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Are you looking for some Christmas inspiration? This collection of vegan Christmas recipes has a little something for everyone. From mouthwatering main dishes to plant-based sides to decadent vegan desserts, these dishes are loaded with holiday flavor!
I went vegetarian at the age of 12 - so you can imagine what that first Christmas dinner looked like.
For a family that was used to a meat-and-potatoes style feast, there was plenty of confusion over what to prepare. (We went with lasagna!)
And over the years since then, we've experimented with a LOT of vegetarian and vegan Christmas recipes!
So I've pulled together some of my favorites here to save you the trouble. We have vegan Christmas entrees, vegan Christmas side dishes, and even vegan Christmas desserts.
They're all completely plant-based and totally perfect for your holiday menu!
Vegan Christmas Recipes - Main Dishes
These main dishes are hearty, filling, and totally gorgeous. No one will believe they're 100% vegan. With plant-based dishes like this on the menu, no one will miss the meat at all.
45+ Vegan Christmas Recipes
This collection of vegan Christmas recipes has a little something for everyone. Whether you're planning a simple family gathering or an elaborate holiday celebration, these vegetarian and vegan dishes are sure to impress !
Vegan Christmas Main Dishes
These main dishes are hearty, filling, and totally gorgeous. No one will believe they're 100% vegan and vegetarian-friendly. With plant-based dishes like this on the menu, no one will miss the meat at all.
Juicy mushrooms take center stage in this vegan mushroom wellington – a fun spin on the classic beef wellington.
This one is a reader-favorite that's been shared over 200,000 times!
These vegan pot pies are the perfect centerpiece for your holiday feast. Loaded with fresh veggies in a creamy sauce and topped with a layer of perfectly flaky pie crust.
This is a meatless main dish that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser!
All you need is 15 minutes and a handful of simple ingredients to make this super easy Vegan One Pot Creamy Mushroom Pasta!
It's one of the most popular recipes on the blog, and a great addition to any feast!
This Baked Vegan Mac and Cheese is seriously irresistible plant-based comfort food. It's quick, easy, and only uses a handful of simple ingredients. This one is a surefire hit with the kids for your holiday meal.
This easy stuffed acorn squash is a sneak-peek recipe from my brand new cookbook,Weeknight One-Pot Vegan Cooking.
Fresh veggies and chickpeas are tossed in a tasty hoisin glazed, stuffed inside acorn squash, and roasted to perfection.
Stuffed shells were always a holiday favorite at my house growing up - and these vegan stuffed shells are a surefire hit with the whole family!
Move over meatloaf - this vegan lentil loaf is the new star of the show. Packed with lentils and veggies, and easy to throw together!
For another Italian-inspired option, dig into this totally delicious vegan eggplant parmesan!
This Vegan Jambalaya is packed with flavor from fresh veggies and tons of spice!
And thisone pot mealis easy to prepare in under an hour.
This roasted beetroot napoleon with walnut-chive cream is an elegant vegan dish, packed with rich flavors. It looks fancy enough to impress your dinner guests, but they couldn’t be simpler to make!
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Instant Pot Stuffed Squash
This recipe for Instant Pot Stuffed Squash is full of classic fall flavour. Healthy, hearty and so easy to make, it’s the perfect meal for those chilly autumn nights.
Suitable for Vegan, Gluten-free and Keto-friendly diets.
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Stuffed Acorn Squash with Wild Rice and Cranberries
This easy, vegan dish can be prepped in advance, tastes amazing, and looks beautiful on the table 365 days a year. And it's gluten-free and Whole 30 friendly too.
Vegan Christmas Side Dishes
Need a little something to go alongside that showstopping main dish? These vegan side dishes are packed with flavor and pretty enough to grace your Christmas table.
From simple and light, to completely indulgent, there's a little something for everyone.
Planning on making roast potatoes this Christmas? Learn my secrets for crunchy, golden and crispy roast potatoes with rosemary, sage and garlic.
This loaded sweet potato is stuffed with a fresh and spicy black bean filling, and topped with a dairy-free lime-cashew cream. It’s easy, healthy, 100% vegan, and gluten-free!
Nothing is easier or more delicious than roasted veggies. These oven roasted zucchini and squash are alway a winner in our house!
Crunchy chickpeas and savory tomatoes fuse together perfectly in this delicious (and totally vegan) chickpea tomato soup. It's a perfect simple starter for your holiday feast.
French onion soup has always been a special occasion dish at our house. I am loving this vegan version from my new cookbook,Weeknight One-Pot Vegan Cooking.
If you're craving cauliflower, you can't go wrong with this roasted cauliflower tossed with lemon, garlic, and fresh herbs.
These are not your grandma’s Brussels sprouts! These Balsamic Brussel Sprouts are roasted and drizzled with a balsamic reduction, for an addictive sweet and savory side dish.
This deliciously simple puff pastry tomato tart makes a fantastic holiday side or appetizer. Just be sure to usemy vegan puff pastry!
These may be the easiest vegan meatballs I've made yet. Perfect for serving up with your favorite pasta and sauce - instant Christmas feast!
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Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Cranberries and Pecans
These vegan brussels sprouts are dressed up for the holidays with adding some color and contrasting flavors with the cranberries, pecans, and balsamic vinegar.
Photo Credit:www.theendlessmeal.com
Autumn Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad
This salad has all of your favorite autumn flavors- sweet potatoes, toasted walnuts, mandarin oranges, and pomegranate - all hiding in this healthy and delicious side dish.
Photo Credit:www.theendlessmeal.com
Sweet Potato Ribbons Casserole
Sweet Potato Ribbon Casserole is made with pre-cut sweet potato ribbons that are coated in a maple, bourbon glaze and topped with sweet and crunchy pecans.
It's a simple to make and beautiful Christmas side dish recipe that is naturally vegan, paleo, and gluten-free.
Photo Credit:www.theendlessmeal.com
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
This healthy fall side dish is a fun dairy-free spin on the classic!
It's made with a cashew-based mushroom sauce that is super creamy and delicious. It tastes like it's made with cream and cheese, but it's 100% vegan.
Vegan Christmas Desserts
You all know dessert is my favorite meal of the day. So I expect Christmas dinner to come complete with an assortment of desserts.
These sweet treats are so decadent, you'll never know they're 100% vegan and dairy-free.
Jam packed with shaved dark chocolate and topped with flaky sea salt these vegan chocolate cookies are chewy, gooey and totally decadent. And they're gluten-free too!
Cheesecake is a holiday staple in our house, and this vegan version is definitely worthy of a place at your holiday table. Top it with fresh strawberries for a festive look. Or mix it up and top with some holiday candies - like peppermints!
You can't beat homemade fudge! This simple vegan fudge is easy to pull together, and also makes a fantasticholiday gift for foodies!
This classic after dinner treat was always a staple in our Italian family. Perfect with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate!
This cranberry orange muffins are the ultimate holiday dessert - or breakfast for the next morning!
You’ll never guess the key ingredient that makes this vegan chocolate mousse so light and fluffy. And no, it’s not avocado or coconut cream!
This delicious 3-ingredient, easy chocolate mousse is dairy-free, gluten-free and nut free!
No dessert looks quite as impressive as an upside down cake. This vegan pineapple upside down cake is deliciously sticky and sweet, and easy to make too!
A pumpkin pie is perfect for any kind of celebration! This vegan pumpkin pie is rich and creamy, and topped with a whipped coconut cream topping.
Coffee cake has always been one of my favorite desserts. This vegan version is perfect for the holidays, and you can sneak some for breakfast too.
These adorable Christmas cupcakes are just the thing to get you in the holiday spirit. And they're easy to make - with a simple vegan option.
This Peppermint Chocolatte is the perfect coffee to get you in the holiday spirit. It’s a festive blend of rich coffee, hot chocolate, and peppermint syrup – all topped off with whipped cream and crushed peppermints.
It’s easy, fun, and pretty enough for a party. Plus, it’s 100% vegan and dairy-free.
This vegan chocolate cake is simply the best vegan chocolate cake you'll find anywhere on the internet.
It's rich, decadent, moist, and super easy to make. What's not to love?
This easy no churn recipe for a decadent Bounty Viennetta Ice Cream is even better than the shop-bought dessert.
With layers of dairy free coconut ice cream and shaved chocolate, it's completely irresistible!
These vegan peanut butter cookies are so rich and buttery, you’ll never believe they’re vegan and gluten-free.
The secret ingredient in the applesauce, which keeps them moist and flavorful. Plus, they’re cute as a button and easy to make with just a few simple ingredients.
For more cookie baking fun, don't skip these easy three ingredient vegan shortbread cookies!
Not too sweet, with a hint of saltiness, these sesame tahini cookies are perfect for Christmas afternoon snacking.
Photo Credit:www.vegkitchen.com
Homemade Vegan Eggnog (Dairy-free, Eggless)
This eggless eggnog is a vegan version of the holiday favorite - and it's so rich and creamy, you'd never know the difference!
Photo Credit:www.vnutritionandwellness.com
Dairy-Free Gingerbread Hot Chocolate
This vegan Gingerbread Hot Chocolate is full of Christmas spice. It’s the is the perfect warming drink for the holidays!
This Vegan Gingerbread Cake is perfect for Christmas dessert. It's light and fluffy, packed with gingerbread flavor, and topped with a coconut frosting. Yum!
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Peppermint Bark Ice Cream
Is there any flavor that says the holidays like peppermint bark? This peppermint bark ice cream is gluten-free, vegan, and paleo friendly.
Hope you've found the perfect recipes to fill up your vegan Christmas menu!
