These Vegan (vegetarian) Christmas dinner recipes are a mix of holiday classics, easy cozy vegan main dishes, vegan side dishes and starters, along with some popular holiday condiments like vegan Worcestershire sauce (gf), sage and onion seasoning, vegan heavy cream, and our favorite holiday drink! Let's get to the list.
Sometimes, it's difficult to know what to cook for Christmas if you don't eat meat/dairy (or your guests don't). I've been there, I know what it's like. So if you're in charge of the Christmas feast this year but don't know what to make, here's a few vegan/vegetarian dishes to try that everyone will love!
You probably already have your favorite veggie side dishes like glazed carrots, cauliflower and cheese sauce, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole covered already. So here's a roundup of other fabulous Christmas recipes (many are gluten free as well!). I hope you'll find a few new favorites too!
Vegan Appetizers/Starters
Vegan Soup & Salad
Here's just two of our favorite, super flavorful and colorful soups and salads. You can find more vegan starters on the blog.
Vegan Side Dishes
When you first decide to follow a vegan lifestyle, sometimes the only options (especially when eating out) are the side dishes so they are important!
These soft and fluffy vegan dinner rolls are so easy to make using all purpose refrigerator dough. Make the bread dough up to 14 days in advance, then enjoy freshly baked dinner rolls, cinnamon rolls, vegan pizza, pitas, and so much more in no time. It's a foolproof bread recipe perfect for beginners and seasoned pros alike.
Vegan Christmas Dinner (main dishes)
Some of our favorite main dishes during the holidays include savory vegan/vegetarian versions of turkey, Shepherd's pie, cabbage rolls, and pasta dishes. Here's a few of our current favorites:
Vegan Desserts
Who can resist a little something sweet after dinner? Here's a few of our favorite vegan Christmas desserts that are easy to make, can be made ahead, and the leftovers are delicious for breakfast!
Favorite Holiday Cocktail
There are so many pretty and delicious festive drinks out there, and we like to try a new cocktail recipe (or two) every year. My sister and I LOVE this one from Half Baked Harvest!
It’s a touch of sweet and a little bit spicy...perfectly fitting for “the Grinch”.
Vegan Pantry Items
Here's a few pantry items typically in Christmas recipes, but can be difficult to find in some areas. I've also included my recipe for the most luxurious vegan heavy cream in the recipe card below.
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Vegan Heavy Cream Alternative
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 cups raw cashews, unsalted
- 2 ¼ cups cold filtered water
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place the cashews in a large bowl or container and cover with room temperature water. Let soak on the counter for 4-6 hours until plump and soft or cover and place in the the fridge overnight.
- Drain and rinse the cashews. Place the soaked cashews in a high-speed blender with 2 ¼ cups cold water and blend for several minutes until super creamy and all the nuts are completely blended. Scrape down the sides of the blender if needed.
- Transfer to a jar with a lid. Store in the fridge for 5-6 days - shake before using. Add more water as needed for desired consistency (1 tablespoonful at a time).
NOTES
- Store in the refrigerator in a jar or container for 5-6 days.
- Freeze for up to 6 months. I like to pour the heavy cream into ice cube trays and then once frozen, transfer to a freezer bag with a label. Add frozen to soups, stews or sauces for extra creaminess. Or defrost first then stir or blend* before using as a coffee creamer or in any recipe that calls for heavy cream. *Add a tablespoonful or two of water while blending if needed to correct consistency.
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