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
  • 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
  • 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

    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

    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
  • 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
  • Easy red cabbage

    A star rating of 5 out of 5.2 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
  • 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
  • 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

    • 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
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 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
  • Curried roast parsnips with cashews

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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
  • 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
  • A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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

    A star rating of 0 out of 5.0 ratings

    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
Vegetarian Christmas recipes (2024)
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