50 Vegan Christmas Dinner Recipes – Plant-based Holidays

The holidays can be a tough time to be vegan but that doesn’t mean you should give up your vegan lifestyle.

In fact, we think our menu for a Vegan Christmas Dinner is good enough to win over even the hardiest meat-eaters in your life.

The most important thing about cooking vegan food is making sure that it doesn’t feel like a sacrifice to eat a plant-based diet.

The easy recipes in this vegan Christmas menu do just that.

They’re delicious, cozy, filling and flavourful, without sacrificing their nutritious, plant-based goodness.

Vegans attending your Christmas dinner? Don’t stress!

If you’re cooking for vegans this Christmas, but aren’t one yourself, you’re probably scouring the internet to find vegan recipes for Christmas dinner.

Consider this list your source for Vegan Christmas Dinner ideas!

We’ve collected recipes for everything from vegan Christmas starters and sides to vegan Christmas desserts.

We’re sure it will be the best vegan Christmas dinner you’ve ever had!

Make this list your go-to for all your vegan Christmas recipes this year! Your diet will thank you, and so will the animals.

Mains

Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: KitchenSanctuary
Bonus: tasty, healthy and very beautiful recipe!

My Lentil and Mushroom Bowl with Star Potatoes makes a great festive recipe! Plus a quick gravy recipe for the rest of the Christmas veg. All vegan too!

Ready in: 50 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: ZardyPlants
Bonus: delicious, nutritious and so healthy

This firm, savory, satisfying Lentil Mushroom Loaf is the perfect main dish for Thanksgiving, Christmas, a dinner party, or any occasion. With its classic sweet and smoky flavor, it is sure to please the whole family. Or you can keep it all for yourself. 😉

Ready in: 1 hour (just 20 minutes prep)
Recipe by: WowItsVeggie
Bonus: easy, tasty, healthy and beautiful main!

This vegan wellington looks impressive, but it is beyond easy and delicious to make! Savory veggies wrapped in puff pastry and cooked to perfection, what could be better? This vegan mushroom wellington will be the star of your next dinner!

Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: WatchLearnEat
Bonus: delicious, nutritious and so good!

If you are looking for the perfect gluten-free and vegan main course for the holidays, this Maple Dijon Baked Tempeh is it! Covered in a rich, sweet and savory sauce flavored with maple syrup, Dijon mustard, tamari and apple juice with a touch of garlic and tarragon, this vegan tempeh recipe will give you all the holiday feels.

Ready in: 1 hour (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: ForkfulOfPlants
Bonus: super easy to make, hearty and healthy

This vegan pumpkin casserole is a healthy casserole to be enjoyed at any family meal. It also makes a great veggie dish for thanksgiving!

Ready in: 45 minutes
Recipe by: VeganOnBoard
Bonus: easy, quick, mega nutritious and so tasty

Quick and easy to make vegan nut roast. Perfect for a roast dinner, Thanksgiving or Christmas.

Ready in: 1 hour (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TinnedTomatoes
Bonus: delicious, nutritious and so good!

A golden puff pastry plait filled with sundried tomato pate, topped roasted vegetables and vegan Parmesan. The perfect dish for Sunday dinners or other special occasions like Christmas dinner. Serve with roast potatoes, a selection of vegetables and onion gravy.

Ready in: 1 hour 5 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TheVegSpace
Bonus: colourful, festive and delicious

This Christmassy butternut roast is jam-packed with festive flavours – pistachios, cranberries, red wine, puy lentils, rosemary and thyme. It can be made ahead and reheated on the big day, so no last minute rush!

Sides

Bonus: easy, tasty, healthy and beautiful

Colourful Christmas Slaw. The perfect mix of veggies and fruits in one bowl. Ready in 20 mins. Easy to make and brightens up any Christmas table.

Bonus: quick, crispy, sweet and incredibly tasty

No longer will your Brussel Sprouts with balsamic cream or vinegar lay unloved at the table. These are the BEST sprouts ever and MUST be tried by all!

Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: EatSomethingVegan
Bonus: versatile, convenient and full of cheesy goodness

These Vegan Scalloped Potatoes have so much flavor, and are topped with a perfect, golden brown crust. You’ll love how deliciously creamy this potato recipe is!

Bonus: so easy, tasty, healthy and versatile dish

Parsnips in Syrup and Mustard. Vegan and veggie, perfect for all. Simple to make with great results every time. 30 mins cooking.

Ready in: 1 hour 20 minutes (5 minutes prep)
Recipe by: StaceyHomeMaker
Bonus: healthy, beautiful, festive and so delicious dish

This festive Christmas salad is the perfect side dish to serve with your holiday meal! Loaded with arugula, nutty wild rice, roasted pecans, juicy pomegranate arils, greens onions, tart dried cherries, and tangy garlic dijon dressing; this hearty salad is a major crowd pleaser!

Ready in: 35 minutes
Recipe by: EatSomethingVegan
Bonus: deliciously simple, healthy and convenient

These Roasted Cabbage Steaks are so easy and delicious. Made with only six ingredients, this simple recipe makes a flavorful snack or side that you’re going to just love!

Bonus: healthy, easy and full of flavour

Sweet potatoes are incredibly healthy – they just need to be done right. And we know exactly how. Vegan-friendly, quick and with an amazing infusion of flavour.

Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: GreedyGourmet
Bonus: delicious, nutritious and so healthy dish

Vegetarians and vegans will love you for this Christmas rice, for not having to eat yet another nut roast. This Christmas recipe is definitely filling, full of different textures accompanied by exciting flavours.

Ready in: 1 hour (15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TheDevilWearsSalad
Bonus: easy, sweet, crunchy and mega healthy

Ah autumn and winter how we love you! Tis’ the season to enjoy this divine Persimmon Salad topped with moreish candied hazelnuts and flaky coconut chips.

Ready in: 37 minutes
Recipe by: KalynsKitchen
Bonus: quick, healthy, beautiful and tasty

When you want a colorful holiday side dish, you can’t go wrong with Roasted Green Beans and Red Bell Pepper, and they cook quickly too!

Bonus: so easy, tasty, healthy and versatile dish

Delicious soft honey glazed carrots complemented with tarragon and mint for that real Christmassy flavour. Very easy to prepare and ready in 20 minutes.

Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes
Recipe by: JackSlobodian
Bonus: easy, tasty and full of health benefits

This braised red cabbage is rich and spiced, perfect for this time of year. Especially with Christmas just around the corner!

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: YumVeganLunchIdeas
Bonus: quick, crunchy and mega delicious

This scrumptious vegan brussel sprout salad with lemon poppyseed dressing is such a healthy but tasty vegan salad. The crunch of the sprouts make it taste so fresh! The cranberries gives it a sweet note, whilst the lemon poppyseed dressing provides a little zing to tantalise every taste bud in your mouth!

Bonus: delicious, nutritious and healthy salad

Damn Delicious Vegan Potato Salad – take your BBQ to the next level without oil or mayo in this delicious animal friendly classic.

Ready in: 1 hour 5 minutes (just 15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: HappyFoodsTube
Bonus: easy, delicious and full of flavour

This is a tasty vegan stuffing recipe made with 10 ingredients. It’s easily customizable and substitutions and possible extras are included in this post. Simple recipe, with easy instructions.

Ready in: 1 hour
Recipe by: VeganPunks
Bonus: simple ingredients, tasty and versatile dish

Our vegan Yorkshire puddings have gone through years of iterations before we achieved a golden, crispy crown and the elusive ‘well’ ready to fill with gravy!

Ready in: 7 minutes
Recipe by: JarOfLemons
Bonus: sweet, savory and crunchy salad

Pomegranate Pecan Salad w/ Cinnamon Apples to make life a little bit sweeter! You can thank me later.

Starters and Appetizers

Bonus: fast, healthy and delicious high-protein appetizer

Quick White Bean Spread (vegan pâté). A super fast recipe that works as an appetizer, snack or party dip. Surprise your guests with this awesome spread!

Ready in: 30 minutes
Recipe by: NourishPlate
Bonus: quick, delicious and so healthy

Flavorful curried cauliflower soup is one of the best soups ever because it is made of good-for-your-health vegetables and is ready in 30 minutes or less! Plus, it is vegan and gluten-free.

Ready in: 10 minutes
Recipe by: VeganBlueberry
Bonus: mega quick, delicious and cheesy spread

Creamy and spreadable while still able to hold its shape, this vegan cheese ball is sure to be a hit at your next party or event! Don’t tell anyone that it it’s dairy-free, gluten-free, soy-free, and they’ll never guess!

Bonus: fast, super delicious and incredibly beautiful salad! 🙂

A beautifully crunchy salad with a mix of rocket leaves, dried fruits, pear and walnuts set this salad above the competition. And it’s vegan too!

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: TinnedTomatoes
Bonus: easy, quick and so tasty

An easy mushroom and chestnut pâté made in minutes and blended until smooth. Serve with oatcakes at Christmas, use as a sandwich filler or top veggie burgers with this delicious veggie pâté.

Ready in: 25 minutes
Recipe by: RunningToTheKitchen
Bonus: sweet, fresh, crunchy and so versatile

This butternut squash hummus makes a great holiday appetizer. With cranberries, pomegranates and rosemary, it’s a festive and fun dish to share!

Dips, Sauces and Drinks

Ready in: 5 minutes
Recipe by: ProfusionCurry
Bonus: super quick, healthy and so tasty

Easy Vegan olive tapenade makes snack-time and happy hour easier and healthier. Learning how to make this classic Mediterranean Dip is a cinch!

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: YumVeganLunchIdeas
Bonus: quick, tasty, healthy and versatile sauce

Try this fun and festive vegan cranberry sauce, it’s sugar-free and gluten free too! The perfect condiment for your festive meals or sandwiches!

Ready in: 40 minutes (just 10 minutes prep)
Recipe by: VeganBlueberry
Bonus: easy to make, ultra creamy and savory dip

This Creamy Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip is really almost too good to be true! Using just a few simple ingredients it meets the need for a tasty yet wholesome dip!!

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: VegetarianSouth
Bonus: easy, quick, delicious and versatile dip

Pepper jelly cream cheese dip is an appetizer most southerns know and love. This dip reminds me of the holidays but it can be served year round. That’s why I wanted to veganize it for everyone to enjoy dairy free vegan pepper jelly dip! It’s really a pretty simple concept you just dump pepper jelly on top of cream cheese and serve with crackers.

Bonus: easy to make, warming, full of flavour and so satisfying drink 😉

Traditional German mulled wine (Glühwein) with a modern twist. Very easy to make and always tasty. Get drunk in style.

Desserts

Bonus: quick, mega tasty and healthy dessert

Cinnamon Baked Pears. They are super simple to make, take only five minutes of preparation, 25 minutes of baking, and always turn out great.

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: TheGreenLoot
Bonus: easy, tasty, coconutty and fluffy balls

These Vegan Coconut & Rum Snowballs are the easiest, no-bake Christmas desserts that are not only tasty but clean eating and gluten-free as well!

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: WowItsVeggie
Bonus: quick, light, soft and so delicious cookies

These vegan peanut butter blossoms will be the star of the show at any cookie tray! No matter what holiday or occasion, this vegan version of the classic favorite is always a hit. The peanut butter blossoms are pillowy and soft with a delightful hint of chocolate in the center.
The best part? They only take 20 minutes to make and can be frozen for up to 3 months!

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: RunningOnRealFood
Bonus: quick, easy, tasty and so healthy

These homemade no-bake vegan Nanaimo bars are surprisingly easy to make with just a handful of ingredients. These amazing sweet treats are rich, decadent and taste just like the classic Christmas dessert!

Ready in: 5 minutes prep time
Recipe by: SevenRoses
Bonus: easy, delicious and decadent no-bake dessert

This traditional festive Italian no-bake treat gets a new spin with a delightful Vegan version: so easy and fun to make! Thanks to a few simple ingredients, the decadent flavor of this Vegan Chocolate Salami will surprise your holiday guests.

Ready in: 20 minutes
Recipe by: IntentionalHospitality
Bonus: easy, nutritious and so tasty!

Christmas pudding protein balls are filled with traditional warm spices like cinnamon, allspice, cocoa, and a touch of orange then sweetened with dates and raisins. A perfect sweet Christmas snack to share or a treat for yourself after a busy day of shopping.

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: VeggieDesserts
Bonus: mega easy, delicious and great as a gift 🙂

Salted chocolate honeycomb recipe is surprisingly easy to make and you only need four ingredients! It’s vegan and gluten free and makes a great edible gift.

Ready in: 50 minutes (5 minutes prep)
Recipe by: HappyKitchen
Bonus: quick and easy

This sweet and gooey chocolate fudge recipe is made without condensed milk or sugar and is 100% guilt-free, vegan, easy to make and packed with nutrients!

Ready in: 1 hour 15 minutes (30 minutes prep)
Recipe by: TacoAndTiramisu
Bonus: simple, spicy, sweet and tasty

This delicious Bulgarian phyllo pastry pie is many people’s favourite. As a vegan dessert it is traditional for the night before Christmas but you can make it during the whole pumpkin season. It is very easy and can be prepared in few variations.

Ready in: 15 minutes
Recipe by: TwoHealthyKitchens
Bonus: quick, delicious and beautiful

Gingerbread Date Balls are easy little no-bake treats that take just minutes to make … and will disappear even faster! Filled with yummy, holiday gingerbread flavor, they’re indulgent enough to nibble for dessert or add to festive cookie trays, yet nutritious enough for snacking, too! No guilt in these little indulgences! Bonus: since these date balls are so quick and can be made ahead and frozen, they’re perfect last-minute, homemade DIY gifts, too!

Ready in: 1 hour 10 minutes (15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: CassClayCooking
Bonus: Delicious and easy to make

This easy vegan cinnamon apple bread is a delicious and guilt-free dessert bread that can be made easily and is loved by all!

Ready in: 2 hour 15 minutes (15 minutes prep)
Recipe by: NourishPlate
Bonus: super easy, creamy and so tasty

Delicious no-bake vegan chocolate cheesecake made silky, creamy, and smooth! It’s refined-sugar free and 100% natural.

Ready in: 50 minutes
Recipe by: TheKitchenGirl
Bonus: Beautiful and so delicious

Pear Cranberry Apple Crisp is naturally sweetened apple crisp recipe with pears, apples, and cranberries under a delicious, crispy oat topping. It’s so good, no one will ever detect that it’s vegan AND gluten free.

Bonus: mega easy, quick, healthy and nutritious

2 Ingredient Cookies. Just mix bananas and oats and bake them for 15 minutes. Perfect for when you need an energy boost on the go. Enjoy!

Now you have a whole list of options for a delicious Vegan Christmas Dinner that is sure to please vegans and meat-eaters alike!

Regardless of your family traditions for the holidays, we’re sure there’s something here to satisfy your cravings.

There are so many wonderful vegan holiday recipes here that you might have to have multiple vegan Christmas dinners just to try them all!

If that’s your plan for this holiday season, be sure to bookmark this page and comment below to let us know your favorites.