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.
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.
Maria Koutsogiannia
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.
🍞 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.
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.
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.
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.
🧑🍳 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!
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.
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.
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.
This easy, delicious recipe is completely customizable and is a healthy (high protein) lunch or dinner option.
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.
🍠 This Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole is sweet, savory, and spicy perfection! A homemade winter spice blend makes this holiday side absolutely irresistible!
🍄 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!
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?
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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?