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Make the most of the season’s fabulous winter ingredients such as squash, chestnuts, Jerusalem artichokes and parsnips to create these vegetarian Christmas mains, starters and sides. How about a goat’s cheese, squash and mushroom pithivier? Or Marcus Wareing’s roasted onion tarte tatin? You could consider these recipes if you’re simply not a lover of turkey, too.

Let us do (some!) of the hard work for you with our carefully curated vegetarian Christmas menu.

Want to add some WOW to your standard vegetarian sides? Our Glow Up mini recipes are here for you. Try candied pecans, flavoured with rosemary and juniper, scattered over braised red cabbage or add pep to your peas and broccoli with our hazelnut, orange and chilli oil.

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Vegetarian Christmas dinner recipesRoot vegetable, chickpea, and feta tart

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Nut recipesBlack garlic and clementine nut roast

Nut roasts get such a bad rep for being dry and tasteless, when they should be anything but! This isn’t...

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Tahini recipesTahini roast potatoes with figs

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Vegetarian pie recipesOttolenghi’s butternut crunch pie

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Brussels sprouts recipesGarlic butter sprouts

Sprouts can still divide the dinner table at Christmas but, as with many things in life, a hefty helping of...

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Christmas trimmings, sides and saucesChristmas cabbage with hazelnuts, olives and raisins

Jazz up your Christmas cabbage by treating it like a salad, combining shredded savoy leaves with a smattering of nuts,...

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Christmas starter recipesMarinated goat’s cheese salad

Infusing creamy, soft goat’s cheese with aromatic fennel seeds, rosemary and chilli is a simple way to turn an already...

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Vegetarian Christmas dinner recipesSourdough stuffing balls

This stuffing recipe by Ben Tish makes a vibrant, zingy alternative to the heavy, traditional versions. Great with turkey, chicken...

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Vegan Christmas recipesVegan tart with miso, frangipane and onions

This rich vegan tart makes a great Christmas main for a plant-based guest. Savoury frangipane is topped with kale and...

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Vegan Christmas recipesConfit parsnip and carrot crumble

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Easy vegan recipesTahini and honey-roast cauliflower with jewelled pilau rice

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Puff pastry recipesGoat’s cheese, squash and mushroom pithivier

This mushroom pithivier cleverly combines a roundel of squash with roast mushroom and hazelnut duxelles, plus an oozing goat’s cheese...

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Easy vegan recipesNut roast balls, onion gravy and greens

Clodagh McKenna’s nut roast balls with rich onion gravy and greens makes a fantastic vegan alternative to roast dinner or...

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Tarte tatin recipesMarcus Wareing’s roasted onion tarte tatin with cheddar mascarpone

Marcus Wareing’s roasted onion tarte tatin makes a hero of the humble onion. Serve the rich, sticky tart with a...

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Vegetarian Christmas dinner recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the most popular veg at Christmas? ›

Within this article we will outline the 5 most popular Christmas vegetables, and how to keep them fresh for the big day!
  • 1) Carrots.
  • 2) Broccoli.
  • 3) Potatoes.
  • 4) Cauliflower.
  • 5) Brussel sprouts.

How much veg per person for Christmas dinner? ›

How much veg is too much? Whether it's parsnips, sprouts, braised cabbage or carrots, 80g of each per person will do the trick.

What makes the best Christmas dinner? ›

You likely will want to choose a main first, like a turkey, Christmas ham, casserole or other show-stopping dishes. Then, you can compliment your main with Christmas side dishes and holiday appetizers. And of course, you can't forget about sweet Christmas desserts and festive co*cktails to sip on throughout the night!

What veg is best for Christmas dinner? ›

16 simple side dishes for Christmas dinner
  • Orange and port red cabbage. ...
  • Sugar and spice root veg. ...
  • Spiced Christmas red cabbage with apple. ...
  • Roasted garlic and clementine carrots. ...
  • Rich and cheesy broccoli. ...
  • Green Christmas stir-fry. ...
  • Mushrooms with shallots and sherry. ...
  • Cranberry and pomegranate sauce.

What veg should be on a Christmas dinner? ›

Discover the perfect amounts of potatoes, carrots, parsnips, sprouts, peas and red cabbage to serve with your roast turkey. Need help planning your Christmas dinner? Use our super-simple portion planner for all your trimmings and check out our infographic guide to how much turkey to serve per person.

Can you pre cook veg for Christmas dinner? ›

Get your potatoes, carrots, parsnips, red cabbage and Brussels ready, then simply cover with foil and pop in the fridge, ready to cook tomorrow. And while you're at it, prep your turkey too.

How early can you prep veg for Christmas dinner? ›

You can prepare the vegetables the day before and put them, covered, in the fridge.

How do you host a Christmas dinner on a budget? ›

Place less-expensive items, like bread, crackers, and veggies, at the front of the buffet line. Set sides, like cranberry sauce and mashed potatoes, in the center. For the main course, stick to one option for ease and affordability. Turkey, pot roast, or chicken are cost-effective and festive options.

What do German eat on Christmas? ›

These delicious holiday recipes represent typical German Christmas food. Treat guests to a traditional German Christmas dinner with classic dishes like roasted goose legs, braised red cabbage. and dumplings, and don't forget the mulled wine and platter of gorgeous, festive cookies.

What foods do Mexicans eat on Christmas? ›

Mexican Christmas food spans enchiladas, pozole, tamales, and plenty of desserts. These are our favorite recipes for flavorful versions of those dishes from Mexican chefs, along with a few festive drinks. Start a tamale making tradition, warm up with pozole this winter, and enjoy enchiladas everyone will love.

What is the most sold food at Christmas? ›

Nationally, these are the most popular Christmas foods in America:
  • Roasted potatoes (91%)
  • Scalloped potatoes (83%)
  • Roast beef (77%)
  • Red velvet cake (76%)
  • Ham (76%)
  • Christmas nuts (76%)
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What veg is best in December? ›

This is a great time for brassicas — cauliflower, romanesco broccoli, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, collards and kale. And of course we couldn't start winter without root vegetables like turnips and beets, or winter squashes like butternut and kabocha.

What is the most famous veg? ›

Top 10 most popular fresh vegetables revealed
  1. Carrots.
  2. Potato.
  3. Tomato.
  4. Onions.
  5. Broccoli.
  6. Mushroom.
  7. Lettuce.
  8. Capsicum.

What is the most bought Christmas food? ›

The 5 best selling Christmas foods for your business include:
  1. Mince Pies. It's only right that we start this list off with arguably one of the best things about Christmas time, mince pies. ...
  2. Chocolates. Another popular food commonly associated with Christmas festivities is chocolate. ...
  3. Stuffing. ...
  4. Mulled Wine. ...
  5. Christmas Pudding.
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