It’s that time of year when the days are shorter, at least in the Western hemisphere, and the holidays are upon us. If you’re celebrating with family and friends, this plant-based Christmas recipe roundup will help you decide.
We’re spending a quiet holiday this year, and I look forward to making a few delicious plant-based holiday recipes. That’s why I’ve got this plant-based Christmas roundup for you, which includes recipes from some of my fellow food bloggers. These are all vegan.
What About Oil, Sugar, and Sodium?
Watch out for plant-based recipes if you’re searching for them online because many food bloggers with plant-based recipe labels have added oils, processed sugar, and too much sodium. Check out my article, The Truth About Plant-Based Recipes and Products, for more details about this phenomenon.
Since it can be difficult to find truly whole food, plant-based recipes with no oil, processed sugars, and low sodium, you might find a little in some of these recipes. So, make adjustments where you feel necessary.
It’s easy to leave the oil out for sauteeing or in a salad dressing, and you can often cut back on sugar and salt in most recipes.
It is the holiday season, so maybe a little splurging isn’t totally out of order, but do what feels right for you. And, enjoy.
From appetizers to main dishes, sides, beverages, and even desserts, I’ve got you covered.
Christmas Recipe Roundup
Artichoke Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms
Impress your guests with an elegant and tasty vegan appetizer. Mushrooms stuffed with spinach artichoke dip are great for the holidays and are made without dairy.
Vegan Hummus + Cheese Appetizer Platter
This colorful fall-themed vegan appetizer platter features almond cheese, three types of hummus, and all the seasonal goodness you can imagine, from figs to winter squash and crunchy pecans. Totally customizable to your needs, this ultimate snack board is sure to wow your guests with only minimal preparation time!
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Roasted red peppers, which you can make yourself or purchase from the store, are blended with heart-healthy walnuts to make a delicious appetizer for your guests.
Moroccan Vegan Eggnog
My Plant-Based Nog takes it just a notch higher with Moroccan spices. It’s easy on your waistline and delicious to serve for a holiday party or any time of the year as a snack or appetizer.
Salad and Soup
Raw Parsnip Salad with Dates
This Shaved Parsnip Salad is a delicious vegan dish for Christmas. It has only a handful of ingredients, but it appears elegant! Lower the oil in the dressing or leave it out for an oil-free version.
Arugula, Orange Fennel Salad
This wonderfully bright, tangy, and rich Arugula Orange Fennel Salad is a perfect start to your Holiday dinner.
Gingery Carrot Soup
Pressure Cooker Gingery Carrot Soup is vegan and topped with cilantro, chopped peanuts, and chili sauce. It’s silky smooth, perfectly spiced, and light!
Melted Snowman Potato Soup
This fun & kid-friendly lunch or dinner is made with potatoes, onions, garlic, and warming spices. Get the whole family involved to decorate their snowmen – with a carrot for a nose, black olive eyes, and sun-dried tomato mouths.
Winter Immunity Mushroom Soup
This creamy Winter Immunity Mushroom Soup is a beautiful addition to your holiday table and is ready In 30 minutes.
Side Dishes
Christmas Rice
Christmas Rice is a complete meal on a plate. It comprises wild rice, green beans, crunchy nuts, and pomegranate arils for a sweet bite. Even meat-eaters love it!
Cranberry Orange Bread
A wholesome and naturally sweetened Cranberry Orange Bread. It’s moist and incredibly delicious without any oil and sweetened using dates, including the glaze!
Vegan Bread Rolls
Perfect for the holiday table, Keto Vegan Bread Rolls are a great egg-free, dairy-free roll for all your bread needs. Soft, tender, and moist, these Bread Rolls are low-carb, grain, and gluten-free, with the right dough texture we all look for in good bread recipes.
Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
These Maple Balsamic Roasted Brussels Sprouts are crispy, beautifully caramelized, and full of rich flavors. An Elegant vegan side dish for your next holiday meal.
Sweet Potatoes with Swiss Chard
This hearty dish is perfect as a holiday side with maple syrup, yams, and rich greens, a powerful combination of nutritious food and wonderful flavor.
Vegan Mushroom Gravy
This easy vegan mushroom gravy features caramelized mushrooms and a little Tamari for depth of flavor, making it delicious enough to serve your meat-eating guests.
Green Bean Casserole
This Green Bean Casserole is a healthier, dairy-free version that is as creamy and comforting as the original.
Main Dishes
Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
Even those eaters who aren’t plant-based can enjoy this hearty, flavor-packed dinner. You won’t miss the meat. It’s great comfort food and is sure to keep you full.
Vegan Wellington
This vegan Wellington is incredibly delicious and perfect for Christmas! Everyone loves it, even meat-eaters! And, while it does have oil in the pastry, only a small portion is consumed by each quest.
Chicken-Style Vegan Pot Pie
It doesn’t get cozier than a vegan pot pie. It’s loaded with carrots, onions, celery, peas, and chicken-style seitan. Then, it’s bundled up in a creamy cashew sauce. For an oil-free crust, try this recipe.
HEARTY LENTIL MUSHROOM LOAF WITH WALNUTS
This hearty and nutritious vegan lentil loaf is a delicious plant-based addition to any holiday meal or winter day! It’s easy to make and requires only 10 minutes of hands-on time. This whole food plant-based vegan meatloaf is full of healthy lentils, crunchy walnuts, and all the savory spices!
Butternut Roast
This festive vegan butternut roast is packed with Christmassy flavors – cranberries, pistachios, puy lentils, and red wine. Perfect served with roast potatoes, gravy, and all the trimmings.
Vegan Holiday Roast
Make your festive dinner complete with this Vegan Holiday Roast. It’s filled with savory stuffing and finished with a mouth-watering glaze.
Desserts
Instant Pot Tapioca Pudding
This Instant Pot Tapioca Pudding recipe is naturally swe’etened with no refined sugar. It doesnt require continuous stirring and avoids sticky bottom pots, and it cooks in just 1o mins with only five ingredients.
Chocolate No-Bake Vegan Pie
This vegan pie recipe can be made in less than 15 minutes flat, with only five ingredients you’ll likely already have on hand and a blender.
Vegan Coconut & Rum Snowballs
These Vegan Coconut & Rum Snowballs are the easiest, no-bake Christmas treats! They are clean eating, so you don’t have to feel guilty after eating all of them. Gluten-free and plant-based (rum extract can be left out).
Chocolate Chia Pudding with Blueberries
This deliciously easy recipe is great for guests for dessert or a quick snack. Chia seeds plump up quickly in the fridge and are ready any time of the day!
Cherry Vanilla Swirl Cake Bites
A delicious dairy and egg-free version of cheesecake made special with a little cherry swirl. These cake bites have a lovely creamy texture with a nutty crust, perfect for the Holidays.
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Hi,
The Lentil Walnut loaf looked beautiful but there was no link to the recipe. Could you please furnish this? Thanks.
I’m sorry about that. Here’s the recipe and I’ve added it to the post.