50 Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes That Impress (2024)

Would you believe that this colorful appetizer platter isn’t just fully vegan but can also be put together within half an hour, tops?

Choose from beautiful seasonal produce, creamy spreads, and your favorite dippable bread when following our guide to creating the ultimate hummus and nut cheese platter for the holidays.

This pretty vegan appetizer is perfect during the holidays! Christmas pinwheels are filled with pesto and sundried tomatoes for a lovely green-and-red theme.

They are fun and easy to make and such delicious little snacks!

When you’re looking for a simple and versatile vegan appetizer, nothing beats the humble hummus. This vibrantly green variety features chickpeas as well as green peas, avocado, and spinach!

Top with fresh herbs, cracked black pepper and lemon slices, then serve this hummus with all kinds of bread and crackers.

What better time to make all things oven-baked? These crowd-pleasing whole food plant-based stuffed mushrooms are completely oil-free and likely to be devoured within minutes.

The creamy cashew and spinach filling is wonderfully herb-infused and will have every kitchen smell like a dream.

Every festive spread calls for some delectable cheese – nut cheese, that is. Not only is this version cruelty-free and full of healthy fiber, but it’s also super creamy and flavorful.

Complete with a pistachio crust, this herb-infused nut cheese ball is a hit at every party. Highly recommended!

Crunchy baguette topped with grilled vegan mozzarella, sweet caramelized onions and mushrooms all join forces for this festive vegan appetizer!

These mushroom crostini feature lots of delicious flavors like balsamic, Dijon mustard, garlic and fresh thyme.

Let’s add one more hummus to this list! This holiday-themed recipe doesn’t just call for chickpeas but also features carrots, rosemary and parsley.

Garnished with pomegranate seeds, it makes for a pretty and unobtrusive addition to the table, perfect for spreading, dipping or just enjoying by the spoonful.

These creamy mashed potatoes are perfect for anyone trying to add more healthy yet delicious sides to the table!

Made without cream, butter or oil, these mashed potatoes are so easy to make in under 30 minutes and taste best when topped with vegan brown gravy.

Every good holiday spread needs some roasted Brussels sprouts! This simple recipe is easily customizable to your taste preferences and brings out that delicious caramelized flavor.

Enjoy the crispy outside and tender inside of these veggies and don’t forget to add a handful of nuts during the roasting process!

This easy roast pumpkin salad is easy to make and feels super special at the same time!

Loaded with flavorful seasonal ingredients and ready in about 30 minutes, this recipe is a colorful crowd-pleaser at any table.

Enjoy the layers of texture and flavor in this delicious side dish!

Our simple and gluten-free vegan cornbread recipe can be enjoyed sweet or savory and is best served straight out of the oven.

The moist inside and crunchy top make for a comforting holiday meal addition that you can use in any way you like. Completely oil-free and sugar-free but definitely not taste-free!

This colorful lentil and kale salad features all of the flavors we love about winter! Hearty greens, protein-packed lentils, juicy pomegranate seeds, roasted red cabbage, creamy tahini and a few more add-ins make this a really delicious side dish.

Ready in 30 minutes total and best enjoyed warm!

Using a mix of regular white potatoes and sweet potatoes, this classic side dish offers more than just a vegan twist!

We love the simplicity of the recipe and the ingredients which are very wholesome and easy to find. The creamy cashew sauce is sure to make everyone quickly get over the dairy-free part of this delicious dish.

Take advantage of the nearly endless possibilities this delicious winter squash variety has to offer by making this savory pumpkin tart.

Yes, pumpkin is fantastic on its own, but pairing it with some puff pastry and garlicky cashew sauce? Uhm, yes, please!

Certainly a pretty and unusual side dish you need to try. Our favorite part is that it only takes 10 minutes of prep time!

This healthy vegan Christmas side is a must! Roasted new potatoes and Brussels sprouts mixed with pomegranate, roasted garlic and lots of spices, make for a beautiful holiday recipe with festive colors.

Serve hot with a plant-based protein-rich centerpiece for a great plant-based dinner menu!

This delicious herby stuffing is appreciated by vegans and non-vegans alike and can be made one or two days ahead of time to take some of the stress out of Christmas.

We love that the ingredients are rather easy to find and that the stuffing will keep in the fridge for up to a week – if it’ll even survive the first outing on the dinner table, that is.

Are you looking for a little twist on traditional Christmas recipes this year?

These creamy mashed potatoes have been upgraded with a bunch of protein-rich white beans as well as some garlic and fresh herbs. Add more creaminess by using extra coconut milk if you like and this sage-infused mashed magic will be yours!

One of our favorite childhood memories revolves around looking for chestnuts in our local forest. So, this ingredient is a must for a cozy and complete winter menu in our books!

These chestnut bites are a perfect “nibble of Christmas” – featuring onion, garlic and cozy winter spices as well as a crispy cornmeal coating. Try pairing them with some cranberry sauce!

This festive salad is ready in less than 30 minutes and combines seasonal produce with roasted almonds and a sherry shallot vinaigrette.

The bitterness of the radicchio goes perfectly with the sweetness of the clementines and the dressing balances everything out wonderfully!

Have you jumped on board with one of the latest trends? Air fryers are fantastic kitchen tools that make crunchy and healthy low-fat meals.

These butternut squash fries can be made entirely without oil (your choice) and are seasoned with oregano, garlic powder, smoked paprika and some maple syrup. You won’t be able to take your hands off this sweet and spicy side!

This meal brings all of the delicious food groups of a plant-based diet together. You’ve got the nutty whole grain (farro), the starchy vegetable (squash for the win!), sweet and sour fruit, crunchy leafy greens and some wholesome fats and proteins (yay for tahini).

This colorful bowl of joy is the perfect choice to bring to a Christmas party, can partially be made days in advance, and ensures you stay well-nourished during any celebration.

These 4-ingredients sage and onion stuffing balls make for a wonderful 30-minute side dish during your Christmas dinner!

Serve alongside vegan Wellington, roasted veggies, mashed potatoes and gravy for a beautiful vegan-friendly spread.

Kale, pomegranate, apples, cranberries, Brussels sprouts and sunflower seeds all come together for a nutritious party in a bowl when you make this salad!

Tossed in apple cider vinaigrette, this healthy side dish is both sweet and savory, offerings lots of textures and flavors.

Let’s move on to our meatless mains! This hearty chickpea loaf is made with budget-friendly ingredients and a true hit with plant-munchers and meat-eaters alike.

It can be assembled in advance so that all you have to do on the day of the gathering is to place the loaf pan into the oven and bake it for 40 minutes!

If you’re looking for a really stunning centerpiece on Christmas, make this savory mushroom wreath! It features butternut squash, puff pastry, caramelized onion and lots of herbs and spices.

Vaguely like a giant vegan sausage roll, this wreath is super hearty and very holiday-appropriate — a true eye-catcher!

Surprise your guests with this vegan-friendly meaty Wellington! The savory loaf filling is wrapped in flaky golden pastry and makes for such great comfort food.

It’s high in protein and features lots of herbs, spices and other simple ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.

How about combining two festive classics – stuffing and pot pies – to make the ultimate healthy, delicious and surprisingly easy Christmas magic that is cranberry stuffing pot pies? We don’t see how you could go wrong with this.

Everyday staples like dried herbs, onions and veggie stock mixed with wintery ingredients such as butternut squash, parsnip and chestnuts, combined into one mouth-watering recipe. Everyone will be all over these in no time!

As Christmas is all about love, why not swap the beautiful animals on the table for a much healthier, easier and cheaper version of meatloaf?

Each serving of this lentil loaf offers 19 grams of plant-strong protein, 10 grams of fiber, double the omega-3 that you need for the whole day – and a whole lot of savory, chewy, flavorful goodness.

This sweet potato and kale pot pie is healthy comfort food at its best. Featuring a simple almond flour crust and a colorful veggie stuffing, it’s completely oil-free, gluten-free and whole food plant-based.

Don’t skip the meaty soy curls and mushrooms, which give the recipe a nice bite. Plus, the well-rounded garlic, thyme, sage and smoked paprika seasoning make this main taste like heaven.

Pasta is the right choice for any day of the year, right? We’re usually not ones to get the casserole dish out of the cupboard for weeknight dinners but occasions like Christmas definitely call for a scrumptious lovingly prepared plant-strong main meal.

These cheesy, creamy spinach-filled almond ricotta cannelloni make for a wonderful impression and are the perfect comfort meal for young and old alike.

This easy vegan nut roast is different from legume-based mains because it features mostly hearty nuts alongside breadcrumbs, some spices and even dried cranberries!

It requires only 15 minutes of prep time and can be served alongside roast potatoes, vegan gravy, steamed veggies and cranberry sauce.

You cannot go wrong with seasonal produce made into comfort food during Christmas! Especially when you have picky eaters at the table, this creamy, flavorful and scrumptious pumpkin kale lasagna with a cashew cheese sauce will be a true win all around.

Serve with a side of green beans, any of the salads on our list and some freshly baked rolls.

If you’re looking for a great homemade plant-based meat alternative this holiday season, make this seitan ham! Smoky, sweet, satisfying and undetectably healthy, it has a really meaty texture and is packed with flavor.

Any leftovers can be used to add tender, juicy and meaty layers to your vegan sandwiches the next few days!

How about this stunning flaky puff pastry beauty for your Christmas centerpiece? Nobody will miss the meat after having tasted this delicious vegetable Wellington.

We love that it’s easily customizable and if you end up with too much filling, you can enjoy it on its own. Perfectly spiced with lots of herbs and wonderfully textured thanks to chopped pecans and cooked rice, this vegan Wellington will be devoured in a matter of minutes!

If you want a satisfying all-in-one meal during the holidays, make this quinoa and cranberry stuffed squash!

With savory goodness coming from sautéed onions, celery, mushrooms and warm spices, texture and protein from quinoa and some sweetness from apples, this main dish doesn’t just look pretty but also tastes heavenly.

This beautiful Christmas dinner option isn’t just your usual Shepherd’s Pie. Offering tons of flavor thanks to curry spices and caramelized tomato paste, this recipe takes a classic dish to the next level.

This satiating family-friendly meal comes with a good load of veggies, lentils and chickpeas and is topped with creamy coconut mashed sweet potatoes.

For a veggie-rich pot roast version, try this portobello roast recipe! With lots of deep flavors and meaty texture from the mushrooms, it tastes fantastic with some mashed potatoes on the side.

You cannot go wrong with simple ingredients and tasty add-ins like red wine, garlic, rosemary, sage and cranberries!