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Embrace the spirit of the season with our collection of delectable vegan delights – a feast fit for the most festive time of the year. These Christmas dinner ideas promise to redefine your holiday culinary experience. From show-stopping main dishes like the indulgent Vegan Seitan Wellington and the savory Vegan Mushroom Risotto to irresistible sides such as the Unbelievably Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole and the Giant Christmas ‘Sausage’ Roll, this article ensures a celebration that delights the senses.
Dive into this guide, your ultimate source for creating a memorable Vegan Christmas Dinner Menu. Elevate your holiday spread with these plant-based delights that not only cater to the tastes of vegans but also captivate the hearts of all your guests. Let the festivities begin!
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Main dishes
The Best Vegan Lasagna
Savor the ultimate christmas dinner recipe with this Quick Vegan Lasagna, a speedy and protein-packed delight perfect for meal prep. Loaded with layers of cheesy goodness, this plant-based twist on a classic is a savory symphony of dairy-free cheese, savory tomato sauce, and seasoned plant-based protein. Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Seitan Wellington
(By Full of Plants)
This Vegan Wellington is destined to be the star of your main course! Featuring a succulent seitan roast, generously coated in flavorful mushroom duxelles, and encased in a golden, flaky puff pastry. Click here to get the recipe.
Your Ultimate Vegan Christmas Dinner Menu
(By Two Spoons)
Enjoy a vegan holiday feast with a protein-packed twist that not only replaces the traditional turkey but also ensures a satiating main course. Classic sides, such as hearty mashed potatoes, flavorful stuffing, and rich gravy, are reimagined in 100% plant-based recipes. The culinary journey concludes with the most decadent slice of vegan pecan pie. Click here to get the recipes.
Tempeh & Pesto Butternut Squash Lasagna
(By Full of Plants)
This creamy bake is layered with butternut squash, marinara sauce, pesto cream, and rosemary tempeh! It’s super creamy, flavorful, and so cozy! An incredible christmas dinner. Click here to get the full recipe.
Vegan Meatloaf Recipe With Gravy
(By Ela Vegan)
Whether you’re looking for a meat-free Holiday Feast, or just want something hearty and comforting for a mid-week meal, this vegan meatloaf served with a rich mushroom gravy is a great option for a main meal. Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Tempeh Stuffed Buffalo Shells
(By Full of Plants)
Stuffed with spicy tempeh, these vegan shells are cooked in a buttery buffalo sauce and topped with tangy cashew cheese! This dish, perfect for your Christmas Menu, is the ultimate comfort food—warming, a bit spicy, meaty, and saucy! Click here to get the recipe.
The Best Vegan Mushroom Risotto
(By Rainbow Plant Life)
Creamy, velvety, and bursting with savory goodness, this vegan mushroom risotto is the best you’ll ever try! Just like classic risotto but dairy-free and vegan, it offers a delicious twist on the traditional dish. Ready to impress your guests with this amazing christmas dinner idea? Click here to get the recipe.
Roasted Lentil & Walnut Stuffed Butternut Squash
(By The Banana Diaries)
This plant-protein packed roasted lentil stuffed butternut squash recipe is so easy and full of fresh herbs and fall veggies for a healthy and flavorful dinner! Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Roast “Beef”
(By Rabbit and Wolves)
This roast is so freaking good for a christmas dinner and so versatile. It can be served with all kinds of things and you can make a bunch of different sandwiches with it too. Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Moussaka With Lentils
(By Ela Vegan)
For a cozy and comforting holiday meal, indulge in this vegan moussaka! Layers of tender roasted eggplant and potatoes meet a hearty lentil ragu, all smothered in a creamy bechamel sauce. This crowd-pleasing family dinner is gluten-free, dairy-free, and made with wholesome ingredients. Click here to get the recipe.
Crispy Orange Sesame Brussels Sprouts
(By Lauren Boehme)
This Holiday menu is a great alternative to orange chicken, these sprouts are perfectly crispy without being fried. Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Prime Rib with Mushroom Au Jus & Creamy Horseradish Sauce
Juicy, flavorful, and elegant, this Vegan Prime Rib with Mushroom Au Jus & Creamy Horseradish Sauce is a total showstopper for special occasions. The recipe yields four large Prime Rib ‘patties,’ but it can be easily adjusted to make exactly as many as you need. Crafted from seitan, this ‘steak’ offers a delightful vegan alternative. Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Sweet Potato Lentil Shepherd’s Pie
(By The Full Helping)
Vegan sweet potato lentil shepherd’s pie is the perfect hearty and wholesome christmas dinner dish for your holiday table. It’s an untraditional version of the classic dish, made with layers of herbed lentils and pillowy mashed sweet potatoes. Click here to get the recipe.
9-Ingredient Vegan Lentil Loaf that even meat-eaters love!
(By The Banana Diaries)
This swift and straightforward blender-crafted vegan lentil loaf is rich in flavor, making it a delightful choice for those seeking a perfect holiday dinner. With a mere nine ingredients, it’s an excellent dish for your holiday festivities or a quick weeknight dinner, ensuring satisfaction for the entire family, including those who favor meat-based dishes! Click here to get the recipe.
Sides
Christmas Slaw
(By SO VEGAN)
This wonderful slaw uses crunchy veggies, nuts and fresh herbs to create a side worthy of any Christmas dinner table. Click here to get the recipe.
Unbelievably Easy Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Upgrade your Christmas dinner with a must-have vegan sweet potato casserole. Looking for easy christmas dinner recipes? We got your back with this crowd-pleaser for everyone at the table. Click here to get the recipe.
The Best Vegan French Onion Soup
(By Devorah Bowen)
French Onion Soup is the ultimate comforting dish for whenever the weather cools. While there are not many ingredients that go into making this soup it does require some patience. Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Christmas Crepes
(By Two Spoons)
Elevate your Christmas side dishes with a delightful stack of crepes, each layer featuring shaved apple, red grapes, pomegranate, and a dusting of powdered sugar. Simple yet delicious, it is a good idea to add a touch of festive flair to your holiday spread. Click here to get the recipe.
Easy Skillet Green Beans
(By Shane & Simple)
A delectable recipe for Simple Green Bean Casserole cooked with flavorful garlic and a hint of red pepper flakes. This dish serves as a wonderfully wholesome side for holiday meals, requiring only one pan and four ingredients. It’s suitable for vegans, gluten-free, and doesn’t contain any oil. Click here to get the recipe.
The Ultimate Stuffed Baked Potatoes with Mushrooms
(By Two Spoons)
Treat yourself to these super cozy baked potatoes, stuffed with creamy spinach and mushrooms, and topped with vegan gravy for that extra yum! They’re perfect as a delicious christmas dinner menu or as a fancy side dish. Click here to get the recipe.
Giant Christmas ‘Sausage’ Roll
(By BOSH!)
Celebrate the holiday season with a special Christmas dinner idea: a delightful plant-based Giant “Sausage” Roll! Easy to make and perfect for the whole family, this vegan dish is a festive crowd-pleaser for your holiday gatherings. Click here to get the recipe.
Spiced Fruit Christmas Wreath Recipe
(By Rainbow Nourishments)
This Christmas wreath bread recipe is packed with layers of spiced fruit mincemeat. The best part is that it tastes just like a Christmas fruit mince pie but it’s a more impressive centerpiece! Click here to get the recipe.
No-Egg 2 Ingredient Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Dairy Free Garlic Sage Sauce
(By The Banana Diaries)
These soft and pillowy 2-ingredient sweet potato gnocchi use just sweet potato and flour- no eggs! Cooked in a quick and easy 5 ingredient dairy free garlic sage creamy sauce, you’re going to love this simple yet deliciously creamy and rich cozy dinner recipe. And it’s all naturally vegan and dairy free, a wonderful addition to your christmas dinner! Click here to get the recipe.
Christmas Bubble and Squeak
(By BOSH!)
This swift and uncomplicated recipe for Christmas Eve provides a fantastic method to transform leftover roast into delectable vegetable patties. You can either fry them up to enjoy on their own or incorporate them into a delightful Christmas sandwich. Click here to get the recipe.
Sausage Rolls with Sweet Potato and Caramelised Onion
(By Bo’s Kitchen)
The filling of these dinner rolls is prepared with a homemade sausage recipe, full of smoky flavour and herbs. The sausages are blended with baked sweet potato to make the sausage meat and layered up with caramelised red onion. Encased in flaky puff pastry, these little rolls are sure to be a hit at your christmas dinner table this season! Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Mince Pies
(By School Night Vegan)
Incredibly easy vegan mince pies, packed with homemade mincemeat and homemade pastry – no rolling required! The perfect addition to your Christmas party. Click here to get the recipe.
Desserts
Christmas Spiced Sticky Toffee Pudding
(By BOSH!)
No Christmas day is complete without a dreamy dessert, and for one of the best vegan dessert ideas this Christmas (or any day), consider a scrumptious sticky toffee pudding. It’s the perfect sweet ending to your festive celebrations. Click here to get the recipe.
Steamed Snowman Buns
(By Rainbow Nourishments)
These cute steamed snowman buns are made with an easy and fluffy Chinese mantou dough and an optional custard filling. They are vegan-friendly, dairy-free and the perfect snack for adding to your christmas dinner! Click here to get the recipe.
BEST EVER Vegan Christmas Pudding
No Christmas is complete without an authentic Christmas pudding, it is one of the family favorites! Vegan Christmas Pudding filled with all the spices of Christmas, concealing a traditional sixpence and topped with a simple brandy cream. This is definitely one of those Christmas recipes to try. Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Christmas Yule Log Cake (Bûche De Noël)
(By The Banana Diaries)
Celebrate the festive season with a delectable vegan Christmas Yule log cake, twist of the traditional Bûche De Noël but entirely vegan! Crafted with a chocolate sponge, luscious dairy-free chocolate hazelnut buttercream, and a velvety vegan chocolate ganache, assembling this Yule log is a breeze, and indulging in its delightful flavors is an absolute treat for your Christmas dessert spread! Click here to get the recipe.
Vegan Chocolate Pie
(By Christina from Addicted to Dates)
This amazing vegan chocolate pie is the perfect way to end your vegan Christmas dinner. Easy to make, decadent chocolate, a flaky crust, and a marshmallow topping you won’t be able to get enough of! Click here for the recipe.
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Article by Laura Bolaños. Featured image, courtesy of Bo’s Kitchen
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