Celebrate the holidays with the best vegan Christmas recipes that are sure to make dinner a simple yet delicious event. From savoury appetizers like vegan sausage rolls and herby meat pies, to hearty mains like creamy scalloped potatoes, stuffed portobello mushrooms, and walnut stuffing. This roundup of the best vegan Christmas recipes has something delicious for every course. Fill your dessert table with vegan cookies, chocolate tarts, or a vegan cheesecake. With easy-to-follow recipes, simple ingredients, and so much flavour, these vegan dishes make holiday entertaining stress-free, delicious, and full of festivity.
‘Twas the night before Christmas, and you were not fretting about what to make the next day, because you read this post and discovered an entire menu of the best vegan Christmas recipes.
From side dishes like vegan scalloped potatoes and fried cabbage, to main dishes like stuffed portobello mushrooms or even tater tot casserole, to desserts like vegan Basque cheese cake, these vegan recipes are sure to make your Christmas dinner delicious and easy to organize.
How to plan a vegan Christmas dinner
Whether you’re hosting Christmas dinner for an entirely vegan party or you have just one plant based eater in the family, these vegan Christmas recipes are sure to provide a delicious and festive experience for all.
To plan a tasty and balanced vegan Christmas dinner, choose 1-2 appetizers, depending on the number of people. Serve your appetizers before dinner, as guests arrive.
Then, choose a hearty main dish such as stuffed mushrooms, a tofu dish, or a casserole.
Choose 2-4 side dishes, depending on the number of guests. Go for classic holiday dishes such as scalloped potatoes, stuffing, or fried cabbage. Many dishes can be prepared the day before and stored in the fridge until you’re ready to bake.
Make your vegan desserts ahead of time to make Christmas Day a breeze. Cookies can be easily frozen and then thawed the day of. Cheesecake or tarts can be made the day before.
Serve cocktails throughout the evening. With just a couple of types of alcohol, you can make a variety of cocktails, so be wise when choosing.
Why you’ll love these Vegan Christmas Recipes
They’re just like the classic holiday dishes. Everyone, vegan or not, can enjoy a flavourful Christmas dinner.
Easy to make, and many dishes can be made or prepared ahead of time.
Variety for every course, from appetizers and mains to desserts and even cocktails.
Vegan Christmas Appetizers
Start your holiday celebrations off right with vegan appetizers, such as sausage rolls, homemade beet chips, or flavourful dip. Easy to make and full of flavor, these dishes are perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Vegan Sausage Rolls
This vegan version of the classic British sausage roll uses Beyond Beef, or your choice of meatless ground, mixed with fried onions, garlic, and thyme, wrapped in flaky puff pastry. This comforting vegan pastry is perfect as a Holiday appetizer!
Golden, crispy phyllo pastry wraps around a savory spinach and tofu filling for a flaky, flavorful bite. This easy vegan spanakopita delivers authentic taste with minimal effort.
This simple vegan chip dip combines coconut yogurt, vegan mayo, fresh dill, garlic, and lemon for a flavourful appetizer. With just six ingredients, it’s perfect for dipping veggies or chips.
Flaky, buttery pastry is filled with a savory, herby plant based meat mixture and baked until golden. These flavorful vegan meat pies make a great appetizer or snack and are easy to prepare.
A creamy, savory mix of vegetables and lentils is topped with crispy tater tots and baked to golden perfection. Easy to make in just 1 hour, this hearty dish is a guaranteed crowd pleaser for Christmas dinner.
Thinly sliced potatoes baked in a rich, savoury vegan white sauce and finished with fresh green onions. Creamy, cheesy, and comforting, this potato dish is a delicious addition to any holiday dinner spread.
A creamy vegan potato filling is wrapped in soft pierogi dough, boiled, and optionally pan fried with onions. They freeze well and cook quickly, making them an easy vegan dinner.
This walnut stuffing is mixed with dried cranberries and flavored with thyme for a savoury, herby holiday side dish. Ready in under an hour and great for making ahead, it’s a must have for the holidays.
Soft, pillowy dough is tied into knots, brushed with vegan garlic butter, and baked until golden. These garlic knots are the perfect appetizer or side.
These breaded tofu cubes are dipped in a light vegan batter, coated in crispy seasoned panko, and pan-fried until crunchy and golden. They’re easy to make and the perfect protein rich side.
Finish on a sweet note with vegan desserts! From rich chocolate tartlets, peanut butter cookies, and a creamy Basque cheesecake, these desserts are easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Vegan Chocolate Hazelnut Tartlets
These rich, chocoalte tartlets are made with just seven simple ingredients. Silky ganache made from dark chocolate and full-fat coconut milk fills a nutty hazelnut crust, creating a smooth, perfectly sweet dessert.
These crumbly cookies are made with nutty peanut butter, brown sugar, rolled oats, and a touch of cinnamon for warmth. These vegan peanut butter cookies are super easy to make and ready in 20 minutes!
Warm, crumbly, and packed with dark chocolate, these vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are pure comfort. The perfect sweet treat, these cookies are quick and easy to make with a few ingredients.
This vegan burnt basque cheesecake is smooth, custardy, and sweet. Silken tofu and vegan cream create the perfect creamy texture, making this plant based cheesecake irresistable.
Cheers to delicious vegan cocktails! Enjoy a creamy vegan White Russian, a festive eggnog cocktail, or a refreshing pomegranate vodka drink. These easy-to-make cocktails are perfect for holiday parties or cozy evenings.
Dairy Free White Russian
Vodka and coffee liqueur are mixed with dairy-free cream and served over ice for a sweet, creamy, coffee-flavoured drink. Completely vegan and effortlessly festive, this vegan White Russian is the perfect cocktail to round out your holiday season.
This simple eggnog cocktail is the perfect festive drink for the holidays! With just three ingredients, it’s creamy, delicious, and ideal for a cozy night in or a holiday party.
This simple vodka cocktail is tart, slightly sweet, and incredibly refreshing. With pomegranate juice and a sugared rim, it’s the perfect balance of flavours for any festive occasion.
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Erika Piper
Hey there, I’m Erika. I’ve been meat-free for over a decade. I’m here to provide delicious and affordable plant-based recipes for anyone interested. Whether you’re a seasoned plant-based eater or just curious about trying it out, I’m here to support you with my easy and accessible recipes.
