60 Vegan Christmas Recipes for a Festive Holiday Dinner
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Here’s 60 Vegan Christmas Recipes for a Festive Holiday Dinner! Welcome all vegan home cooks! As we draw closer to the festive season, it’s time to start planning for a delicious, vegan-friendly Christmas feast.
You’ll definitely get inspired with these tasty vegan Christmas dinner recipes! From starters and sides, to mains and desserts, here are some show-stopping holiday vegan menu recipes to wow your vegan and non-vegan guests alike.
This holiday season, give vegan cooking a try! Whether you’re vegan or just looking to introduce some delicious, plant-based recipes to your holiday meal, these vegan-friendly recipes are sure to please your Christmas table.
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60 Vegan Christmas Recipes for a Festive Holiday Dinner
christmas Starters: Delicious, Plant-Based Starters to Kick-Off the Meal
Vegan Brie @ Zardy Plants
Creamy, rich, and buttery smooth, this Vegan Brie is not only incredibly easy to make, but it’s also deliciously similar to its dairy counterpart. Instructions included for nut-free and soy-free versions. Prep this vegan Brie recipe in just 10 minutes and the next day you’ll be met with amazing vegan cheese perfect for a party.
Vegan Cheese Ball (Nut Free) @ Zardy Plants
Creamy and loaded with flavor, this awesome Vegan Cheese Ball is easy to make, fun to decorate, and perfect for an appetizer or party snack. Highlight it on a vegan snack board or just dig in with some crackers and enjoy!
Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms @ Joyful Dumplings
Start your meals the right way with these vegan stuffed mushrooms. It’s a savory and meaty dish that’s a perfect appetizer for every occasion. These stuffed cremini mushroom are stuffed with artichoke hearts, sun-dried tomatoes, and nutritional yeast that gives it a little cheesy taste and is naturally gluten free. Perfect when it comes to holiday vegan recipes!
The Best Veggie Tray @ Dinner At The Zoo
This homemade veggie tray is an assortment of colorful vegetables paired with a variety of flavorful dips. A crudite platter is a must-have for any party or gathering when it comes to vegan christmas dinner ideas and it’s always a big hit with both kids and adults alike!
Vegan Spinach & Artichoke Dip @ Pure and Simple Nourishment
This is the best vegan spinach and artichoke dip! It’s so creamy and delicious you would never know it’s made with no cheese and no milk and is dairy-free, Whole30 and paleo! Ready in less than 30 minutes this makes the perfect appetizer or snack.
More Vegan Appetizer Ideas!
- Vegan Sausage Rolls with Sage and Onion @ The Vegan Larder
- Chestnut, Mushroom & Squash Christmas Filo Wreath Pie @ The Vegan Larder
- Easy Lentil Vegan Meatballs @ Veg Buffet
- Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup @ NaturAllie Plant-Based
- Vegan Goat Cheese Bacon Wrapped Dates @ Spabettie
- Classic Vegan Mushroom & Lentil Pâté @ The Vegan Larder
- Slow Cooker Marinated Olives @ Flavorful Eats
- Creamy Roasted Vegan Pumpkin Soup @ Cooking Gorgeous
- Christmas Guacamole Wreath Appetizer @ Veggies Save The Day
- Bang Bang Cauliflower @ Amanda’s Cookin’
- Butternut Squash Dip @ The All Natural Vegan
christmas Salads: Herbaceous, Colorful Salads to Brighten the Table
Vegan Cranberry Quinoa Salad @ Fannetastic Food
This easy vegan quinoa salad recipe is delicious and really easy to make, too. Perfect vegan christmas dinner ideas coming to your table!
Vegan Fall Harvest Salad @ Best Served Vegan
Sweet, maple-roasted squash, peppery, bitter kale, sweet apples, chewy dried berries, crunchy toasted nuts, and bright maple cider vinaigrette combine forces in this gorgeous Vegan Fall Harvest Salad that’s so much more than the sum of its parts.
Wheat Berry Salad with Apples and Cranberries @ Chew Out Loud
You’re in for a treat. This Wheat Berry Salad with Apples and Cranberries is toothsome, flavorful, and healthy. You’ll create serious lunch or dinner envy with this recipe.
Roasted Chickpea Fall Salad @ Jar of Lemons
Vegan Christmas Salad @ Stacey Homemaker
This festive vegan Christmas salad is the perfect side dish to serve with your holiday meal! Loaded with arugula, nutty wild rice, roasted pecans, juicy pomegranate arils, green onions, tart dried cherries, and tangy garlic dijon dressing; this hearty gluten-free salad is a major crowd pleaser!
More Vegan Salad Ideas
- Smashed Brussel Sprouts Salad With Quinoa @ Hurry The Food Up
- Pomegranate Wild Rice Salad @ Pomegranate Wild Rice Salad
- Beet Salad With Grapes And Walnuts @ Let’s Go Tomato
- Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad @ The Forked Spoon
- Radicchio Salad with Vinaigrette @ Joyful Dumplings
- Mexican Christmas Eve Salad @ Veggies Save The Day
Sides: Veggie-Centric Sides to Complete the Meal
Roasted Root Vegetables @ Dinner At The Zoo
This roasted root vegetables recipe contains carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, onions and beets, all roasted together until browned and caramelized. The ultimate fall side dish that pairs perfectly with so many different main dishes.
Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash @ Homemade In the Kitchen
Roast up these Vegan Stuffed Butternut Squash filled with cranberry rice, pecans, and chickpeas. Serve as a main dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas.
Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes (Gluten-Free, Vegan, Paleo) @ Strength & Sunshine
An easy and delicious dinner side dish recipe for Rustic Rosemary Thyme Mashed Potatoes! They’re gluten-free, vegan, paleo, and allergy-free; perfect vegan Christmas dinner ideas for the holidays or as a simple healthy take on classic comfort food!
Easy Vegan Gravy @ Health My Lifestyle
This vegan gravy recipe is rich and creamy and super savory—just the way gravy should be! It’s also oil free, making it a healthy addition to your holiday meals.
Easy Vegan Green Bean Casserole @ Daily Vegan Meal
This easy Vegan green bean casserole is not your traditional version. It’s a healthier version, with a few twists.. It’s got fennel and red pepper which pair amazingly with the green beans.
Vegan Stuffing @ School Night Vegan
Delicious vegan stuffing packed with slow-cooked onions and aromatic sage. It’s buttery and herby, so it’s ideal for a vegan thanksgiving or vegan Christmas dinner.
Vegan Mushroom Stuffing @ Daily Vegan Meal
This easy Vegan Mushroom Stuffing recipe is almost a meal on its own! Serve it with savory sides to make a delicious and memorable holiday feast. We truly loved this stuffing with our vegan mushroom gravy. It even goes well with our cranberry mango sauce!
Vegan Mushroom Pasta @ Planted In the Kitchen
This plant based mushroom pasta sauce is easy to make and filled with delicious and flavorful veggies and herbs.
Maple Balsamic Brussel Sprouts @ Bless This Meal
Maple balsamic Brussel sprouts are a delicious side dish featuring roasted Brussels sprouts coated in a sweet and tangy glaze made with maple syrup and balsamic vinegar. It’s both savory and subtly sweet, making it a delicious and healthy addition to any meal.
Vegan Mashed Sweet Potatoes @ Planted In The Kitchen
These creamy plant based mashed potatoes are one of my favorite vegan sides and are the perfect balance of sweet and savory when it comes to vegan christmas dinner ideas and side dishes!
Cranberry Mango Sauce
What better way to spice up your festive feasts than with a tantalizing and unique vegan Cranberry Mango Sauce recipe? Bursting with the sweet and tangy flavors of two beloved fruits, this sauce is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any holiday gathering.
More Christmas Vegan Sides!
- Crispy Roasted Baby Potatoes with Rosemary @ Flavors Eats
- Curry Spiced Roasted Carrots @ Flavorful Eats
- Vegan Sweet Hawaiian Rolls @ Erica’s Recipes
- Candied Sweet Potatoes @ The Healing Tomato
- Creamy Vegan Vegetable Primavera @ Erica’s Recipes
- Roasted Acorn Squash Recipe @ Foxes Love Lemons
- Vegan Gluten Free Stuffing With Mushroom & Pears @ Snixy Kitchen
- Vegan Corn Casserole (Gluten-Free) @ Strength & Sunshine
- Dairy Free Green Bean Casserole @ The Dizzy Cook
- Savory Oatmeal Risotto @ Foxes Love Lemons
- Veggie Loaded Pasta Salad @ Daily Vegan Meal
Christmas Mains: Hearty, Plant-Based Mains to Serve as the Show-Stopper
The Ultimate Vegan Wellington @ Vegan Huggs
Impress your guests with this gorgeous Vegan Wellington! The filling is meaty, satisfying and ever-so-tasty! It’s surprisingly easy to make too!
Vegan Lentil Loaf (Easy + Gluten-Free) @ Health My Lifestyle
A perfect replacement for meatloaf – this lentil loaf is delicious and full of flavor! It’s perfect to serve for the holidays or just when you want a classic meatloaf made vegan style.
Holiday Vegan/Vegetarian Roast (GF) @ Joyful Dumplings
This Epic Holiday Vegan/Vegetarian Roast (GF) is super easy to make. A delicious, hearty, festive vegan roast, and it’s also not in any way a diet of deprivation or loss of flavor for delicious vegan Christmas Recipes!
Vegan Ham (Roasted Celeriac) @ School Night Vegan
Vegan ham made from a whole roasted celeriac, glazed in marmalade and cranberry sauce! Perfect for Christmas and party season!
More Main Dishes
- Vegan Cauliflower Lentil Loaf @ Strength & Sunshine
- Veggie Lentil Wellington @ Joyful Balance Online
christmas Desserts: Sweet, Sweet Vegan Treats to Satisfy Any Sweet Tooth
Apple Vegan Cake @ Savor The Spoon
This apple vegan cake recipe is naturally sweetened with unsweetened applesauce, maple syrup, and coconut sugar, making it not only vegan, but refined sugar free, too. This cake has fresh apple chunks inside and a delicious powdered sugar topping.
Vegan Pecan Cream Pie @ Daily Vegan Meal
This luscious Vegan Pecan Cream Pie is one dessert you must try! The pecan cream filling is so fluffy light and creamy delish with nutty, roasted pecans in every bite, topped off with whipped cream! YESSS!
Best Ever Vegan Pavlova @ Baked By Clo
This vegan pavlova tastes exactly like the traditional version. It’s sweet, light and crispy with a soft, marshmallow-y centre. Top it with vegan whipped cream and berries for a super impressive dessert when it comes to holiday vegan recipes!
Vegan Yule Log @ Baked By Clo
This chocolate vegan yule log is a real show-stopping Christmas dessert! It consists of a rolled chocolate sponge cake filled with vanilla buttercream and coated with creamy chocolate ganache. This is the perfect ending to your vegan christmas dinner ideas!
Healthy Vegan Gingerbread Ice Cream @ The All Natural Vegan
This Healthy Vegan Gingerbread Ice Cream is the perfect rich and creamy holiday dessert. It only takes a few simple whole foods plant based ingredients and it’s perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike. This recipe is: vegan, oil-free, refined sugar-free, and gluten-free.
The Best Vegan Christmas Cake @ The Vegan Larder
More Fun Thanksgiving Desserts
- The Ultimate Vegan Thumbprint Cookies – Easy + Gluten Free @ The Honour System
- Christmas Candy Cane Macarons (Vegan) @ Baked By Clo
- Super Easy Dark Chocolate Date Bark Recipe @ Beside The Mountain
- 5-ingredient Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse @ Chocolates & Chai
- Vegan Caramel Stuffed Snickerdoodles @ Daily Vegan Meal
This festive season, why not go vegan and enjoy delicious food without the guilt and harm to the environment? Hope you enjoy our 60 Vegan Christmas Recipes for a Festive Holiday Dinner roundup! So what Christmas vegan dinner recipes what are you going to make?
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