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In need of vegan holiday recipe ideas? I got you covered with this great list of plant based Christmas and Thanksgiving recipes, including vegan holiday appetizers, vegan side dishes, vegan holiday entrees, and a few plant based desserts!
The holidays are all about celebrating with friends and family. This year's holidays might look different for many people.
We will not be traveling home to see our families and will be celebrating just us three at home. But that is exactly why seeing our favorite foods on the holiday table is even more important this year!
If you are looking for some tasty vegan Christmas recipes and amazing plant-based Thanksgiving recipes to serve this year, these holiday dishes are sure to delight everyone at the table... no matter how big that table is. 🙂
You're in for an AMAZING holiday dinner!
Oh, and if Halloween didn't pass yet, make sure to check out these Vegan Halloween Recipes!
Look through all the amazing appetizers, entrees, sides, and desserts on this list! Here are a few of our favorite plant based appetizers for the holidays. These are great for small family holidays OR larger parties! Get all the tips for how to put together an epic plant-based appetizer tray! A cheese ball is a MUST during the holidays! This easy vegan cheese ball is one of our favorites. Stuffed mushrooms are always a hit during the holidays, and these stuffed mushrooms are made with vegan cream cheese and vegan Parmesan cheese. Irresistible! A spinach artichoke dip is a classic appetizer for the holidays, and this creamy vegan spinach artichoke dip is hands down the best one I've ever tried. It's a great warm dip to serve to your family and friends while waiting for the main course! Looking for more holiday appetizers? Try this list of 30 vegan dips and spreads! There are so many great options for a plant based holiday main course. Here are a few ideas. What do you typically serve?? I would love to hear about it in a comment! This roasted acorn squash is loaded with the most delicious vegan stuffing with apple, kale, pecans, croutons, and lots of fresh herbs. Or skip the croutons for a gluten-free stuffing! Photo Credit:veggiesociety.com This vegan holiday roast is perfect for Christmas or Thanksgiving. If you are looking for a delicious vegan main course, this roast is a must-try. Tamales are a classic Christmas dish for so many cultures. Make these vegan tamales in the Instant Pot or stove-top steamer. This vegan tamale recipe has two delicious filling options! Many families love a great pasta casserole for the holidays. This easy vegan manicotti is impressive enough to be served as the main course for a Christmas or Thanksgiving dinner! These tender, vegan steaks have a great flavor and an amazing choice for the main course. Much less fuss than a roast, and they won't take up valuable oven space!! A hearty potato casserole is always a hit at holiday dinners, and this tater tot casserole is one of our favorites. Your guests will love it too! We need a variety of vegan side dishes to go with all those delicious main courses! And to be honest, the side dishes are really the best part of most holiday dinners for me - I love having a wide variety of side dishes! Mashed Butternut Squash with White Beans is an amazing side dish and a great alternative to mashed potatoes. Made with roasted butternut squash and roasted garlic, it is out-of-this-world delicious and goes with everything! While this is not technically a side dish, I could not leave out gravy from this list!! A great plant-based gravy is a MUST for a holiday dinner! Photo Credit:therecipewell.com The perfect addition to your holiday table, this creamy vegan green bean casserole is made with fresh green beans and will be a crowd pleaser. Crispy roasted Brussels sprouts are topped with the most delicious Maple Balsamic Drizzle. This is an irresistible side dish for the holidays! Lovely cranberries add a gorgeous pop of color and flavor and are PERFECT for Christmas and holiday dinners. Make this cranberry relish from FRESH cranberries for a great burst of flavor. Amazing on vegan roasts and on top of vegan stuffing. Photo Credit:strengthandsunshine.com Stuffing is another staple that is usually on the holiday spread and this delicious vegan stuffing is also gluten-free and allergy-friendly. Photo Credit:www.deliciousmeetshealthy.com Delicious and easy to make, butternut squash is mixed with apples and roasted until it is just right. Perfect for the holidays, this dish is sure to please friends and family. Photo Credit:veganhuggs.com This vegan sweet potato casserole is a classic holiday dish. Full of flavor and holiday spices, this sweet potato casserole is vegan and gluten-free. Make sure to save room for dessert! These plant-based vegan desserts are some of our favorites and are perfect for the holidays! Cheesecake is a classic dessert that everyone looks forward to, and this vegan cheesecake is so festive thanks to a red berry sauce drizzle! If you haven't gotten enough pumpkin in this year, then make this gorgeous double layer vegan pumpkin cheesecake. The double layer filling is made in ONE bowl, so it's a super easy and impressive dessert that vegans and omnivores will love. This vegan coquito (or Puerto Rican eggnog) has just a few simple ingredients and is amazing with its coconutty and slightly spiced flavor. A holiday party is not complete without eggnog, and this dairy-free vegan eggnog is super delicious. You won't miss the eggs or milk in this eggnog, and it's kid-friendly too! Make it in just 5 minutes using a blender, and then if your guests want, they can add a little something-something to it 😉 . Photo Credit:thebananadiaries.com A fun and delicious holiday dessert, this monkey bread is vegan and paleo-friendly for a tasty holiday dessert. Photo Credit:www.thecuriousfrugal.com A rich and creamy holiday dessert, this shortbread is topped with a thick layer of chocolate ganache and will be the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table. Photo Credit:avirtualvegan.com Mixed with raisins and a sweet buttery maple filling, the holidays will not be complete without serving these delicious butter tarts.Vegan Holiday Appetizers
Vegan Charcuterie Board
Favorite Vegan Cheese Ball
Easy Vegan Stuffed Mushrooms
Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip
Vegan Holiday Entrees
Vegan Stuffed Acorn Squash
Vegan Holiday Roast
Vegan Tamales
Best Easy Vegan Manicotti
Tender Vegan Steaks
Vegan Tater Tot Casserole
Vegan Holiday Side Dishes
White Bean Butternut Squash Mash
Best Easy Vegan Gravy
Vegan Green Bean Casserole
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Balsamic Maple Dressing
Fresh Cranberry Relish
The Best Gluten-Free Vegan Stuffing
Roasted Butternut Squash and Apples
Vegan Sweet Potato Casserole
Vegan Holiday Desserts
Best Easy Vegan Cheesecake Recipe
Vegan Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake
Vegan Coquito
Vegan Eggnog
Ooey Gooey Vegan Monkey Bread
Vegan Shortbread with Rich Chocolate Vegan Ganache
Vegan Butter Tarts
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