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50 Vegetarian Christmas Recipes

By Maria
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Fa la la la la la la la la la!!!! (Picture me belting this out in my kitchen.) You know what time of year it is… It’s the holiday season! I love this time of year because it revolves around food, family, and friends.

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Fa la la la la la la la la la!!!! (Picture me belting this out in my kitchen.) You know what time of year it is… It’s the holiday season! I love this time of year because it revolves around food, family, and friends. However, making your holiday dinners vegetarian can be challenging when everyone thinks of holiday food like turkey, turkey, and more turkey. I compiled my 50 favorite vegetarian Christmas recipes to help make holiday meal planning way easier for you this year.

Sliced focaccia bread topped with cherry tomatoes, olives, herbs, and coarse salt on a wooden surface. The bread is golden brown with a crispy texture. Pieces overlap slightly, showcasing the Mediterranean toppings.

Christmas Appetizers

Start your dinner off with some easy appetizers, and although they are vegetarian-friendly, meat-eaters will love these too. Once you give them a try, you’ll see why they made my list of top 50 vegetarian holiday recipes.

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Maria is the creator of FoodByMaria and your go-to Greek food expert for cozy, flavor-packed recipes. Inspired by her Mediterranean roots, she brings traditional Greek flavors, feel-good ingredients, and a whole lot of joy to everyday cooking.

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Quick and Easy Focaccia Bread
🍞 Skip the bakery run! This quick and easy focaccia bread requires no special equipment or kneading – just a simple folding technique and a few rests deliver a perfectly dimpled, olive oil-infused masterpiece that even beginners can nail.
Side angle of spinach pies in a basket
Creamy Mushroom Pastry Bites
🍄 These Creamy Mushroom Pastry Bites are crispy phyllo perfection! Flaky, savory, and guaranteed to make you look like a pro chef!
Spanakopita Recipe
Flaky, buttery phyllo packed with spinach, feta, green onions, and fresh herbs. Make classic Greek Spanakopita as a pie or triangles for a golden, savory treat.
Greek Lentil Soup

Easy Vegetarian Soups

These easy vegetarian soups are the perfect way to start your holiday dinner. They’re comforting and easy, and you can make them in advance and just reheat them when it’s dinner time.

Creamy Greek Chickpea Soup
This creamy Greek Chickpea Soup is a comforting, simple recipe to make that is full of flavor and gut-healthy. You’re going to love it!
Greek lentil soup being scooped with a spoon
Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes)
🍲 This authentic Greek Lentil Soup (Fakes) is creamy, flavorful comfort food! Ready in under an hour with just 10 minutes of prep time!
Close up of creamy potato soup
Creamy Potato Soup
This creamy potato soup has a Greek flare to it with the oregano, lemon and feta topping. It’s also packed with protein from the nutritional yeast and lentils.
A bowl of creamy vegan gnocchi soup with mushrooms and spinach, garnished with herbs. A spoon rests in the bowl. Pieces of cheese alternatives are scattered nearby. A cloth napkin is placed beside the bowl on a light-colored surface.
Gnocchi Soup
🧑‍🍳 Move over, Olive Garden! This vegan gnocchi soup features pillowy potato dumplings swimming in a silky, mushroom-packed broth that’s so buttery and creamy, you’ll never believe it’s completely plant-based – ready in just 40 minutes!
Delicious + Easy Italian Wedding Soup
This easy, delicious Italian Wedding Soup is vegetarian-friendly and the perfect starter for a Christmas meal.
Skordalia in a bowl with bread dipping into it
Skordalia Recipe (Greek Garlic and Potato Dip)
What I love about dips is that they are so easy to make and can be full of flavor that impresses any guest you’re hosting. This dip will be ready in just 20 minutes so it’s easy to whip up with a few easy ingredients before your guests arrive.
Skordalia in a bowl with bread dipping into it
Skordalia Recipe (Greek Garlic and Potato Dip)
What I love about dips is that they are so easy to make and can be full of flavor that impresses any guest you’re hosting. This dip will be ready in just 20 minutes so it’s easy to whip up with a few easy ingredients before your guests arrive.
A person holds a bowl of pasta topped with grilled chicken pieces and fresh basil leaves. A fork is poised above the dish. Bread pieces and a small bowl of basil are visible in the background on a light-colored surface.

Main Courses

If you’re looking for some vegetarian-friendly recipes to serve your guests instead of turkey, I’ve got you covered. Here are some great options.

one-pot vegetarian pasta
One-Pot Vegetarian Pasta
🍝 This One-Pot Vegetarian Pasta is Greek-inspired, creamy, and loaded with healthy veggies! Easy cleanup and ready in 30 minutes!
Butter bean curry in a bowl
Red Curry Butter Beans
This delicious vegetarian red curry uses butter beans as a plant-based protein source that is loaded with health benefits and flavor.
Stir fry veggies with chop sticks scooping them up
High Protein Stir Fry Veggies with Tofu
This easy, delicious recipe is completely customizable and is a healthy (high protein) lunch or dinner option.
A wooden spoon in a dish of cooked stuffing mixed with fresh red cranberries, onions, and herbs, creating a colorful and textured appearance.

Christmas Side Dishes

No Christmas dinner is complete without the side dishes, and there are so many vegetarian side dishes that are perfect for every type of eater sitting around your table. Here are some of my go-to recipes for the holidays.

Mashed potatoes recipe in a bowl
Classic Mashed Potatoes Recipe
This easy 30-minute mashed potatoes recipe is a classic, creamy mashed potatoes recipe that is perfect for the holiday season.
Close-up of vegan sweet potato casserole with serving spoon in casserole dish.
Sweet Potato Casserole
🍠 This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole is sweet, savory, and spicy perfection! A homemade winter spice blend makes this holiday side absolutely irresistible!
Mushroom Gravy
🍄 Master the ultimate mushroom gravy in just 30 minutes! Rich, savory, and incredibly versatile, this recipe works beautifully with everything from mashed potatoes to steaks and roasted veggies. Vegan-adaptable and packed with umami goodness!
Baked Carrots
🥕 These baked carrots with horseradish and garlic are crispy, caramelized, and packed with flavor! Easy oven-roasted side dish ready in under an hour!
The best scalloped potatoes recipe in a casserole dish on a counter
Best Scalloped Potatoes Recipe
This is the best scalloped potatoes recipe for the holiday season to serve as a side dish to your main course.
Baked Cabbage and Bean Salad with Tomato Dressing
This yummy Baked Cabbage Salad is the perfect recipe for fall. It’s comforting, warm, and so good for you.
Gluten-free stuffing in a bowl with a spoon
Vegetarian Stuffing with Wild Rice, Mushrooms and Walnuts
This vegetarian stuffing is made with wild rice, mushrooms, and walnuts and makes a delicious dish for the holiday season.

Vegetarian-Friendly Desserts

Last but not least, you can’t have a holiday dinner without the perfect dessert spread. Here are some of my fav that are vegetarian-friendly.

A hand holding a cookie topped with crushed nuts above a plate of similar cookies. The cookies are golden brown, textured, and appear freshly baked. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the cookies as the focal point.
Melomakarona (Greek Christmas Honey Cookies)
Melomakarona are a traditional Greek holiday cookie made with honey and walnuts. These cookies are so delicious and perfect for holiday festivities!
Ginger Snap Cookies
These easy vegan ginger snap cookies taste just like what your Grandma made you during the holidays but with a vegan spin.

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  1. Donna Loughran
    01.11.22
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    I cut one of your recipes out if a Co-Op magazine to try. Broccoli, spinach & apple salad. I punched holes in it to put in a binder and punched out the amount of broccoli needed. Are you able to supply that please?