Easy Vegan Christmas Recipes (2024)

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Vegan Christmas recipes that are simple to make and delicious to eat. Serve these plant-based mains, sides, starters, salads, and desserts for an incredible holiday feast!

Check out all of our vegan recipes for even more inspiration!

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Easy Vegan Christmas Recipes

What do vegans eat for Christmas?

Easy vegan Christmas side dishes

Vegan Christmas Main Course Recipes

Easy Vegan Christmas starters and salads

Festive Vegan Christmas Drinks

Vegan Christmas Dessert Recipes

Easy Vegan Christmas Recipes

The holiday season, with so much focus on meat and dairy, can be tough on vegans. And it can also be tricky for hosts trying to accommodate vegan friends and family at a big family dinner.

But it doesn't need to be! There are so many incredible vegan recipes that are perfect for Christmas dinner. And all of these recipes are so delicious that even non-vegans will enjoy eating them.

We've collected all of our favorite vegan holiday recipes from nut roasts, casseroles, mushrooms gravy, mashed potatoes, and creamy risotto to sweet vegan Christmas desserts.

Don't forget to share this recipe collection with your vegan friends. And make sure to leave a comment letting us know which is your favorite recipe!

What do vegans eat for Christmas?

Everything! Delicious roasts and fluffy mashed potatoes smothered in gravy with all the sweet potato and brussels sprouts sides. It's 100% possible to have a wonderfully traditional holiday feast made completely vegan.

Sometimes making a Christmas recipe vegan is as simple as swapping butter for oil or using maple syrup instead of honey. But often it's better to have a specific vegan recipe so you know that the results will be great.

If you're cooking for a crowd, try making most of the sides vegan – your meat-eating guests will never know the difference. Then include the option of a vegan main to round out the rest of your menu. It's an easy way to make everyone at your table happy!

Easy vegan Christmas side dishes

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Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Recipe

Maple Roasted Butternut Squash is the best side dish ever. It's easy to make, sweet, and delicious. Cranberries, pecans, and a little cinnamon make this special enough to serve to guests yet cozy enough to serve with a weeknight dinner.

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Vegan Christmas Main Course Recipes

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Vegan Curried Shepard's Pie Recipe

This vegan shepherd's pie recipe with curry-like spices is the ultimate healthy comfort food! With lentils, chickpeas, carrots, mushrooms, and a sweet potato top, it's a hearty main that's perfect on the holiday table or as a family-friendly meal. It's simple to make and it's ready in just over an hour!

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Christmas Salad Recipe

This is our favorite Christmas salad. It's made with fresh, chopped herbs, toasted walnuts, and pomegranate seeds. It's easy to make, stays fresh for hours, and the pretty green and red color looks great on your holiday table!

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Festive Vegan Christmas Drinks

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Christmas Cranberry Margarita Recipe

This Christmas cranberry margarita is perfect for the ho-ho-holidays! It's cranberries muddled with tequila, and a homemade rosemary simple syrup. It's easy to scale into a pitcher, and it's ready in just 15 minutes!

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Vegan Purple Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

This is a showstopper of a pie! This vegan purple sweet potato pie has a natural, bright purple color, a sweet and creamy filling, and is surrounded by a coconut almond crust.

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Vegan Christmas recipes that are simple to make and delicious to eat. Serve these plant-based mains, sides, starters, salads, and desserts for an incredible holiday feast!

Recipe Index

Easy vegan Christmas side dishes

  • Maple Roasted Butternut Squash with Cranberries and Pecans
  • Pretty Sweet Potato Casserole with Peppery Pecans
  • The Best Stuffing Recipe Ever
  • Vegan Mushroom Gravy
  • Healthy Vegan Green Bean Casserole
  • Roasted Root Vegetables with Pears and Maple Vanilla Butter
  • Sesame Garlic Miso Butter Mushrooms
  • Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Roasted Garlic
  • Stuffed Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts, Mint + Pomegranate
  • Ginger Orange Cranberry Sauce
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Golden Raisins + Pistachios
  • Vegan Slow Cooker Green Bean Casserole

Vegan Christmas Main Course Recipes

Easy Vegan Christmas starters and salads

Festive Vegan Christmas Drinks

Vegan Christmas Dessert Recipes

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Easy Vegan Christmas Recipes (2024)

FAQs

How to cater for a vegan at Christmas? ›

Vegan Christmas recipes
  1. Easy vegan wellington. ...
  2. Baked vegan cheesecake with raspberries & clementine. ...
  3. Easy vegan nut roast. ...
  4. Sizzled sprouts with pistachios & pomegranate. ...
  5. Cranberry, orange & rosemary sauce. ...
  6. Hasselback parsnips with orange & maple syrup. ...
  7. Vegan pigs in blankets. ...
  8. App onlySmoky paprika & herb roast potatoes.

What can I cook for my vegan girlfriend? ›

Vegan meal for two recipes
  • Sticky noodles with homemade hoisin. ...
  • Pearled spelt salad with peas & gooseberries. ...
  • Grilled Mediterranean veg with bean mash. ...
  • Miso aubergine. ...
  • Marinated tofu. ...
  • Roasted cauli-broc bowl with tahini hummus. ...
  • Veggie noodles with sesame dressing. ...
  • Pumpkin, spinach & black bean dopiaza.

How to be vegan without cooking? ›

16 No-Cook Vegan Recipes to Beat the Heat
  1. Berry Overnight Oats.
  2. Chia Breakfast Parfait.
  3. Enchanted Smoothie Bowl.
  4. Chickpea Salad Rolls.
  5. Tofu "Egg" Salad Sandwich.
  6. Rainbow Hummus Sandwich.
  7. Thai Crunch Salad With Peanut Dressing.
  8. Rainbow Salad.
Jul 21, 2022

How to cook for vegan guests? ›

Vegan dinner party recipes
  1. Courgette curry. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
  2. Beetroot & red onion tarte tatin. ...
  3. Beetroot hummus party platter. ...
  4. Italian-style roast cabbage wedges with tomato lentils. ...
  5. App onlyWhole-roasted curried cauliflower & chickpeas. ...
  6. Refried beans. ...
  7. Vegan pie. ...
  8. App onlyCreamy vegan wild mushroom risotto.

What can you give a vegan for Christmas? ›

20 of the best vegan Christmas gifts and hampers
  • The Organic Red Wine Wicker Hamper. ...
  • 'Wild Thing' Prosecco and Snack Hamper. ...
  • The Wonderful Vegan Christmas Chocolate Snack Hamper. ...
  • Vegan Cheese Hamper. ...
  • Elegant Vegan Afternoon Tea Hamper. ...
  • The Vegan Deck. ...
  • Sacred Elephant Pure Luxury Incense Vraja Leela. ...
  • Letterbox Red Wine.

How to be a frugal vegan? ›

Vegan on a budget
  1. tinned beans and dried pulses of various kinds.
  2. vegetables (particularly seasonal ones)
  3. potatoes.
  4. egg-free pasta and noodles.
  5. rice.
  6. bread (wholemeal is ideal from a health point of view)
  7. dried herbs and spices.
  8. seasonal fruit.

Can a non-vegan marry a vegan? ›

Of course you can! Aside from the importance of having different interests, and beliefs to your partner, I think it should be easy to live with someone that doesn't share your diet.

Is peanut butter vegan? ›

The bottom line. Most types of peanut butter are free of animal products and can be enjoyed as part of a vegan diet. However, some varieties are made in facilities that also process animal products or contain refined sugar that was produced using bone char or non-vegan ingredients like honey or fish oil.

How to go vegan without dying? ›

Our Guidelines For Eating A Plant-Based Diet
  1. Eat plenty of nutrient-dense vegetables at every meal.
  2. Eat a wide variety of organic, unprocessed foods.
  3. Eat protein with every meal.
  4. If you choose to eat grains, pick minimally processed grains like quinoa, amaranth, and oats.
Mar 2, 2014

How to be vegan when you're broke? ›

Staple vegan foods such as oats, lentils, pasta, rice and chickpeas are among the cheapest foods and are in *a lot* of vegan recipes, so should definitely make an appearance on your list. Oh, and avoid shopping whilst hungry.

What is vegan for beginners? ›

A vegan diet is a plant-based plan that excludes all animal products, like meat, fish, dairy and even honey (because it's made by bees, so it's considered an animal product). Its cousin, the vegetarian diet, is a bit broader and excludes meat and fish but includes dairy and eggs.

Which foods are surprisingly vegan? ›

Top 10 surprising vegan foods
  • Crumpets. This might be an obvious one to some, but a quick poll with our vegan and dairy-free friends shows many mistakenly believe crumpets contained dairy. ...
  • Dark chocolate. Chocoholics assemble! ...
  • Cream crackers. ...
  • (Some) biscuits. ...
  • (Some) crisps. ...
  • Ice Cream. ...
  • Pasta. ...
  • Peanut butter.

How do I cater for a vegan? ›

Two: Consider the “easy win” options where meat, dairy, fish and eggs are not the main event.
  1. Curries.
  2. Nachos.
  3. Tacos.
  4. Plant based burgers.
  5. Pizza or pasta or risotto with vegan cheese.
  6. Stir-fry's or satay kebabs with tofu.
  7. Shepherds pie or Dahl with lentils.
  8. Hearty salads with roasted veg and chickpeas.

How to make a vegan gift basket? ›

Wicker hamper baskets are a popular hamper base – but make sure any straps are vegan friendly!
  1. Vegan sweets – look for sweets without gelatine or carmine, often used as a red food colouring.
  2. Vegan chocolate – just because they're vegan, it doesn't mean they can't enjoy great chocolate!
Dec 16, 2022

What do you serve a vegan guest? ›

The Vegan Guest: How to Feed a Vegan 101
  1. Earth Balance butter spread.
  2. almond, rice or soy milk (original or vanilla is a safe bet)
  3. hummus and guacamole.
  4. chopped veggies and mixed greens.
  5. fruit.
  6. mixed nuts.
  7. squash or sweet potatoes.
  8. soy, almond or coconut yogurt.

What do you put in a vegan stocking? ›

Vegan Stocking Stuffers for Her
  1. Snow Fairy Gift Box.
  2. Coconut Milk Caramels (Pumpkin Spice)
  3. Festive Berry Hand Cream.
  4. Cinnamon & Apple Scented Candle.
  5. Herbs in a Can.
  6. Zero Waste Shopping Bag.
  7. 'Bubble Gum' Lip Balm.
  8. Temporary Vegan Tattoos.
Oct 30, 2023

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