Vegetarian Christmas recipes (2024)

For all things root vegetable goodness, we've got a Christmas parsnip recipes collection, featuring delicious ways to incorporate parsnips into festive dishes. If you're looking for show-stopping tarts, veggie wellingtons, pies and more, look no further than our vegetarian Christmas mains. A plant-based Christmas table is also a winner with these vegan Christmas recipes.

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App onlyMincemeat flapjacks. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
A star rating of 4.8 out of 5.5 ratings
Make some Christmassy flapjacks using mincemeat. They make the perfect travel companion, and are great if you’re craving some festive flavours
- 55 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Easy red cabbage
A star rating of 5 out of 5.3 ratings
Bring red cabbage to life with the flavours of cinnamon and star anise. It's a great side dish at Christmas, along with all the traditional trimmings
- 1 hr 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Enjoy these skewers as canapés at your next party. Flavoured with festive clementines, they're ideal at Christmas served with your choice of dips
- 28 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Roasted red pepper soup with crispy croutons
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Warm up on colder evenings with this vibrant soup, spiked with fiery chilli powder and harissa. The crispy croutons are optional but add a satisfying crunch
- 27 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Honeyed hasselback carrots
A star rating of 4.4 out of 5.3 ratings
Cook carrots using the hasselback method to add visual flair to the Christmas table. It also means the garlicky glaze reaches all the way through the veg
- 1 hr
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
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Save hob space by using a slow cooker to braise red cabbage – take the lid off for the last 30 mins to reduce the juices for a lovely, sticky texture
- 4 hrs 5 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
Croissant bread sauce
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Don’t waste stale croissants from Christmas morning – use them to make a rich bread sauce. For total indulgence, finish with a knob of butter to melt over the top
- 40 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
App onlyWinter panzanella. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
A star rating of 4.7 out of 5.3 ratings
Serve a colourful winter salad inspired by Italian panzanella, which uses torn-up bread to mop up the dressing. Serve as a side, or light lunch
- 28 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Veg peel fritters
A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings
Make veg peelings the star of the show with these easy fritters. They're perfect the day after a big family dinner, such as at Christmas time
- 45 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 ratings
Make our Indian-inspired pickle, heady with tamarind and spices, to gift to friends. Enjoy with cheddar and crackers, samosas or a Boxing Day turkey curry
- 3 hrs
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Easy cheesy leeks
A star rating of 4 out of 5.4 ratings
Make these luxurious leeks as part of your Christmas spread. Easily prepared in advance, the dish will bring great flavour to your Christmas dinner feast
- 1 hr 35 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
App onlyQuick pickled red cabbage. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
A star rating of 3.7 out of 5.3 ratings
Make this speedy pickled red cabbage as a side or condiment – it's the perfect foil to Christmas leftovers in our Boxing Day sandwich
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- 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
A star rating of 3 out of 5.5 ratings
Combine chestnuts and veg with smoky harissa sauce in this lighter-than-standard nut roast. Packed with goodness, it delivers three of your 5-a-day, too
- 1 hr 10 mins
- Easy
- Healthy
- Vegetarian
Christmas veg gratin
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.4 ratings
Make the most of Christmas veg with this flavour-packed gratin side dish. With brussels sprouts, carrots and potatoes, it's laced with double cream and topped with cheese
- 1 hr 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
A star rating of 4.3 out of 5.14 ratings
Make this vegetable tatin with nuts and cheese as a Christmas showstopper. Perfect for a veggie family, it also makes a great Boxing Day buffet centrepiece
- 1 hr 15 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
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Are you invited to a festive event? Fill a hamper with homemade goodies to thank your host, including these moreish shortbread biscuits with a twist
- 38 mins
- Easy
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Quick to make on Christmas Day, you can swap fresh cranberries here for frozen – just keep an eye on them during cooking, as they won’t take as long to break down
- 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
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Season roasties with smoked paprika and thyme for a punch of smoky heat and herby flavour. Drizzle with oil when turning for golden crunchy roasties
- 1 hr 40 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
App onlyBaked camembert with brioche bun wreath. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
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Elevate the classic tear-and-share bread with molten cheese with Tom Kerridge's recipe. It's perfect for a special occasion when you need to feed a crowd
- 1 hr 30 mins
- More effort
App onlyChristmas tree goat's cheese tart. This is a premium piece of content available to registered users.
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Rustle up these festively shaped veggie tarts at Christmas. They can be served alongside carrots and sprouts on the big day, but are also great for a buffet
- 1 hr 20 mins
- Easy
- Vegetarian
Cornish spiced apple compote
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Try this gorgeous spiced twist on apple sauce to serve alongside your turkey at Christmas. It also works wonderfully with festive ham on Boxing Day
- 30 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
- Gluten-free
Curried roast parsnips with cashews
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Pair naturally sweet parsnips with bold Sri Lankan and Indian flavours and a dash of soy sauce. It takes parsnips to a whole new level of deliciousness
- 40 mins
- Easy
- Vegan
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Balance warm, nutty flavours with sharp goat’s cheese in this sformata, which is a cross between a soufflé and frittata. It's a fabulous festive main
- 1 hr 10 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian
Parsnip roast wreath with marsala gravy
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Enjoy our parsnip wreath with marsala gravy as a veggie Christmas dish. Deeply savoury and almost stuffing-like in texture, it makes a stunning main or side for turkey
- 2 hrs 15 mins
- More effort
- Vegetarian

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What is the most popular vegetarian alternative to a turkey dinner at Christmas? ›

Nut Roast. The most popular Christmas meal for vegetarians and vegans is the nut roast. This typically describes a mixture of nuts, breadcrumbs, leeks, onions, broth and either oil or butter. However, this recipe is malleable and offers the opportunity for many alterations according to personal preference.

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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.

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How to make vegetarian meals more filling? ›

To feel more full while following a vegetarian diet, try incorporating more fiber and whole grains into your meals. Incorporating nuts, seeds, and beans into your diet can help you to feel more satisfied.

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What veg is best for 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?

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What do vegetarians eat instead of turkey? ›

Other protein-filled vegan options that could replace turkey in your vegan Thanksgiving table are tempeh, tofu and seitan. Choose one of these plant-based turkey alternatives, or combine more than one in your table, complimenting with veggies, rice, salads, or any other plant-based whole foods ingredients you want.

What vegetarian foods keep you full for longer? ›

Oats, vegetables, nuts, seeds, legumes, and fruit are all good sources of fiber. Including more filling foods in the diet can decrease the amount that a person eats or how often they consume food. As a result, their total daily calorie intake may become lower.

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What vegetable is particularly associated with Christmas? ›

Perhaps the vegetable most associated with Christmas dinner is the Brussels sprout. Love them or loath them, they are a traditional seasonal vegetable that works very well with the traditional ingredients of the yuletide meal.

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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.

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What is the most famous veg? ›

Tomatoes are the world's most popular vegetable.

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What is the most eaten meat at Christmas? ›

Turkey is definitely the most traditional meat for Christmas dinner and you can take a look at our wide selection of whole, rolled and diced turkeys here – perfect for your traditional Christmas dinner!