get things in and out of the oven at the same time.
    • If you have an air fryer, instant pot, slow cooker or rice cooker, then use them for some dishes to free up space in the oven.
    • Go through all your chosen recipes and write out a full shopping list. Double check pantry items that you need, in case they're out of date or run out.
    • Be sure that the dishwasher is empty before you start cooking so you're not running out of dishes as you cook.
    • Clean up as you go. It really helps so you're not faced with a huge mess in the kitchen, or you run out of wooden spoons, pots and pans. Even better, enlist some help from the family to be on dish duty.
    • Set the table the night before. That way you have plenty of time to make it look beautiful.
    A roasted cauliflower with text: 60 Vegetarian Christmas Recipes.

    Veggie Holiday Recipes

    I hope you find some recipes here for your perfect meat-free Christmas dinner, to impress vegetarians and everyone else.

    Please star rate and comment on your favorites to help others make their choices too!

    Merry Christmas everyone!
    Kate x

    Vegetarian Christmas Recipes

    This huge collection of the best Vegetarian Christmas recipes includes appetizers, side dishes, desserts, condiments, and much more. Here you'll find everything you need to make a tasty, veggie, meat-free feast for the holidays!

    Appetizers

    You'll love these meat-free vegetarian and vegan holiday appetizer recipes! From soup and salad to finger foods.

    Caponata alla Siciliana

    Caponata alla Siciliana is a traditional vegan Italian eggplant stew from Sicily. It's easy to make and perfect on crostini for a flavorful veggie Christmas appetizer.

    Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad

    Enjoy a flavorful shaved Brussels Sprouts salad with apples, dried cranberries and a flavorful pumpkin seed dressing.

    Mushroom Tarts

    This super-easy Mushroom Tart recipe is simple, fast and full of great taste. It's ready in just 25 minutes.

    Roasted Cauliflower Soup

    This roasted cauliflower soup has a velvety texture and rich, delicious flavor. Make it ahead and just heat up before Christmas dinner as a delicious appetizer.

    Vegan Smoked Salmon (Carrot Lox)

    This recipe for Vegan Smoked Salmon is a great alternative to traditional lox. Thin strips of carrot are marinated in sauces and spices to make the perfect complement to a bagel or served as a healthy appetizer with crackers.

    Potato Leek Soup

    This creamy Potato Leek Soup recipe is quick, easy, and tasty! You only need 4 pantry ingredients. Make it ahead and just heat it up as an appetizer that everyone will enjoy.

    Roasted Romanesco Salad

    You’ll love this easy Roasted Romanesco Salad recipe. The roasted romanesco broccoli is served with lettuce, crispy shallots and toasted walnuts, then drizzled with a flavorful lemon garlic vinaigrette for a healthy, tasty vegan winter salad.

    Fruit Platter

    Make a pretty, colorful fruit platter for guests. Then you'll still have room for all the vegan main dishes and sides! Use any ripe fruit, and seasonal fruit such as persimmons.

    Carrot Hummus

    Make this easy, flavorful carrot hummus ahead, and serve it to guests with crackers, raw vegetables and potato chips.

    Creamy Celeriac Soup

    Make the most of seasonal celeriac (celery root) and whiz it into this smooth and silky soup!

    Easy Pea Soup

    Make this easy soup ahead of time, using frozen peas and just 3 other ingredients! It's simple but bursting with delicious flavor. Plus, it's a festive green color!

    Buffalo Cauliflower Dip

    Pulled cauliflower is the base of this delicious vegetarian version of Buffalo Dip! Smooth cream cheese, Buffalo sauce and cheese all make a delicious hot dip that's a perfect holiday appetizer.

    Mini Baked Potatoes

    Make these fun baby baked potatoes as a delicious bite-sized appetizer or finger food! Customise them with your favorite toppings or stick to sour cream and chives. Add some finely chopped red pepper for a festive red and green look.

    Mac and Cheese Balls

    Everyone will love these creamy mac and cheese balls! Pile them high with a selection of dipping sauces and serve as a fun and tasty appetizer.

    Rosolli Finnish Beetroot Salad

    Rosolli is a Finnish vegetable salad that's traditionally served at Christmas. It's made with beetroot, potatoes, carrots, apple, onion and pickles with a tangy and sweet dressing.

    Vegetarian Christmas Main Dishes

    Wow your guests with these incredible veggie holiday main dishes! Nobody will miss the meat in these flavor-packed recipes.

    Mushroom Wellington

    This mushroom wellington will add some WOW factor to your Christmas dinner table. But although it's so pretty, it's actually easy to make and full of rich, deep flavors.

    Nut Roast

    This moist and tender nut roast is a perfect vegetarian main dish for Christmas with great flavors and textures.

    Mini Bundt Chestnut Loaves with Sage Gravy

    Mini Bundt Chestnut Loaf with Sage Gravy is a tasty vegan Christmas main. They're quick to make and look showstopping. If you don't have mini bundt tray you can make them in a loaf or cake pan.

    Onion Tarte Tatin

    You'll love this tasty French Onion Tarte Tatin. It looks amazing and is surprisingly easy to make! Balsamic caramelized onions on a bed of flaky pastry.

    Stuffed Butternut Squash

    You'll love this easy Stuffed Butternut Squash recipe. It's a tasty vegan and vegetarian main dish with a flavorful stuffing made of lentils, mushrooms, kale and cranberries. It's seasoned with herbs and baked inside a squash making a beautiful presentation.

    Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Garlic and Paprika

    This is my vegan alternative to baked ham. Instead, a whole head of cauliflower is brushed with rich, deep flavors of smoked paprika and garlic and then roasted until tender. Cut into slices and enjoy!

    Vegan Cabbage Rolls

    This Vegan Cabbage Rolls recipe is a tasty meat-free take on a classic dish. The stuffed filling contains rice and walnuts and is made with a homemade tomato sauce.

    Creamy Brussels Sprout Filo Pie

    Tasty vegetables in a creamy sauce are nestled under a blanket of scrunched filo pastry in this delicious dish. It has a wonderful texture and tastes incredible.

    Vegan Shepherds Pie

    Vegan Shepherds Pie is easy to make in just 30 minutes and is full of nourishing ingredients. This tasty hearty comfort food brings mushrooms and lentils together under a blanket of crushed potatoes. 

    Mushroom Stroganoff

    Mushrooms are cooked in a rich creamy sauce in this vegetarian stroganoff. A tasty veggie option for Christmas dinner!

    Portobello Mushroom Steaks

    These juicy and tender grilled portobello mushroom steaks are AMAZING! They're quick (ready in just 15 minutes!), easy, tasty and have all the best flavours of a smokey grilled steak, but vegan. The charred mushrooms have a lovely dense texture that's perfect with the flavourful simple marinade. Make them on the grill, grill pan, barbecue or in the oven. 

    Side Dishes

    Christmas is all about the amazing side dishes, right? So wow your family and guests with these tasty vegetarian Christmas side dishes.

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar

    Make these tasty Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Vinegar in just 25 minutes with 4 simple ingredients. The sprouts are crispy on the outside, soft inside and covered in a quick maple balsamic glaze.

    Green Beans Almondine

    Green Beans Almondine is not only an easy side dish, but it's absolutely delicious! You only need 15 minutes and 5 ingredients. The beans are jazzed up with wonderfully fragrant garlic and shallots, and they have texture from crunchy almond flakes.

    Candied Sweet Potato Casserole

    Sweet potato casserole is a Christmas dinner must-have! This version layers slices of sweet potato with an orange sauce, topped with brown sugar and chopped pecans. A no-marshmallow recipe.

    Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts

    Add WOW flavor to your roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet and spicy honey sriracha sauce!

    Vegan Stuffing with Sage

    This easy Vegan Stuffing recipe is a tasty traditional holiday side dish made with simple ingredients. Sage and onion add loads of festive flavor and this vegan dressing can be turned into stuffing balls or be baked in a casserole dish.

    Braised Red Cabbage

    Make this classic German spiced red cabbage side dish. It's bursting with flavor and can be made ahead and heated for Christmas dinner.

    Honey Roasted Parsnips

    Honey roasted parsnips are wonderfully crispy on the outside and tender inside. The honey caramelizes on the nutty parsnips.

    Easy Cauliflower Cheese

    This creamy side dish of cauliflower in cheese sauce is a British classic. Enjoy it as a tasty holiday side.

    Buttered Sautéed Leeks

    This is such a simple, but classic and delicious way to enjoy seasonal leeks! Simply sautee them in butter with a few seasonings to really make the most of their mild oniony flavor.

    Parmesan Parsnips

    Parmesan parsnips are full of flavor, crispy on the outside, and soft inside. Delicious and so easy!

    Roasted Turnips

    Make the most of seasonal roots in this easy, flavorful side dish of roasted turnips!

    Parsnip Puree

    This velvety smooth parsnip puree is easy to make, can be made in advance, and is a tasty part of Christmas dinner!

    Easy Cheesy Leeks

    Envelop tender leeks in a rich cheese sauce, then top it with seasoned breadcrumbs for a tasty baked leek side dish, au gratin-style. Make it ahead and heat on the day!

    Turnip Casserole

    This flavorful turnip casserole with eggs and a breadcrumb topping is a delicious holiday side dish.

    Grilled Butternut Squash

    Grill up some butternut squash with simple zesty seasonings for a tasty holiday side dish. Griddle pan, grill or pan fry!

    Air Fryer Parsnips

    These super easy air fryer parsnips are a tasty holiday side dish that doesn't need to fit in your oven!

    Easy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

    Mashed potatoes are a holiday classic. These vegan spuds are smooth and delicious.

    Maple Roasted Butternut Squash

    Roast up your butternut squash and onions with maple syrup and sage for a flavorful and simple Christmas side dish.

    Roasted Brussels Sprouts Christmas Tree

    Turn your roasted sprouts into a fun Christmas tree shape!

    Roasted Baby Potatoes

    Try switching up your roast potatoes, for roasted baby potatoes! They have a lovely creamy texture and get wonderfully crisp on the outside.

    Green Beans with Cranberries and Pecans

    Make your green beans side dish extra special with sweet/tart dried cranberries, crunchy pecans, and rich butter. Delicious!

    Mashed Celeriac (Celery Root)

    Switch up your spuds, but swapping mashed potato to mashed celeriac! It's full of mild celery flavor and gets wonderfully creamy.

    Creamy Mashed Rutabaga (Swede)

    Another alternative to mashed potatoes is mashed rutabaga (swede). It has a mildly nutty flavor and a lovely soft texture.

    Easy Roasted Celeriac

    Roast up cubes of celeriac (celery root) for an easy and flavorful Christmas side dish!

    Easy Roasted Curried Parsnips

    Add a pop of WOW flavor with these roasted parsnips with a dash of curry powder! They're simple and add a new flavor dimension to your meal.

    Roasted Swede (Rutabaga)

    Roast up cubes of rutabaga (swede) as an easy extra Christmas side dish! Plus, it's a great way to add extra veggies to the table.

    Roasted Frozen Brussels Sprouts

    You can use handy frozen Brussels sprouts for Christmas dinner - this recipe shows you how to roast them up!

    Easy Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

    Change up your mashed potato with this incredible roasted garlic mashed potato! It's full of bold flavors that will wow your Christmas dinner guests!

    Parmentier Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

    This French recipe for Parmentier Potatoes is easy to make and full of flavor from the rosemary and garlic.

    Maple Glazed Carrots with Cayenne

    These beautiful Maple Glazed Carrots with cayenne make the perfect Christmas side dish. Prepared carrots are brushed with maple syrup, brown sugar and butter then gently roasted in the oven for a slightly sweet and spicy carrot recipe that everyone will love.

    Baby Hasselback Potatoes

    Baby Hasselback potatoes are cut so they get wonderfully crisp on all the edges. They're served in a rich, spiced tomato sauce. A pretty and delicious side dish!

    Sauces and Condiments

    Add a few homemade vegetarian gravies and sauces to your Christmas dinner!

    Easy Veggie Gravy

    Make this easy Vegan Gravy in just 10 minutes with 5 simple pantry ingredients! It's perfect for your Christmas mashed potatoes, drizzled on vegetables, biscuits or mushrooms or used to add a deep flavor to your vegan dinner recipes and side dishes.

    Quick Cranberry Compote

    Cranberry compote is an easy alternative to cranberry sauce! It's ready in minutes and you can use fresh or frozen cranberries.

    Mushroom Gravy with Red Wine

    This easy Mushroom Gravy recipe is the perfect way to add flavor to your favorite comfort foods. It’s made from simple ingredients and you can add optional red wine for richness. Perfect to top your potato or vegetable dishes.

    Pea Puree

    Pea Purée is a simple, tasty, and makes a simple condiment for your Christmas dinner. It's a great way to enjoy the fresh garden taste of peas that is slightly sweet and earthy. You only need 4 ingredients and 10 minutes for this easy recipe.

    Christmas Desserts

    Round off your Christmas dinner with one of these tasty festive dessert recipes!

    Poached Pears in Red Wine with Cinnamon Cream

    For a classy and sophisticated Christmas dessert, you can't go wrong with pears poached in spiced red wine, with spiced cinnamon cream.

    Melted Snowman Brownies

    The kids will love these cute melted snowman brownies! Chewy, fudgy brownies are topped with royal icing and decorated marshmallows.

    Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

    Minty chocolate cookies are topped with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes in these tasty cookies! For an extra special treat, sandwich them with vanilla ice cream for peppermint ice cream sandwiches.

    Easy Fudgy Gingerbread Brownies

    These fudgy brownies are full of gingerbread spices and topped with mini gingerbread cookies!

    Christmas Tree Cookies

    Make your own Christmas Tree Farm with these 3D shortbread cookies! Fun to make and delicious.

    Easy Vegan Gingerbread Cookies

    Make a batch of classic gingerbread men and decorate them, then put out a plate of them on Christmas! Everyone will love them.

    Gingerbread Pumpkin Cupcakes

    Gingerbread is a classic flavor of Christmas, and it works perfectly in these spiced pumpkin cupcakes. Perfect with a vanilla buttercream and mini gingerbread men!

    Cinnamon Twists

    These homemade Cinnamon Twists are really easy to make and taste delicious! Flaky pastry and sweet cinnamon sugar - what's not to love! You can customize them by adding raisins or even dried cranberries for the holidays.

    More Christmas Recipes

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    • Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
    • Pumpkin Snickerdoodles
    • Chocolate Almond Clusters
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